Rugby news from New Zealand:
Rugby: North Harbour beat Counties Manukau in one-try NPC clash: North Harbour are on the board in the 2021 NPC season, though not in much style.A dreary 14-6 victory over Counties Manukau gifted Harbour their first competition points in round two of this year’s campaign, with one late try enough… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
Labour Minister distances himself from under-fire donor Troy Bowker: Labour MP Stuart Nash has made it clear he won’t be taking any more money from under-fire Wellington businessman Troy Bowker. Bowker, who is a part-owner and board member of the Hurricanes rugby franchise, has been widely condemned… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
Rugby: All Blacks and Chiefs star Damian McKenzie signs deal with Japanese club Suntory Sungoliath: Damian McKenzie will skip Super Rugby next year after signing a lucrative deal to replace Beauden Barrett at Japanese club Suntory. The 26-year-old Chiefs playmaker is off contract with New Zealand Rugby at the end of this season,… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
Bledisloe Cup rugby: Wallabies ask referees to keep an eye on All Blacks lineout: The Wallabies have sent a message to the referees to keep an eye on the All Blacks’ lineout ahead of Saturday’s second Bledisloe Cup clash at Eden Park.The All Blacks were penalised 18 times compared to Australia’s nine in the Bledisloe… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
Rugby: All Blacks captain Sam Cane hoping to return from pectoral injury before year’s end: Sam Cane has indicated he could be back on the pitch in time for the All Blacks end of year tour, aiming to return to play in “roughly” two months. Cane has been working to rehabilitate a pectoral injury he suffered while playing… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
