Rugby: Hurricanes prop Fraser Armstrong calls time on career
October 21, 2021 (03:00) [ Indexed from The New Zealand Herald ]
Former Te Awamutu Sports prop Fraser Armstrong announced his retirement from professional rugby on Tuesday due to injury.A product of Hamilton Boys' High School, he played for New Zealand Schools before New Zealand Under-20 and... More...

Rugby star Sean Wainui's car-crash death: Whānau and friends seek Auckland travel exemptions
October 21, 2021 (01:30) [ Indexed from The New Zealand Herald ]
Close whānau and friends of rugby star Sean Wainui are seeking special exemption to leave Auckland to be present at his tangi, Government officials have confirmed.Māori All Blacks and Chiefs player Wainui, 25, died in... More...

Rugby: Beauden Barrett pays tribute to wife Hannah's grandfather
October 20, 2021 (18:45) [ Indexed from The New Zealand Herald ]
Beauden Barrett has paid tribute to his wife Hannah's grandfather, Bob, who passed away this week.Posting to his Instagram, Barrett described him as the "ultimate gentleman and family man".The pair shared a passion for rugby,... More...

Rugby star Sean Wainui's car crash death: Rousing haka performed, fundraising hits $180,000
October 20, 2021 (18:45) [ Indexed from The New Zealand Herald ]
A group of friends and whānau performed a rousing haka for the widow and children of Sean Wainui as the rugby star began his final journey home for his tangi.Wainui's heartbroken wife Paige held her children close as they witnessed... More...

USA launches bid to host Rugby World Cup with NFL stadiums
October 20, 2021 (16:45) [ Indexed from BBC Sport - Rugby Union ]
The United States announces its bid to host the men's Rugby World Cup in 2027 or 2031 and the women's tournament in 2029. More...

Rugby League: England name inexperienced squad to face France
October 20, 2021 (12:00) [ Indexed from BBC Sport - Rugby League ]
England head coach Shaun Wane names eight uncapped players in an inexperienced side for their autumn international against France on 23 October. More...

Multiple concussions affect former players in old age - study
October 20, 2021 (11:15) [ Indexed from Sky Sports - Rugby Union ]
Exposure to multiple concussions may affect rugby union players' cognitive function in older age, a new study has found. More...

Kevin Sinfield: Rugby legend to undertake new Motor Neurone Disease charity run
October 20, 2021 (09:00) [ Indexed from BBC Sport - Rugby League ]
Kevin Sinfield is to undertake another run for Motor Neurone Disease research after raising over 2.7m by completing seven marathons in 2020. More...

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 star Sean Wainui car crash death: Givealittle page exceeds $70,000 after tragic death
October 20, 2021 (01:00) [ Indexed from The New Zealand Herald ]
More than $70,000 has been raised for rugby star Sean Wainui's family after he died tragically in a car crash. Wainui, 25, was killed in a single-vehicle crash about 7.50am at McLaren Falls Park, near Tauranga, on Monday. The... 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: Roger Tuivasa-Sheck's rugby return delayed further as Auckland season called off
October 19, 2021 (21:15) [ Indexed from The New Zealand Herald ]
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck could be the player most affected by the decision for Auckland to have no further rugby this season because of the latest pandemic lockdown.The former Warriors league skipper and Dally M winner was due to begin... More...

'Absolutely devastating my bro,' Stan Walker pays tribute to Sean Wainui
October 19, 2021 (19:45) [ Indexed from The New Zealand Herald ]
Kiwi musician Stan Walker has paid tribute to his fallen friend and rugby player Sean Wainui, saying 'we feel fully broken for you bro'.Walker's tribute was posted on Instagram as news of Wainui's death reverberates around not only... 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...

France v England: Vibrant domestic game helps French rugby league rise again
October 19, 2021 (17:15) [ Indexed from BBC Sport - Rugby League ]
A new crop of young talent and Catalans and Toulouse's success means France are finally on the rise again, says BBC rugby league correspondent Dave Woods. More...

England squad: Will Marcus Smith selection spark a more attack-minded approach?
October 19, 2021 (12:30) [ Indexed from BBC Sport - Rugby Union ]
What does Marcus Smith offer England and how will England play this autumn? BBC rugby union correspondent Chris Jones asks head coach Eddie Jones. More...

SA Squad: Two uncapped; Steyn retires; De Klerk out
October 19, 2021 (11:45) [ Indexed from Sky Sports - Rugby Union ]
South Africa have named two uncapped players in their 32-man squad for Tests against Wales, Scotland and England next month but will be without veteran fly-half Morne Steyn, who has retired from international rugby. More...

Rugby: Former Te Awamutu Sports forward Valentino Mapapalangi to add to Tongan caps
October 19, 2021 (05:30) [ Indexed from The New Zealand Herald ]
Former Te Awamutu Sports player Valentino Mapapalangi has once again been named in the Tongan national rugby squad.The 28-year-old lock/loose forward already has eight international caps to his name after debuting for Tonga in 2016... More...

Rugby: Super City Series canned signalling end of season for Auckland based NPC teams
October 18, 2021 (23:45) [ Indexed from The New Zealand Herald ]
New Zealand Rugby has confirmed the Auckland based NPC teams will not be able to return to competitive rugby in 2021, following Monday's government announcement that the Auckland region will continue to operate under current Covid-19... 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...