Neil Barnes Appointed Taranaki Bulls Coach
Former lock and player Neil Barnes has been appointed new head coach of the Yarrows Taranaki Bulls rugby team. Barnes currently coaches the Gallagher Chiefs, but spent time with the ….
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End Of An Era Coming For New Zealand Rugby
Long-time New Zealand Rugby chairman Brent Impey will soon be stepping down from the role he has held since 2014. Impey recently confirmed his intentions to relinquish the role he ….
Japanese Top Season Pushed Out To Mid-Feb
The start of the new Japanese Top League season has been postponed until early or mid-February after 62 players and employees across a whopping 6 teams tested positive. This means ….
Private Equity Firm Wants to Buy the All Blacks
Although Silver Lake is a brand is primarily focused on making investments in the technology sector, the California-based company is interested in acquiring a stake in New Zealand’s national Rugby ….
Tasman Rugby Union CEO Heads Back to Oz
After spending the past seven seasons raising the bar of the Tasman Rugby Union, its Chief Executive Officer, Tony Lewis, is packing his backs for Australia. He has just been ….
Study Reveals Shocking Details About Concussion
Over 20 per cent of English Rugby Premiership players suffered concussion during the 2019-20 season. The recently published results of England’s Professional Rugby Injury Surveillance and Prevention Project has led ….
Isaac Moses Loses NRL Deregistration Appeal
Isaac Moses, the powerful rugby league agent found guilty of having assisted ex-Eels prop Tim Mannah with providing the NRL with misleading and false evidence, has lost his appeal against ….
Portia Woodman Dreaming Big Ahead Of 2021
Black Ferns star Portia Woodman says she’s dreaming about a golden 2021. In fact, since she’ll be competing in the Tokyo Olympic Games as well as in the Women’s World ….
Smith Dismisses Talk Of Early Return To NZ
Star halfback Aaron Smith has dismissed rumours over a possible early return back home to New Zealand. The veteran player added that even considering such a move would to him ….
NZR Boss Says All Blacks Must Tighten Belt
New Zealand Rugby boss Mark Robinson has issued a stern warning along the lines of “adapt or die”. Robinson in an interview with a popular sports news broadcaster confirmed a ….