News | Rugby

17 Sep 2025 7:51

| outlook hotmail | yahoo mail | gmail | news | weather | finance | shopping | about nzcity | Search |

NZCity News

News

Home > News > Sports > Rugby

The All Blacks have a big hole to fill in their midfield ahead of Saturday's opening test against Ireland at Eden Park

The All Blacks have a big hole to fill in their midfield ahead of Saturday's opening test against Ireland at Eden Park

27 June 2022

Crusaders Jack Goodhue and David Havili have been ruled out due to COVID-19 and Brayden Ennor's been called into the squad.

Meanwhile Former Ireland coach Joe Schmidt has been called into camp after head coach Ian Foster and assistants John Plumtree and Scott McLeod tested positive.

Dame Noeline Taurua is set to put her team of 12 for next month's Birmingham Commonwealth Games through a gruelling five day training camp.

Captain Gina Crampton says it will be physically and mentally testing.

Novak Djokovic is motivated to defend his Wimbledon title because it shapes as his last Grand Slam of the year.

The Serbian as per tradition kicks off the centre court action tonight.

>> More Rugby News

Subscribe to NZCity's Rugby articles

© 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

Other Rugby News

16 Sep: Netball New Zealand board chair Matt Whineray claims stood-down coach Dame Noeline Taurua was aware of the investigation into the Silver Ferns environment, despite reports to the contrary

16 Sep: Another blow to the All Blacks' halfback stocks

15 Sep: Assistant coach Jason Ryan concedes the All Blacks leadership group will need a review session before the first Bledisloe Cup match against Australia on September 27

14 Sep: All Blacks coach Scott Robertson is vowing to get the message through to his side after their worst ever loss

14 Sep: To the final play of the Ranfurly Shield clash between Canterbury and Tasman in Christchurch..

14 Sep: The halfback calvary is about to return for the All Blacks - just as they lose another number nine following the worst loss in their history against the Springboks

14 Sep: The All Blacks' night to forget at Sky Stadium has been compounded by another halfback injury

Top Stories

RUGBY
Netball New Zealand board chair Matt Whineray claims stood-down coach Dame Noeline Taurua was aware of the investigation into the Silver Ferns environment, despite reports to the contrary More...

BUSINESS
A brand of frozen green garlic's been recalled due to possible Salmonella More...

Today's News

Law and Order:
More than seven thousand people have been sent to prison following a conviction 7:47

Law and Order:
Two young people are being spoken to by police after a ram raid this morning in Wellington, and subsequent crash 7:37

Entertainment:
Ricky Hatton has died at the age of 46 7:31

Cricket:
A chance for the Black Caps to build depth and experience in the Chappell-Hadlee T20 series against Australia at home 7:27

Law and Order:
Charlie Kirk shooting suspect Tyler Robinson charged with murder as prosecutors seek death penalty 7:27

International:
Hundreds of childcare workers blacklisted but parents kept in the dark 7:27

Health & Safety:
Christchurch Hospital has a brand new Ambulatory Care Hub 7:27

Law and Order:
The trial of a Christchurch police officer accused of stealing money handed into the station by members of the public, has been aborted 7:07

Entertainment:
Jessie J credits music with helping her cancer recovery 7:01

Entertainment:
Emma Heming Willis says moving Bruce Willis into a separate residence was the best decision for their family 6:31

News Search

© 2025 New Zealand City Ltd