Club Says 5-Week Suspension Too Soft
A five-week suspension for kicking a fellow-player in the head isn’t nearly strong enough a message to be sending out. In fact, at least according to Johnsonville rugby club chair ….
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Former All Blacks Wing George Skudder Dies
Former All Blacks winger George Skudder, and the uncle of three more New Zealand national side players, has died. He was 73. New Zealand Ruby confirmed the legendary player and ….
Tony Brown Expresses Confidence In Successor
Highlanders coach Tony Brown has revealed he’ll be perfectly happy to give up his position as head coach come 2022 – on condition that former rugby union player and interim ….
Manu Vatuvei Reveals Class A Meth Charges
Retired rugby league star player Manu Vatuvei has ousted himself as the sportsman facing several charges related to the importation and possession of methamphetamine. The ex-Warriors stalwart has denied all ….
American Investors In Talks To Buy All Blacks
New Zealand Rugby has been given a rather unique opportunity to ensure financial stability for the All-Blacks’ future, selling the team to American investors. This debate is set to commence ….
Two Men Arrested Over Social Media Racism
Police have confirmed that two men have been charged after allegedly badgering Rabbitoh’s star Latrell Mitchell with racially charged abusive messages. An investigation was reportedly this week opened by detectives ….
Voice Of Carisbrook Iain Gallaway Dies
Iain Gallaway, the “Voice of Carisbrook”, has died. Born in Dunedin in 1922, and educated at Christ’s College and Otago University, the beloved rugby and cricket commentator died of natural ….
New Zealand Rugby Salvaging Silver Lake Deal
In January, New Zealand Rugby announced a $465 million deal with United States tech company Silver Lake. Men’s captain Sam Cane along with senior All Blacks and Black Ferns voiced ….
McCaw Considering Legal Steps Over CBD Scam
Ex-All Blacks captain Richie McCaw says he’s considering taking legal action against a company that has apparently without his permission been using his name for endorsing a CBD product. Wife ….
Tom Curry Could Be The Next Richie McCaw
Tom Curry could turn out to be every bit as good as Richie McCaw. So predicts England forwards coach Matt Proudfoot. Curry starred in England’s 19-7 win over New Zealand ….