Rugby news from New Zealand:
Rugby: Taranaki too good for Southland: Taranaki have jumped into second spot in the Mitre 10 Cup Premiership after completing a predictably routine win over Southland.The Stags – who came into the contest sitting last in the Championship – were no match for the home… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
Human Rights Commission pens open letter to NZ Rugby after Chiefs scandal: Some of country’s most prominent women have told New Zealand Rugby (NZR) to tidy up its act in the aftermath of the Chiefs stripper scandal.The Human Rights Commission has sent a scathing open letter to the organisation, co-signed… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
Rugby: New leaders step up as All Blacks march on: One of the unknowns for the All Blacks heading into this year was the effect the loss of 800-plus caps of experience would have on the team.The departures of Richie McCaw, Conrad Smith, Dan Carter, Ma’a Nonu, Keven Mealamu and Tony… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
All Blacks: What’s got Jerome Kaino so happy?: Given the scrummaging threat the Pumas pose, Jerome Kaino was more than a little happy to see Luke Romano recalled to the All Blacks bench for Saturday’s test.As much as Argentina have developed their attacking ambition and built… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
Cheika makes 2 changes to Wallabies for South Africa test: BRISBANE, Australia (AP) ” Australia coach Michael Cheika has made two changes to his starting lineup for Saturday’s Rugby Championship test against South Africa, hoping for a reversal of form to end the Wallabies’ six-test losing… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
A First Look at Rugby Through the Eyes of an American
