Abu Dhabi becomes first international base for New Zealand Rugby's Small Blacks
New Zealand Rugby’s renowned Small Blacks brand is to set up base at Abu Dhabi Cricket and Sports Hub.
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High school teacher allegedly took close to $60,000 from Ottawa Valley hockey association
Wanda Malone, a local high school teacher, allegedly took nearly $60,000 from an Ottawa Valley hockey association, according to court documents.
'Big step-up' needed from Springboks against hurting Wallabies
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber is demanding a "big step-up" from his side and is expecting an "epic encounter" against Australia on Saturday as both teams strive to bounce back after crushing defeats in the Rugby Championship.
Pumas beef up backline with 3 changes for All Blacks Test
Argentina coach Michael Cheika on Thursday unveiled a bulked-up backline as he made three starting changes to his team to face New Zealand in their Rugby Championship Test in Christchurch on Saturday.
Bernard Jackman: Connacht defence a concern for restructured coaching ticket
Bernard Jackman says Connacht's coaching restructure could count for little unless they can plug their leaky defence ahead of the new United Rugby Championship season.
All Blacks starting XV unchanged for Pumas, Barrett missing from bench due to neck injury
New Zealand on Thursday named an unchanged starting team for their Rugby Championship clash against Argentina, with head coach Ian Foster demanding further improvement following the rousing win against the Springboks that saved his job.
Hodge to start at fullback as Wallabies make 6 changes for Springboks
Reece Hodge was recalled to start at fullback to deal with an expected aerial assault from world champions South Africa on Saturday as Australia coach Dave Rennie rang the changes.
Barrett ruled out as Foster keeps faith in winning All Blacks
:Coach Ian Foster has made only one forced change to the All Blacks for their Rugby Championship test against Argentina in Christchurch on Saturday, with uncapped flyhalf Stephen Perofeta replacing the injured Beauden Barrett in the reserves.