Rugby news from New Zealand:
Rugby: Finance and Sport Minister Grant Robertson’s brutal barb at Wallabies ahead of mooted All Blacks return: Sport and Finance Minister Grant Robertson has delivered a cutting burn to Australia’s national rugby team by recounting a jibe about the coronavirus pandemic helping the Wallabies achieve an unbeaten season.Robertson and Director-General… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
Rugby: Brad Thorn ‘livid’ as Reds trio consider their options following pay cut refusals: By RugbyPass.com Reds head coach Brad Thorn is reportedly ‘livid’ at the three Reds players who have been stood down by the Queensland Rugby Union after refusing to take short-term pay cuts.Wallabies second rower Izack Rodda,… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
All Blacks lock Scott Barrett recommits to New Zealand Rugby: Crusaders captain Scott Barrett’s decision to re-sign with NZ Rugby was, in part, motivated by a desire to avenge the All Blacks’ World Cup loss to England.Barrett, 26, has committed to a long-term deal through to 2023 with the… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
Sevens rugby: All Blacks legend Sir Gordon Tietjens quits as head coach of Samoa: Kiwi rugby legend Sir Gordon Tietjens has announced that he will be stepping down as head coach of the Samoan national sevens team after little over three years in the role.Tietjens, 64, took over the reins late in 2016 and shortly… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
Rugby: Wallabies forward Izack Rodda, Reds teammates stood down for refusing to take Covid-19 pay cut: Australia could lose test lock Izack Rodda to an overseas club in a pay cut mutiny.Sport’s attempts to deal with Covid-19 has hit new and troubled waters with Rodda and two Queensland teammates – they all have the same manager -… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
Scarlets add to coaching team
