Rugby news from New Zealand:
Rugby: Kanaloa Hawaii hits out at New Zealand Rugby’s ‘shady’ bidding process after Super Rugby snub: A Pacific Island venture has expressed frustrations after being left out by New Zealand Rugby from next year’s Super Rugby competition.NZR confirmed the Herald’s report that the hugely popular Super Rugby Aotearoa will return… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
Rugby: New Zealand Rugby chairman Brent Impey defends Super Rugby plan: New Zealand Rugby chairman Brent Impey insists the proposed Super Rugby schedule for the next two years will deliver the best possible outcome, despite the omission of a Pacific team for next year – and criticism around the credibility… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
Rugby: New Zealand Rugby refute claims they approved Rugby Championship schedule: New Zealand Rugby has rejected reports they approved the schedule for the Rugby Championship – that could see the All Blacks spending Christmas Day in quarantine and has fuelled the organisation’s bitter recent spat with Rugby Australia.NZR… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
Rugby: All Blacks legend Sean Fitzpatrick reveals coach Laurie Mains’ brutal spray: “You’re too fat, secondly you’re too slow, thirdly you’re bloody arrogant”, was former All Black coach Laurie Mains’ scathing review to one of the greats of the game. Before he accumulated 51 tests as captain of the All Blacks,… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
