Former All Blacks back return of tours
Ex-All Blacks Jeff Wilson, Sir John Kirwan and Justin Marshall all support the idea of a return of international tours to bring life to Test rugby.
Bok Rewind: Montgomery fools All Blacks (1997)
Check out Percy Montgomery’s opportunistic try against the All Blacks during the 1997 Tri-Nations series, when the former Springbok fullback – playing at outside centre on the day – sent up a high ball before regathering from a fortuitous bounce to score.
Bok Rewind: Kruger, Du Randt barge through All Blacks (1997)
Following a dominant lineout drive from the forward pack – and a powerful carry from Os du Randt – former Springbok flank Ruben Kruger finished off a well-executed team try against the All Blacks during the 1997 Tri-Nations series.
Bok Rewind: Teichmann poaches try against All Blacks (1997)
Following a textbook tackle from Joost van der Westhuizen on All Blacks fullback Christian Cullen, former Springbok captain Gary Teichmann pounced to score an opportunistic try at Eden Park in 1997.
Robertson: Henry put me in a corner
Scott Robertson has spoken out on the gruelling interrogation tactics Sir Graham Henry used during his interview for the All Blacks head coach job last December.
Hansen: Rugby must put self-interest aside
Former All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says the Covid-19 pandemic has given rugby the opportunity to ‘start on a blank page’ and bring nations together.
All Blacks boss: England thrashing hurt
New All Blacks coach Ian Foster admits that New Zealand’s humiliating loss to England in the World Cup semi-final was a painful experience.
Plan to have ex-All Blacks play for Islands gains momentum
The Pacific Rugby Players Welfare organisation has come out in support of World Rugby president Bill Beaumont’s call to allow internationally capped players to represent the Pacific Island nations.
NZR introduces 50% player wage cuts
New Zealand Rugby has confirmed that the country’s top rugby players are set to lose as much as $25 million this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Wiese: I took it on the chin
Former Springbok lock Kobus Wiese says he did not mind getting punched by opposite number Ian Jones at the end of the 1995 World Cup final.
