Rugby news from New Zealand:
Rugby: Wallaby quits – head knocks left him staggering at the altar: Wallaby Anthony Fainga’a had such severe concussion that he had to be held up at the altar during his twin’s wedding.And in one of the most brutal revelations of how head knocks can affect footballers, the 32-year-old former test… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
Wynne Gray: Bullish England talk up 2019 Rugby World Cup chances as Ireland have off day: COMMENT: When it comes to their rugby the English do one thing very well.They talk it up with great gusto from the blokes in the boozer to those who get tickets to the games and the fourth estate typing the hyperbole into their… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
Rugby: Wallabies coach Michael Cheika planning change of tactics: Speculation mounts Wallabies coach Michael Cheika is considering a radical overhaul of tactics.After the expansive, lateral style of play failed to yield results last year, it’s understood Cheika is keen to revert to a tighter game… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
Rugby: Wallabies great Drew Mitchell slams All Blacks coach Steve Hansen: All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has been called out by former Wallabies rugby great Drew Mitchell.Mitchell, a veteran of 71 tests, said that recent comments Hansen made at a dinner went against everything the All Blacks stood for.Speaking… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
Rugby: Why All Blacks and Hurricanes midfielder Ngani Laumape declined ‘tempting’ overseas offers to stay: Ngani Laumape is prepared to fight for the All Blacks jersey beyond the Rugby World Cup.The rampaging midfielder announced today that he will stay in New Zealand after extending his contract with NZ Rugby, the Hurricanes and Manawatu… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
Coetzee signs three-year extension
