Hansen decision allows NZ to plan for succession
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comAll Blacks coach Steve Hansen's decision to stay on with the team until after the 2019 World Cup in Japan has now thrown up another question in the rugby-mad country. Who is going to replace him?
Wallabies begin Championship preparations
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auWallabies coach Michael Cheika is set to enjoy one advantage over newly re-signed All Blacks counterpart Steve Hansen, with most of his players already assembling in Sydney to prepare for the Rugby Championship....
Steve Hansen decides he likes coaching rugby’s best team, re-signs until 2019
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auThe All Blacks’ era of unparalleled dominance on the international rugby scene is set to continue, with World Cup-winning coach Steve Hansen extending his contract until the end of the 2019 World...
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen to stay in charge until 2019 World Cup
1 decade ago by The GuardianCoach changes mind after saying he would retire after World Cup triumphNew Zealand have enjoyed unprecedented success since he took over in 2012All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has extended his contract with...
Speed the essence in Super Rugby playoffs
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auPlaying at speed is Super Rugby’s winning prescription and Chiefs coach Dave Rennie hopes his team can muster more of it over the next two weeks. A trio of up-tempo New Zealand teams and the free-wheeling...
Lions alone against NZ supremacy
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comCellar dwellers for most of their current incarnation, South Africa's Lions were left standing as the only threat to New Zealand domination of Super Rugby after the weekend's first round of playoffs.
Byrne to give Wallabies the skills
1 decade ago by Rugby 365NEWS: Former All Blacks skills coach, Mick Byrne, has returned to his Australian roots after being snapped up by the Australian Rugby Union until the end of the 2019 World Cup.
Australia recruit former All Blacks skills coach
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comFormer All Blacks skills coach Mick Byrne has signed a four-year deal to work with the Wallabies under Michael Cheika, the Australian Rugby Union (ARU) said on Sunday.
More travel for Kiwi teams
1 decade ago by Rugby 365SUPER RUGBY SEMIFINALS: New Zealand teams will continue their trans-ocean travels for the Super Rugby semifinals next week.
Crusaders succumb to Lions in Johannesburg
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auTodd Blackadder’s reign as Crusaders coach has ended in familiar fashion, with a 42-25 loss to the rampant Lions in their Super Rugby quarter-final in Johannesburg. The home side were always in control...
