Rugby news from New Zealand:
Rugby: Auckland cling on to edge Bay of Plenty in Mitre 10 Cup: Auckland have fought off an improved Bay of Plenty side in the Mitre 10 Cup, clinging on for a 20-16 victory tonight.A settled Auckland lineup were facing a five-day turnaround after a big win over Manawatū, and were challenged… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
Rugby: Home by Christmas? What Australian quarantine change means for All Blacks: The All Blacks have committed to leave New Zealand five days after the second Bledisloe Cup test this month, with Ian Foster floating the prospect of playing the opening Rugby Championship test one week early to avoid the team having… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
Rugby: Former All Black Liam Messam reveals how he and Jerome Kaino irked Richie McCaw with their game day footwear: Impressing the All Blacks’ on-field leader is no doubt a priority for newcomers into the national side – and that was no different for Liam Messam when playing under Richie McCaw in the latter part of the 2000s.Messam, a long time… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
Super Rugby Aotearoa: Players’ Association boss Rob Nichol claims New Zealand Rugby breached legal obligation: New Zealand Rugby Players’ Association boss Rob Nichol has taken aim at NZ Rugby’s “blunt and ill-conceived” plans for the future and the power play approach that threatens to alienate its closest partners.In an explosive interview,… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
Rugby: Former Wallabies assistant John Muggleton believes All Blacks’ success will end if NZR goes domestic: A former Wallabies assistant coach has hit out at the playing style of the All Blacks, and cites a potential end to their dominance in World Rugby if New Zealand Rugby “goes at it alone”.John Muggleton, who was the Australian defence… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
