Rugby: Sonny Bill Williams returns to New Zealand for surgery August 14, 2016 (11:15) [ Indexed from The New Zealand Herald ] Sonny Bill Williams is back in New Zealand and is set to undergo surgery on his ruptured Achilles tendon in Auckland on Tuesday,It's understood leading Auckland surgeon Dr Bruce Twaddle will perform the operation on Williams who... More...
New Zealander Jackson to referee Super Rugby final August 02, 2016 (04:45) [ Indexed from The New Zealand Herald ] WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) " New Zealander Glen Jackson will referee Saturday's Super Rugby final between the Wellington-based Hurricanes and Johannesburg-based Lions, rather than the expected Australian referee.With New Zealand... More...
Sky Live: New Zealand v Wales June 10, 2016 (05:30) [ Indexed from Sky Sports - Rugby Union ] Scott Quinnell believes that if Wales can win the battle of the breakdown and get their defensive pattern back, then they can shock New Zealand. More...
Steve Tew: New Zealand ready for a gay All Black May 31, 2016 (08:15) [ Indexed from The New Zealand Herald ] New Zealand rugby chief executive Steve Tew told Newshub that he believes Kiwis are ready for a gay All Black.Tew spoke as New Zealand's major sporting bodies united Tuesday to commit to greater diversity and inclusion.Officials... More...
New Zealand-born center among 4 newcomers for England May 23, 2016 (13:15) [ Indexed from The New Zealand Herald ] LONDON (AP) " A New Zealand-born inside center who has represented Samoa in international rugby league and currently plays club rugby in Ireland is one of four newcomers in England's squad for its upcoming tour of Australia.Ben... More...
No new caps or Halfpenny in Wales tour squad to New Zealand May 10, 2016 (08:00) [ Indexed from The New Zealand Herald ] CARDIFF, Wales (AP) " There were no new caps or Leigh Halfpenny in the Wales squad named on Tuesday for the three-test rugby tour of New Zealand next month.The 35-man squad, which averaged more than 30 caps per man, was also picked... More...
New Zealand eye Lions boost April 28, 2016 (06:45) [ Indexed from Sky Sports - Rugby Union ] The 2017 British and Irish Lions tour will crucial to New Zealand Rugby's finances, underpinning a five-year plan to break even by 2020. More...
Williams back for New Zealand April 05, 2016 (05:45) [ Indexed from Sky Sports - Rugby Union ] Sonny Bill Williams is "fighting fit" after a knee injury, as the New Zealand star looks to press his bid to play at this summer's Olympics. More...
Sonny Bill back for New Zealand March 31, 2016 (04:30) [ Indexed from Sky Sports - Rugby Union ] Sonny Bill Williams has been named in New Zealand's squad for next week's Hong Kong Sevens after shaking off a knee injury that has sidelined him for two tournaments. More...