NZ Rugby News from NZCity

News | Rugby

30 Jun 2022 12:47

NZCity News

Make Home

Home > News > Sports >		Rugby

Covid has wreaked havoc on the All Blacks backline and coaches this week, but it's blindside flanker shaping as an intriguing selection for the opening test against Ireland

30 June 2022

Covid has wreaked havoc on the All Blacks backline and coaches this week, but it's blindside flanker shaping as an intriguing selection for the opening test against Ireland

>> Read Article

The All Blacks backline to be named later this morning for Saturday's first test against Ireland has been scrunched up and redrawn a couple of times this week
	30 Jun: The All Blacks backline to be named later this morning for Saturday's first test against Ireland has been scrunched up and redrawn a couple of times this week... more

Ireland coach Andy Farrell concedes his side were well beaten, but believes his young charges will be better for the 32-17 loss to the Maori All Blacks
	30 Jun: Ireland coach Andy Farrell concedes his side were well beaten, but believes his young charges will be better for the 32-17 loss to the Maori All Blacks... more

Hawke's Bay's comfortably retained rugby's Ranfurly Shield in their first defence of 2022
	29 Jun: Hawke's Bay's comfortably retained rugby's Ranfurly Shield in their first defence of 2022... more

Ruby Tui's not the only sevens star who won't turn out for New Zealand in next month's Commonwealth Games in Birmingham
	29 Jun: Ruby Tui's not the only sevens star who won't turn out for New Zealand in next month's Commonwealth Games in Birmingham... more

Rugby sevens fans will notice some big names missing from the Commonwealth Games team lists, including former All Blacks Sevens captain Tim Mikkelson
	29 Jun: Rugby sevens fans will notice some big names missing from the Commonwealth Games team lists, including former All Blacks Sevens captain Tim Mikkelson... more

Expectations are high in the Maori All Blacks camp, ahead of the first of two midweek matches against Ireland
	29 Jun: Expectations are high in the Maori All Blacks camp, ahead of the first of two midweek matches against Ireland... more

Maori All Blacks coach Clayton McMillan is tempering expectations of a dynamic, clinical performance in the tonight's opener against Ireland in Hamilton
	29 Jun: Maori All Blacks coach Clayton McMillan is tempering expectations of a dynamic, clinical performance in the tonight's opener against Ireland in Hamilton... more

Elton Jantjies will start at first five and Damian Willemse at fullback when South Africa take on Wales in the first test at Loftus Versfeld this weekend
	29 Jun: Elton Jantjies will start at first five and Damian Willemse at fullback when South Africa take on Wales in the first test at Loftus Versfeld this weekend... more

The All Blacks are contemplating being without one of their backline stars for the first two tests of the Ireland series
	28 Jun: The All Blacks are contemplating being without one of their backline stars for the first two tests of the Ireland series... more

Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Next >

Most Popular Recent Rugby News

21 Jun: Phil Robertson believes he could help address an obvious area of weakness in Team New Zealand ++++++++++

04 Jun: An under strength Northern Mystics side will have to fight for a spot in the ANZ Premiership netball final +++++++

18 Jun: A tricky debut for the men's quad at their first rowing World Cup event in Poland +++++++

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

18 Jun: Record-breaking Crusaders beat Blues in pulsating Super Rugby Pacific final in Auckland ++++++

11 Jun: Former New Zealand Rugby boss David Moffett is calling for Blues captain Dalton Papali'i to miss the Super Rugby final - should the Blues make it - in the wake of his speeding incident ++++++

10 Jun: Sam Webster is predicting a medal-fest for the 30-strong New Zealand cycling team named for the Birmingham Commonwealth Games ++++++

Rugby NewsLinks

30 Jun: Sports news in brief (RadioNZ)

30 Jun: Wallaby superstar folau to make tonga debut (RadioNZ)

30 Jun: Ireland pay moving tribute to late sean wainui before maori all blacks game (RadioNZ)

30 Jun: Rugby: warren gatland eyes another coaching role overseas (NZ Herald)

29 Jun: Rugby: māori all blacks and ireland pay tribute to late rugby star sean wainui (NZ Herald)

29 Jun: One week conor farrow was playing rugby, the next he's in icu with guillain-barre syndrome (NZ Herald)

29 Jun: Māori all blacks v ireland: live rugby updates - fmg stadium waikato in hamilton (NZ Herald)

29 Jun: Rugby: israel folau's rare move as international rugby exile ends (NZ Herald)

more Rugby newslinks >>

Top Stories

RUGBY
Covid has wreaked havoc on the All Blacks backline and coaches this week, but it's blindside flanker shaping as an intriguing selection for the opening test against Ireland More...

BUSINESS
A matter of time before small businesses further contribute to inflation More...

Today's News

Accident and Emergency:
A motorcyclist has died in after hitting a power pole on Rotorua's Amohau Street 12:29

Entertainment:
Johnny Depp is reportedly in negotiations to make his comeback in the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' franchise 12:21

International:
Bizarre 'Peaky Blinders heist' sees well-dressed men rob Dutch global arts fair TEFAF in broad daylight 12:19

Entertainment:
Actress Mary Mara has died aged 61 in a suspected drowning 11:51

Law and Order:
Six people have been arrested, during a Police clear-out of the occupation of Wellington's Mahanga Bay 11:49

Accident and Emergency:
Lower Hutt's Randwick Road has reopened after a pedestrian was hit by a car at quarter past seven this morning 11:29

Entertainment:
Katie Price has been reported to police again by her ex-husband Kieran Hayler 11:21

Health & Safety:
Doctors in Christchurch's East say patient bookings haven't risen because of the Bromley stench, but there's been a noticeable lift in symptoms experienced 11:09

Entertainment:
Nicola Roberts has gone public for the first time with her new boyfriend Mitch Hahn 10:51

Soccer:
The Wellington Phoenix have further bolstered their squad for the upcoming A-League football season 10:49

News Search

Power Search