Rugby news from New Zealand:
Rugby: Former All Black Liam Squire announces retirement at 30 due to recurring knee injury: Former All Black Liam Squire has announced his retirement from rugby at the age of 30.The Highlanders and Tasman loose forward has had a career littered with injuries, and has decided to step away from the game following medical… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
NPC rugby: Taranaki head coach Neil Barnes blasts New Zealand Rugby’s decision to scrap promotion/relegation: Taranaki head coach Neil Barnes has blasted New Zealand Rugby’s decision to scrap promotion and relegation from this year’s NPC, labelling the decision “spineless”.NZ Rugby today confirmed the NPC draw for the rest of the season… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
Rugby: Wales hit with player crisis ahead of All Blacks test: The highly-anticipated clash between Six Nations champions Wales and Rugby Championship winners the All Blacks later this month could be a dud with coach Wayne Pivac hit with a long list of unavailable players for the test.Wales… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
Rugby: Promotion-relegation scrapped as NPC schedule for rest of season confirmed: The NPC schedule for the rest of the season has been announced with New Zealand Rugby confirming semifinals and finals will be held with the remaining 11 teams outside of the Auckland region.However, there will be no promotion and… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
