Rugby: US congressman hails 'legendary' All Blacks in House of Representatives address
October 20, 2021 (01:30) [ Indexed from The New Zealand Herald ]
The All Blacks have a supporter in the US House of Representatives with a congressman welcoming the "legendary" team to America ahead of their clash against the USA Eagles this weekend.Speaking next to a picture of the All Blacks... More...

Rugby: Sam Whitelock to captain All Blacks for end of year tests
October 19, 2021 (22:30) [ Indexed from The New Zealand Herald ]
Sam Whitelock will be the official tour captain for the All Blacks for their end of year tests.The Crusaders lock led the side through the early part of the season with Sam Cane out injured.Whitelock missed the Australian leg... More...

Rugby: Sam Whitelock opens up about how All Blacks are dealing with Sean Wainui's passing
October 19, 2021 (19:00) [ Indexed from The New Zealand Herald ]
Veteran lock Sam Whitelock has encouraged teammates to speak out after the sudden death of Sean Wainui, as the All Blacks tour the northern hemisphere.Wainui died in a car crash on Monday, and was a teammate and friend to many of... More...

Rugby: Emotional All Blacks grapple with Sean Wainui's death
October 18, 2021 (23:30) [ Indexed from The New Zealand Herald ]
Emotions were raw as the All Blacks express their state of shock following Sean Wainui's sudden passing. Wainui died in a single-vehicle crash around 7.50am at McLaren Falls Park, near Tauranga, on Monday to leave the wider New... More...

Māori All Blacks star Sean Wainui's wife shares heartbreaking message after car crash tragedy
October 18, 2021 (18:15) [ Indexed from The New Zealand Herald ]
Māori All Blacks star Sean Wainui's wife has shared a heartbreaking photo and message hours after her husband's death in a car crash."I'm broken," Paige Wainui wrote on her Instagram page late last night."I'm right here,... More...

Sean Wainui: Maori All Blacks player dies in New Zealand car crash
October 18, 2021 (07:30) [ Indexed from BBC Sport - Rugby Union ]
Tributes are paid to Maori All Blacks centre Sean Wainui after the 25-year-old dies in a car crash in New Zealand. More...

Rugby: Tributes flow for Chiefs and Māori All Blacks star Sean Wainui after tragic death
October 18, 2021 (05:15) [ Indexed from The New Zealand Herald ]
The rugby community is mourning the death of Sean Wainui after the 25-year-old died in a tragic car crash on Monday.The Chiefs, Bay of Plenty and Māori All Blacks back was killed in a single-vehicle crash at McLaren Falls Park... More...

Wales rugby boss Steve Phillips reveals multi-million dollar windfall for playing All Blacks
October 18, 2021 (04:00) [ Indexed from The New Zealand Herald ]
Welsh Rugby Union boss Steve Phillips has defended criticisms of Wales' upcoming test against the All Blacks in Cardiff, revealing that the game could earn the governing body up to $7.8 million.The All Blacks will meet Wales at... More...

Rugby: Chiefs, Bay of Plenty and Māori All Blacks back Sean Wainui dies in car crash
October 18, 2021 (01:45) [ Indexed from The New Zealand Herald ]
Chiefs, Bay of Plenty and Māori All Blacks back Sean Wainui has died in a car crash in Omanawa, near Tauranga, on Monday morning. Bay of Plenty police issued a statement this morning saying one person had died after a single-vehicle... More...

Rugby: All Blacks coach Ian Foster expresses doubts over long-term usage of new laws
October 17, 2021 (04:15) [ Indexed from The New Zealand Herald ]
All Blacks coach Ian Foster has admitted he is not a fan of a couple of new rules introduced to the game by World Rugby to try and deliver a better product. The goal-line dropout and 50:22 kick trial laws were among several experimental... More...

Rugby: All Blacks great Ma'a Nonu inspires Ngāti Porou East Coast to drought-breaking win
October 16, 2021 (06:45) [ Indexed from The New Zealand Herald ]
Ma'a Nonu's surprise return to New Zealand rugby has helped Ngāti Porou East Coast end their 54-game losing streak.The All Blacks centurion and one of this country's greatest midfielders suited up in the Heartland Championship... More...

Rugby: Ian Foster indicates return to play strategy for returning All Blacks ahead of northern tour
October 15, 2021 (06:30) [ Indexed from The New Zealand Herald ]
All Blacks on the road to recovery could soon be back in action, with coach Ian Foster indicating his desire to get several players some game time as soon as possible on their upcoming northern tour. The All Blacks are set to travel... More...

'Dan Carter 1598' book extract: Former All Blacks captain Richie McCaw on the classic Dan Carter memory that has 'always stuck with me'
October 14, 2021 (17:30) [ Indexed from The New Zealand Herald ]
Extract from Dan Carter 1598, on sale today [14 October], $69.99 Upstart Press. Foreward: By Richie McCaw When it comes to summing up the immense contribution Dan Carter made to the All Blacks, it's not so much a question of... More...

Rugby: All Blacks great Ma'a Nonu to make surprise return for Ngāti Porou East Coast this weekend in Heartland Championship
October 14, 2021 (06:30) [ Indexed from The New Zealand Herald ]
An All Blacks centurion and one of the country's greatest midfielders will suit up in the Heartland Championship this weekend.Ma'a Nonu will make a surprise return to New Zealand rugby for the Ngāti Porou East Coast after being... More...

Rugby: All Blacks hooker Dane Coles reacts to World Rugby allowing men to wear leggings
October 14, 2021 (04:30) [ Indexed from The New Zealand Herald ]
All Blacks hooker Dane Coles has predicted if anyone in the All Blacks takes up the opportunity to don tights during a test, it will be someone in the backline. This week, World Rugby announced male rugby players will be able... More...

'Dan Carter 1598' book extract: All Blacks legend reflects on his career - and his final kick in international rugby
October 13, 2021 (17:45) [ Indexed from The New Zealand Herald ]
Extract from Dan Carter 1598, on sale today [14 October], $69.99 Upstart Press. I'll never forget the first points I scored in the All Blacks jersey. Hamilton, 21 June 2003. Doug Howlett has scored the first try to put us two points... More...

Niko Kirwan: All Blacks rugby union legend John Kirwan's son scores winner for NZ football team
October 13, 2021 (11:15) [ Indexed from BBC Sport - Rugby Union ]
Niko Kirwan, son of All Blacks rugby union legend John Kirwan, scores for New Zealand's football team in a 1-0 win over Bahrain. More...

Rugby: Wales hit with player crisis ahead of All Blacks test
October 12, 2021 (02:30) [ Indexed from The New Zealand Herald ]
The highly-anticipated clash between Six Nations champions Wales and Rugby Championship winners the All Blacks later this month could be a dud with coach Wayne Pivac hit with a long list of unavailable players for the test.Wales... More...

Rugby: All Blacks to play first test against Uruguay at 2023 Rugby World Cup
October 10, 2021 (01:30) [ Indexed from The New Zealand Herald ]
The All Blacks will play Uruguay for the first time, with the South American squad qualifying for the 2023 Rugby World Cup after beating the United States 34-15.Uruguay overturned a 19-16 loss to the US in Colorado last weekend... More...

Rugby Championship: Springboks captain Siya Kolisi says he's 'never been so scared in a rugby game' after All Blacks collision
October 07, 2021 (01:45) [ Indexed from The New Zealand Herald ]
Springboks captain Siya Kolisi has admitted he's "never been so scared in a rugby game" after suffering a double hit from All Blacks Ardie Savea and Brodie Retallick that left him prone on the ground. Kolisi was forced to leave... More...