New Zealand Rugby announces changes to domestic club and school rugby New Zealand Rugby (NZR) is future-proofing the sport with several changes to school and club rugby, the first phase to roll out for the 2020 season. The changes will ensure more matches kick off, introduce new ways to play and improve
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Canterbury confirm 2020 pre-season Ranfurly Shield matches
Canterbury Rugby has today announced two mandatory pre-season Ranfurly Shield challenges to be played in July 2020. Canterbury Rugby CEO Tony Smail confirmed the province had accepted challenges from Buller and North Otago. The first challenge against Buller will be played in Westport on Saturday 11th July, and Mr Smail said:
Tyla Nathan-Wong to lead Black Ferns Sevens in closing tournaments of 2019
Tyla Nathan-Wong to lead Black Ferns Sevens in closing tournaments of 2019 Tyla Nathan-Wong will take on the captain’s duties for the Black Ferns Sevens in their closing two tournaments of 2019 after Sarah Hirini was ruled out with a leg injury. With experienced speedsters Portia Woodman and Michaela Blyde already out
Experienced All Blacks Sevens team named season opener
Experienced All Blacks Sevens team named season opener All Blacks Sevens Coach Clark Laidlaw has named 14 players to travel for the opening two tournaments of the HSBC World Rugby Men’s Sevens Series in Dubai and Cape Town. Scott Curry and Tim Mikkelson will again join as co-captains for the season, while
Black Ferns Development XV to play Papua New Guinea named
Black Ferns Development XV to play Papua New Guinea named Black Ferns Development XV Head Coach Wayne Maxwell has named his side to play Papua New Guinea in the 2019 Oceania Rugby Women’s Championship on Tuesday at Churchill Park in Fiji. The team is: 1. Eilis Doyle Otago 2. Saphire Abraham Auckland 3. Leilani Perese Counties Manukau 4. Chelsea Bremner Canterbury 5. Joanah Ngan-Woo Wellington 6. Alana Bremner Canterbury 7. Kennedy Simon Waikato 8. Pia Tapsell North