Fiji coach Cotter quits seven months before World Cup
Fiji coach Vern Cotter has resigned with immediate effect for personal reasons, leaving the Fijian Rugby Union (FRU) scrambling to find a replacement seven months before the World Cup in France.
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Fiji head coach Cotter quits 7 months before Rugby World Cup
Fiji are looking for a new head coach seven months before the Rugby World Cup after New Zealander Vern Cotter resigned on Thursday because of "personal reasons".
Former All Black Campbell Johnstone comes out as gay
Former New Zealand prop Campbell Johnstone has become the first All Black to come out as gay, saying on a television programme that he had been "living a lie" and leading "a double life" before acknowledging his sexuality. Johnstone, who played three Tests in 2005, had already told his family and close friends before publicly coming out on New Zealand current affairs programme Seven Sharp. "If I can be the first All Black that comes out as gay and take away the pressure and stigma surrounding the issue it can actually help other people," Johnstone said. "If I open up that door and magically make that closet disappear, then we're going to help a lot of people." Johnstone made his debut against Fiji and played two Tests against the British and Irish Lions. He also made 62 appearances for Canterbury and 38 for the Crusaders. New Zealand Rugby chief executive Mark Robinson, who is also a former team-mate, said in a statement Johnstone's "strength and visibility will pave the way for others in our game".
Former NZ prop Johnstone becomes first All Black to come out as gay
Former New Zealand prop Campbell Johnstone has become the first All Black to come out as gay, saying on a television programme on Monday he had been "living a lie" and leading "a double life" before acknowledging his sexuality.
Former All Black Campbell Johnstone comes out publicly as gay
Former All Black player Campbell Johnstone publicly came out as gay on New Zealand television on Monday in a first for the national rugby team.
'We weren't good enough': Blitzbok coach reflects on Syndey Sevens final loss to New Zealand
After a tournament in which they topped their pool and dispatched Fiji in emphatic fashion in the semi-finals, the Blitzboks were taught a sevens rugby lesson by New Zealand in the final of the Sydney Sevens on Sunday.
Blitzboks fall at the final hurdle in Sydney as rampant New Zealand crowned champions
A dominant performance in which they never relinquished control handed New Zealand an emphatic 38-0 win over the Blitzboks in the final of the Sydney Sevens.
Blitzboks thump Fiji, face New Zealand in Sydney Sevens final
The Blitzboks are through the final of the Sydney Sevens after an emphatic 31-12 win over Fiji in their semi-final clash on Sunday morning.