Rugby World Cup 2019 draw: Four key clashes
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldThe nations competing at the 2019 Rugby World Cup discovered who they will face in the group stages last night, with several intriguing fixtures being thrown up.England were dumped in the pool of death...
All Blacks face pool B hoodoo
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldEngland may have drawn the 'pool of death' but the All Blacks will feature in the unwanted Pool B for the 2019 World Cup, a section that has never produced a Rugby World Cup winner.Last night's draw in...
Rugby World Cup: Old foes All Blacks and South Africa to face off at Japan 2019
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldThe All Blacks have drawn their old rivals South Africa in their 2019 World Cup pool, a meeting that coach Steve Hansen will be quietly happy about.In a glittering ceremony tonight in the Japanese city...
As it happened: Rugby World Cup 2019 draw
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldWatch stream of Rugby World Cup draw: • App users tap here for live stream Who will the All Blacks be facing when they defend their title? Join us for live updates for the 2019 Rugby World Cup...
Tennis stars Serena and Venus Williams and All Blacks Ardie and Julian Savea help fund Kaikoura swimming pool
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldA charity tennis match pitting superstar sisters Venus and Serena Williams against All Black brothers Julian and Ardie Savea will help fund a new swimming pool in earthquake-hit Kaikoura.The New Year's...
Rugby: Japan offers pioneering World Cup presence
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldIt is a measure of what Japan might offer to the rugby fraternity that even a wizened hack has a frisson of anticipation as a bag is packed for the trip to the ancient city of Kyoto for today's Rugby World...
All you need to know: Rugby World Cup 2019 draw
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldThe image of Richie McCaw hoisting the Webb Ellis Cup aloft at Twickenham 18 months ago may only just be beginning to fade in the minds of many rugby followers worldwide, but the draw for the 2019 Rugby...
Jordie Barrett not included in New Zealand U20s for Rugby World Championship
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand under-20s head coach Craig Philpott has named the 28-man squad hoping to win back the rugby world championship in Georgia. As expected, Jordie Barrett, who turned 20 in February, will...
Bath Rugby are in talks with Paul Grant over a new contract but...
9 years ago by Bath ChronicleThe playing season may be finished, but the futures of a number of Bath Rugby players are still to be decided.The club are in talks with several members of the squad whose contracts are due to expire...
Argentina lurks as dangerous floater in Rugby World Cup draw
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldNew Zealand, South Africa and Argentina all in the same pool at the next Rugby World Cup?The prospect could soon become a reality.The draw for the pool stage of the 2019 tournament will take place in Kyoto,...
