Rugby news from New Zealand:
Rugby: Richie McCaw pays tribute to All Blacks teammates after winning player of the decade award: Richie McCaw, who was named World Rugby’s player of the decade this week, says his former teammate Dan Carter could’ve easily taken out the award.McCaw was given the prestigious award over fellow All Black nominees Carter, Kieran… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
Rugby: England hooker Steve Thompson among eight former players with early onset dementia starting a claim against rugby unions: Former England hooker Steve Thompson says he can’t remember winning the 2003 Rugby World Cup as he battles early signs of dementia.Thompson, 42, is one of eight former players starting a claim against the game’s authorities for… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
Rugby: All Blacks won’t face England in 2021: The All Blacks and England look unlikely to square off in 2021.The two sides had been due to meet at Twickenham last month, before Covid struck and wiped out the original schedule.However, they won’t make up for the missed match… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
Local Focus: Māori All Blacks visit The Specialist: Hit hard by Covid, the Māori owned and operated arborist company The Specialist was paid a special visit from the Māori All Blacks. It is one of 100 businesses nationwide to receive a grant from ASB Bank as part of its… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
