Rugby news from New Zealand:
Rugby: NZRU president Bill Osborne signs at Barracks’ Wall of Fame: The Wall of Fame at the Barracks Sports Bar is beginning to complete its official list of signatures as the current New Zealand Rugby Union president Bill Osborne added his autograph last week.The 48 game and 16 test All Black was… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
2019 Rugby World Cup: All Blacks coach Steve Hansen responds to Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus’ referee comments: All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has quickly hit back at claims from Springboks opposite Rassie Erasmus that the All Blacks have traditionally received favourable decisions from referees because of their previous status as the No 1-ranked… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
Rugby World Cup 2019 live updates: All Blacks team naming for Springboks clash: Follow live updates as the All Blacks name their first team of the 2019 Rugby World Cup. The back three, midfield and second-row will be focal points of interest in the All Blacks’ team to open their World Cup campaign but… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
2019 Rugby World Cup: All Blacks name team to play Springboks in World Cup opener: The All Blacks are sticking with their dual playmaker approach for their 2019 Rugby World Cup opener against the Springboks in Yokohama.Beauden Barrett will start at fullback with Richie Mo’unga at first-five for the much-anticipated… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
A ‘seven point’ guide to fans arriving in Japan for the Rugby World Cup: Rugby union fans from all corners of the world are piling into Japan for the Rugby World Cup. This will be unlike any before, as the Rugby World Cup heads to Asia for the first time.Tourists have already been tweeting from the front,… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
Appeal to DSTV to share Rugby World Cup Springbok games with the public broadcaster