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NZ Rugby boss Steve Tew on new deal - Sky have nothing to worry about

9 years ago by New Zealand Herald

New Zealand Rugby boss Steve Tew says his organisation's new four-year deal with Vodafone will help them prepare for the future, but insists broadcast partner Sky Television have nothing to worry about.The...

What the future of sport viewing could look like

9 years ago by New Zealand Herald

The ways people watch and consume sport in New Zealand are constantly evolving, and those changes could be accelerated after New Zealand Rugby's announcement today.A new partnership with Vodafone has left...

Vodafone announced as new sponsor for New Zealand Rugby

9 years ago by New Zealand Herald

New Zealand Rugby has kicked long-time sponsor Spark into touch and linked up with rival Vodafone in an alliance that could spell trouble for Sky TV.At Eden Park in Auckland today, NZR announced a new...

Anthony Watson: Lions have nothing to fear from New Zealand's vaunted back three

9 years ago by New Zealand Herald

Anthony Watson says the British and Irish Lions have nothing to fear from New Zealand's vaunted back three and insists the tourists can 'dominate' the world champions with their attacking game.The upcoming...

Rugby: Scott McLeod remaining non-committal about All Blacks job

9 years ago by New Zealand Herald

Highlanders assistant coach Scott McLeod says he will put up his hand for an All Blacks role but is undecided about leaving his Super Rugby side.With defensive guru Wayne Smith walking away from the All...

All Blacks: Smith 'no' to Bulls and tick for Foster

9 years ago by New Zealand Herald

Wayne Smith has sworn never to help any of New Zealand's traditional rugby rivals challenge his beloved team.The 60-year-old veteran, who on Friday announced he will step down as Steve Hansen's right-hand...

How the 67' All Blacks changed the game

9 years ago by New Zealand Herald

New Zealand rugby seemed in good shape as it counted down to 1967, the 75th Jubilee of the New Zealand Rugby Football Union.The All Blacks were arguably the best team in the world and the transformation...

Sir Colin Meads statue to be unveiled in Te Kuiti on June 19

9 years ago by New Zealand Herald

Attending the unveiling of a statue honouring his rugby greatness looks set to be Sir Colin Meads' final public appearance - with the Kiwi sporting hero confirming he won't be attending any of the upcoming...

Mt Albert Grammar School names field after All Black Bryan Williams

9 years ago by New Zealand Herald

All Black legend Bryan Williams has been immortalised at his old high school - with Mt Albert Grammar School renaming their number one playing field the 'BG Williams Field'. Williams, who became an All...

Rugby: Wayne Smith's smarts will be hard to replace

9 years ago by New Zealand Herald

In what was already shaping as one of the most challenging rugby years in a decade, the All Blacks now have another hurdle to jump which will be trying to recruit a new defence coach to replace Wayne Smith.The...