Rugby news from New Zealand:
Live rugby updates: Waikato v Hawke’s Bay, Mitre 10 Cup: Follow live updates as Waikato take on Hawke’s Bay in the Mitre 10 Cup. nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
Rugby World Cup 2019: Why hot Japanese conditions could benefit All Blacks: The first thing Sam Whitelock noticed when he arrived in Japan was the heat – a factor that could play a significant role at the Rugby World Cup.The All Blacks trained for the first time this week and got a taste of the thick, humid… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
Inside England’s luxurious Rugby World Cup base: Private gym and training pitch, 13 restaurants and a pillow gallery: England arrived at the coastal resort of Miyazaki Tuesday to base themselves in the same luxurious hotel and training facility from where Eddie Jones hatched his plan for the famous downfall of South Africa during the 2015 World Cup… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
Rugby World Cup 2019 squad analysis: Esportif Intelligence tip England as favourites over All Blacks: By Alex Shaw of RugbyPass.com The 2019 World Cup is now just days away from starting in Japan. All squads have been named and confirmed, and excitement levels are swiftly rising all across the globe.New Zealand are reigning… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
Rugby World Cup 2019: All Blacks first-five Richie Mo’unga expected to be ‘fully fit and available’ for Springboks clash: The All Blacks have been handed a major boost ahead of their crucial World Cup opener against the Springboks.After missing out on the All Blacks’ final warm-up test against Tonga last weekend with a minor shoulder issue, Richie… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby


Arnold gearing up for maiden World Cup berth