Rugby news from New Zealand:
Rugby Championship in disarray as Springboks withdraw – what it means for All Blacks: South Africa has officially withdrawn from the Rugby Championship to cut the number of tournament matches in half. Tournament organiser Sanzaar and hosts Rugby Australia are expected to confirm the withdrawal of the world champion… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
Bledisloe Cup rugby: All Black star George Bridge’s season over following training injury: The All Blacks have been dealt another blow as they prepare for the second Bledisloe Cup test at Eden Park on Sunday — with George Bridge’s season over following a training injury.Bridge started on the left wing in the draw with… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
Bledisloe Cup rugby: Former Wallabies centre Dan Herbert won at Eden Park and says the All Blacks in Auckland shouldn’t be feared: Former test centre Daniel Herbert says the Wallabies shouldn’t be fooled by the so-called mystique of Eden Park as they attempt to win at the Auckland venue on Sunday for the first time in 34 years.The Wallabies matched the might… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
Blundering Bledisloe Cup rugby ref owns up to mistake before taking charge of All Blacks-Wallabies test: He could hardly do anything else, when the television audience have seen the blunder.But Australian referee Angus Gardner has owned up to the mistake which cost the Wallabies dearly in the first Bledisloe Cup test in Wellington.Gardner,… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
Bledisloe Cup rugby: All Blacks Caleb Clarke shows off piano skills: All Blacks rookie Caleb Clarke has shown he’s a man of hidden talents.The blockbusting winger has proven in recent years he can destroy defences but it’s also been revealed he’s a deft touch on the piano.The All Blacks official… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
