Rugby news from New Zealand:
Super Rugby Aotearoa: Beauden Barrett tipped for Blues debut from fullback: Beauden Barrett is expected to make his Blues debut from fullback against the Hurricanes at Eden Park on Sunday.Starting Barrett at fullback, rather than first five-eighth where he has played the majority of his career, would be… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
Sonny Bill Williams praises Bristol protesters who tore down statue of slave trader: Former All Black Sonny Bill Williams has praised protesters in the UK who tore down a controversial statue.Black Lives Matter protesters in Bristol pulled down a statue of 17th century slave trader Edward Colston over the weekend… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
Taranaki Rugby: CMK club rugby draws confirmed for refined season: Taranaki Rugby is excited to have its CMK club rugby draws completed 10 days out from the start of the refined season.The 2020 season will kick off on June 20, 13 weeks after its original start date as premier,division one, division… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
Super Rugby Aotearoa: Fit and firing Damian McKenzie looms as the pivotal man for the Chiefs: By Michael Pulman of RugbyPass.com There is nothing quite like game week for Chiefs fullback Damian McKenzie as he reflects on putting in the hard yards during Covid-19 lockdown to ensure match readiness for Super Rugby Aotearoa.If… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
Western Force sign three stars, including two former Wallabies, ahead of new Super Rugby competition
