2011 Rugby World Cup–winning coach Sir Graham Henry has a new job in New Zealand rugby – coaching the coaches. Henry, who stepped down as the All Blacks Coach following last year’s Rugby World Cup victory, has signed a part–time contract with the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) through to the end of 2013...
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New Zealand Sevens Coach Gordon Tietjens has made five changes to his trial squad that will assemble in Mount Maunganui today. Manawatu’s Rob Thompson, Waikato’s Steve Ketu, Tasman’s Shane Christie, Wellington’s George Tilsley and Auckland’s Ben Paltridge have been called into the trial squad as replacements. Counties Manukau’s Ahsee Tuala, North Harbour’s Ken Pisi,...
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Steve Hansen has been appointed to the position of All Blacks Coach, the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) announced today. The unanimous decision was made by the NZRU Board today following an interview with Mr Hansen. In making the announcement, NZRU Chairman Mike Eagle said Steve Hansen was the best possible candidate for the...
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Jerome Kaino’s massive contribution to the All Blacks’ 2011 campaign was rewarded when the powerhouse loose forward was named the Kelvin R Tremain Memorial Player of the Year at tonight’s Steinlager Rugby Awards which also celebrated the remarkable achievements of rugby hero Jock Hobbs and our own Rugby World Cup- winning All Blacks. Kaino,...
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Black Ferns Coach Grant Hansen has named his team to face the second of three Tests England tomorrow morning (Wednesday NZT) at Esher RFC. Hansen has made several changes to his starting line-up after the Black Ferns suffered a disappointing 10-0 loss in the first Test at Twickenham. The defeat came at a high...
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England Women put behind them the heartache of losing the 2010 Rugby World Cup final tonight (Saturday) by defeating the world champions, New Zealand, 10-0 at Twickenham Stadium. Gary Street’s side, who last took on the Black Ferns 14 months ago and lost 13-10, controlled a superb game at the home of England Rugby...
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The Rugby World Cup-winning All Blacks will play a Test match and contest the Hillary Shield against England at the end of their 2012 northern tour. This evening, the Rugby Football Union (RFU) announced that the All Blacks would be the last of four nations to face England at home as part of the...
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A strong Qantas Wallabies touring party, collectively boasting 634 Test appearances, will head to Twickenham on November 26 to take on the Barbarians for the Killik & Co Cup. The 26-man playing group is composed almost entirely of players who recently competed in the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand, where Australia beat Wales...
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Argentina has been confirmed alongside South Africa, New Zealand and Australia to play from 2012 in “The Rugby Championship” – the exciting and ground-breaking replacement for the Tri-Nations series. After several months of negotiations with the Unión Argentina de Rugby (UAR) and the International Rugby Board (IRB), the SANZAR Joint Venture partners have invited...
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Adding insult to injury? After winning the Rugby World Cup against France in a game many commentators thought the All Blacks were second best, the NZRU have decided to open their first offshore office in Paris. The New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) will open its first offshore office in Paris by the end of...
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