All Blacks lose prop Tu'ungafasi for Tests in South Africa
All Blacks prop Ofa Tu'ungafasi has withdrawn from the team's Rugby Championship matches in South Africa because of a neck injury, New Zealand head coach Ian Foster confirmed on Tuesday.
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Ian Foster 'not panicking' in wake of series loss to Ireland as pivotal South Africa tour looms
Ian Foster has shrugged off queries over his future as New Zealand coach in the wake of the landmark series defeat to Ireland and with crucial Tests against South Africa looming.
Seven players from Australian rugby league side Manly Sea Eagles boycott match over pride jersey
Seven players from Australian rugby league side Manly Sea Eagles will not play this week after refusing to wear the club's one-off Pride jersey due to "cultural and religious" beliefs, the club's coach revealed today.
All Blacks draft in Crusaders prop Newell to cover Tu’ungafasi injury
MELBOURNE : Uncapped Canterbury Crusaders prop Fletcher Newell has been drafted into New Zealand's squad for the tour of South Africa to replace the injured Ofa Tu'ungafasi.
All Blacks coach Ian Foster insists 'no panic' in camp ahead of Bok Tests
All Blacks head coach Ian Foster insisted on Tuesday there is no panic in their ranks before facing South Africa away, even with New Zealand's pride dented by their home series defeat to Ireland.
Rugby league-Pride jersey triggers boycott by seven Manly players
MELBOURNE :Seven players from Australian National Rugby League team Manly Sea Eagles will boycott a championship match this week in protest at being made to wear an "inclusiveness" jersey, triggering criticism from the club's first openly gay player.
Rugby league-Manly players to boycott NRL match over pride jersey
MELBOURNE :Players from Australia's Manly Sea Eagles are planning to boycott a National Rugby League match rather than wear an "inclusiveness" jersey, triggering criticism from the club's first openly gay player.
“We could have been smarter” – Kristian Woolf on long schedule ahead of World Cup
St Helens and Tonga head coach Kristian Woolf believes the sport could have been smarter with its scheduling in a World Cup year.