Rugby: Rotorua’s Victoria Grant signs Japanese coaching deal

Rugby news from New Zealand:
Rugby: Rotorua’s Victoria Grant signs Japanese coaching deal: Ever since her days of playing rugby finished, Rotorua’s Victoria Grant has been working hard at the craft of coaching.She has steadily progressed through the Bay of Plenty and New Zealand Rugby ranks and now a professional Japanese… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby

Super rugby: Crusaders likely to ditch knights on horses for first home game since terrorist attacks in Christchurch: The Crusaders are set to ditch the sword-wielding knights used in their pre-match entertainment for their first home game of the season since the terrorist attacks in Christchurch.While still not yet confirmed, Crusaders boss Colin… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby

New Zealand Rugby boss Steve Tew sets record straight on World Rugby’s proposed Nations League: New Zealand Rugby boss Steve Tew has set the record straight about the proposed Nations League format, saying his organisation hasn’t yet agreed to the concept despite reports suggesting otherwise.RFU interim chief executive Nigel… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby

All Blacks Beauden Barrett and Damian McKenzie broke alcohol advertising code in Instagram posts: Instagram photos showing All Blacks Beauden Barrett and Damian McKenzie pouring champagne have been found to be a breach of alcohol advertising rules.The photos, posted on the All Blacks’ Instagram accounts during the ASB Tennis… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby

Fresh bunch of aspiring young rugby players keen to step out for Whanganui Metro Colts: A fresh batch of potential stars step out for the first time on Saturday as the season opens for St Johns Club Whanganui Metro Colts rugby team.The Manawatu colts division champions from last season will meet old foe Massey White… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby

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