New Zealand Rugby (NZR) compared the vitriol surrounding Sonny Bill Williams’ religious objections to wearing a banking logo with homophobia on Thursday, urging fans to respect the All Black star’s beliefs. Williams, a devout Muslim, appeared for the Auckland Blues last weekend with the Bank of New Zealand (BNZ) logo on his shirt collar blocked … Read more
All Blacks star Sonny Bill Williams was given permission Wednesday to wear a special Auckland Blues jersey with no bank advertisements in line with his religious beliefs, after he covered a sponsor’s logo at the weekend. Williams, a devout Muslim, appeared for the Blues during Saturday’s loss to the Otago Highlanders with the Bank of … Read more
New Zealand’s prime minister on Monday criticised All Blacks star Sonny Bill Williams’ decision to block out a sponsor’s logo on his shirt apparently for religious reasons. Williams appeared for the Auckland Blues during Saturday’s loss to the Otago Highlanders with the Bank of New Zealand (BNZ) logo taped over on his collar. New Zealand … Read more