Rugby news from New Zealand:
The Front Page: Don’t mourn the All Blacks. Here are a few other sports stars to back: Five losses in six test matches confirm that the All Blacks are going through one of the most torrid runs in the history of the team. Speaking to the Front Page podcast, Newstalk ZB Weekend Sport host Jason Pine says the problems… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
NPC rugby: Loose trio impress as Auckland topple Manawatū: It’s early in the National Provincial Championship, but Auckland have already displayed they are capable of attacking teams from anywhere. In a 10-point win over North Harbour on Saturday night, it was their backs and hookers who… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
All Blacks v Springboks: Beauden Barrett recounts horror fall in Mbombela test: Beauden Barrett has revealed he feared the worst after landing head first on the turf at Mbombela Stadium after a horror challenge during the All Blacks loss to the Springboks at the weekend. Barrett jumped to gather in a kick,… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
All Blacks v Springboks: Former winger Julian Savea hits out at ‘disturbing’ Ian Foster criticism: Former All Blacks winger Julian Savea has hit out at what he believes has been an irresponsible and hurtful social media backlash against beleaguered coach Ian Foster.Foster has borne the brunt of criticism over the past month for… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
