Rugby: Montpellier billionaire boss Mohed Altrad admits the club ‘hoped for something else’ with former All Black Aaron Cruden

Rugby news from New Zealand:
Rugby: Montpellier billionaire boss Mohed Altrad admits the club ‘hoped for something else’ with former All Black Aaron Cruden: Montpellier boss Mohed Altrad has revealed that former All Black Aaron Cruden wasn’t what the team expected.The Syrian-born billionaire businessman, who is also a published novelist, appears disappointed with injury-laden Cruden,… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby

Rugby: New Zealand Rugby complete secondary schools review, make 31 recommendations: New Zealand Rugby has announced the completion of the independent review of New Zealand secondary school rugby.The resulting report was approved by the NZR Board at its December meeting and the implementation of the report’s 31… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby

Ireland locks Henderson, Beirne to miss start of 6 Nations: DUBLIN (AP) — Locks Iain Henderson and Tadhg Beirne will miss the start of Ireland’s defense of the Six Nations rugby title.Henderson returned on Saturday from a five-week layoff because of a thumb injury only to hurt a finger playing… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby

Richie McCaw and Johnny Sexton’s ‘bat phone’ to referee – Eddie Jones: Eddie Jones reckons the Irish kingpin Johnny Sexton has a “bat phone to the referee” – just like Richie McCaw.Legendary All Blacks captain McCaw may be well retired, but he still appears to loom large in Jones’ mind.The England… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby

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