Heartland XV returns with Walsh leading the way

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New Zealand’s best players from Heartland rugby will have the opportunity to don the black jersey for Heartland XV under the leadership of Nigel Walsh and newly appointed Assistant Coach Miah Nikora. Walsh will make his third-straight appearance as Heartland XV Head Coach (2021, 2022 and 2023), following his success as

GOVERNANCE REVIEW

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GOVERNANCE REVIEW Independent review of the constitution, governance structure and processes of the New Zealand Rugby Union Incorporated We have the Full Document here to download - CLICK HERE   Message from the Chair of NZR In December last year the NZR Board commissioned an independent review of our constitution and governance structure, with the aim

Rugby Games Evolution – From Pixelated Console Games to Themed Slots

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Rugby video games have a long history. Rugby has had a dearth of video games in comparison to other simulator games like football for a long time.  Large casino game developers are currently spending much more money creating top-notch rugby games.  They are also being included in the game choices

How the Online Gambling Industry Affect Rugby Worldwide Popularity

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Sports and betting have been complementary sectors since their inception. Many sports fans enjoy betting on their favorite teams and players, contributing a lot to the growth of the betting industry. Basketball and football/soccer are more notorious for betting, but recently, rugby's popularity has increased. Several factors contribute to this, including

Boks demolish 14-man All Blacks at Twickenham

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MATCH REPORT: The Springboks made a big statement concluding their World Cup preparations with a resounding 35-7 win over the All Blacks at Twickenham on Friday. The Springboks scored five tries, through captain Siya Kolisi, wing Kurt-Lee Arendse, hooker Malcolm Marx and replacements Bongi Mbonambi and Kwagga Smith – all converted