Follow @RedefinedRugby More females lacing up their boots for rugby • 150,727 registered players, up on 2014 • Women’s rugby biggest growth area, 11 percent increase on 2014 • Small Blacks numbers continue to grow More girls and women are picking up a rugby ball and running with it, and total player numbers remain strong,
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Richie McCaw retires from rugby
Follow @RedefinedRugby Richie McCaw retires from rugby New Zealand Rugby pays tribute Richie McCaw has today confirmed he is hanging up his boots and retiring from professional rugby. The 34-year-old All Blacks captain and most capped All Black of all time has drawn the curtain on his stunning international career which started in Dublin
New Zealand Rugby shocked at death of Jonah Lomu
Follow @RedefinedRugby New Zealand Rugby shocked at death of Jonah Lomu New Zealand Rugby has expressed its shock at the sudden death of Jonah Lomu. The 40-year-old All Blacks legend died in Auckland today. New Zealand Rugby Chief Executive Steve Tew said: “We’re all shocked and deeply saddened at the sudden death of Jonah.
Ian Foster extends contract with New Zealand Rugby , Mike Cron also recommits to All Blacks
Follow @RedefinedRugby Ian Foster extends contract with New Zealand Rugby Mike Cron also recommits to All Blacks All Blacks Assistant Coach Ian Foster has extended his contract with New Zealand Rugby (NZR) through to 2017, NZR Chief Executive Steve Tew announced today. Foster has been Assistant Coach alongside All Blacks Head Coach Steve Hansen
World Champion All Blacks dominate 2015 Steinlager Rugby Awards nominations
Follow @RedefinedRugby World Champion All Blacks dominate 2015 Steinlager Rugby Awards nominations Three champion teams are vying for the coveted adidas Team of the Year Award at this year’s Steinlager Rugby Awards – back-to-back Rugby World Cup winners the All Blacks, the World Champion New Zealand Under 20 team, and 2015 Investec