Rugby news from New Zealand:
LockerRoom: Is Black Ferns veteran Portia Woodman on the verge of GOAT status?: LockerRoomBy Jim Kayes Try-scoring missile Portia Woodman is already one of the great Black Ferns – but this Rugby World Cup could elevate her to the top. And then she still has more to give. Portia Woodman is already one of… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
Rugby: Warren Gatland says All Blacks’ defeats came at ideal time: British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland says he’s never seen public morale so low following the All Blacks’ run of defeats this season.Ian Foster’s job as head coach looked under threat following the side’s opening Rugby Championship… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
All Blacks midfielder Quinn Tupaea ruled out for nine months following ugly incident: All Blacks and Chiefs midfielder Quinn Tupaea has been ruled out of rugby for nine months following the ugly cleanout by Wallabies lock Darcy Swain in the first Bledisloe test.The All Blacks announced today that scans revealed extensive… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
Rugby: Leon MacDonald announced as All Blacks XV head coach: Leon MacDonald has been announced as head coach of the All Blacks XV and will guide the team on a two-match end of year tour, with Clayton McMillan and Scott Hansen also announced as assistant coaches of the team.MacDonald, who… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
Rugby: Wallabies v All Blacks referee Mathieu Raynal doubles down on controversial time-wasting decision in test: The referee at the centre of the storm surrounding the controversial ending of the All Blacks’ 39-37 defeat of the Wallabies in Melbourne earlier this month has doubled down on his stance that Australia deserved to be held to account… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
