Rugby news from New Zealand:
Phil Gifford: Loss of Wayne Smith no cause for panic: COMMENT: I have never met anyone with more passion for the All Blacks than Wayne Smith. As a player and coach, he was committed, super bright and universally acknowledged as a tactical master.The All Blacks meant so much to him,… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
Gregor Paul: Whole rugby package the key: Judging by the falling participation numbers and rising obesity rates, New Zealanders have become committed consumers of rugby.This is a nation that knows how to park itself on the couch and lap up the broadcast experience.It’s… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
Editorial: Time for NZ Rugby to use its leverage in the world game: Billboards for a Chinese technology giant are telling us, “5G without Huawei is like rugby without New Zealand.” The second part of that message is certainly true. World rugby without New Zealand would be an empty shell. With plans… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
Rugby: Save the Bledisloe – World Nations concept could end trans-Tasman rivalry: The trophy dearest to the All Blacks next to the Webb Ellis Cup is the Bledisloe Cup, a symbol of the enduring relationship between New Zealand and Australia and a prize which often brings out the best and occasionally worst in both… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
Super Rugby: TJ Perenara puts Hurricanes draw with Chiefs in perspective after Christchurch massacre: Some things are bigger than the game.It’s a statement often spouted from the mouths of elite athletes, and on Friday night in Hamilton it was one that rang true with all of New Zealand.The news that at least 49 people lost their… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
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