A security consultant employed by the All Blacks denies a charge of false representation over a bugging scandal involving the world champions, his lawyer said Tuesday. Adrian Gard was charged in February after a bug was allegedly discovered during a routine check of a hotel meeting room before the Bledisloe Cup Test against Australia last … Read more
England could play New Zealand a year earlier than scheduled if they can get an agreement to face the world champions at Twickenham on November 4, the Daily Mail reported Wednesday. A quirk of the international fixture schedule means that New Zealand and England — the top two teams in the world rankings — are … Read more
All Black halfback Tawera Kerr-Barlow announced a move to France’s La Rochelle Wednesday, becoming the latest New Zealander to head overseas after failing to cement a starting spot with the world champions. The 26-year-old said he would join the Top 14 leaders on a three-year deal after completing the Super Rugby season with the Waikato … Read more
Europe-based former All Black Pat Lam slammed Steve Hansen on Thursday after the world champions’ coach labelled him an “ex-New Zealander” in a row over players. The argument erupted after Lam this week successfully lured backrow forward Steven Luatua from New Zealand to English Premiership club Bristol, where he will coach next year. A frustrated … Read more
All Blacks back Israel Dagg said Monday he had signed to stay in New Zealand until the end of 2019, turning down lucrative offers from overseas clubs. Retaining the 28-year-old is a major coup for New Zealand Rugby, which last week also secured fullback Ben Smith’s services until 2020. Dagg said he had to weigh … Read more