John Plumtree

Holland and Gibbes extend contracts with the Hurricanes and New Zealand Rugby

Jason Holland and Chris Gibbes have extended their contracts with the Hurricanes and New Zealand Rugby (NZR) through to the end of 2023.   Head coach Holland guided the Hurricanes to five Super...

Blues unveil 2021 squad including Pat Lam's nephew AJ

  The Blues are determined to ensure their progress in 2020 was no aberration after naming their squad for the Super Rugby Aotearoa and Trans-Tasman competitions.   The squad includes 12 current...

John Plumtree & Ardie Savea Press Conference

Bledisloe Cup Three: New Zealand press conference

New Zealand coach Ian Foster, assistant coach John Plumtree and captain Sam Cane speak to the media at ANZ Stadium after the third Bledisloe Cup Test against the Wallabies.        

Barrett Boost For All Blacks But Concern For Sam Whitelock

Ahead of their second test against the Wallabies, All Blacks head coach could have both Beauden and Scott Barrett at his disposal following their 16 all draw last weekend.    Beauden Barrett...

All Blacks name Rugby Championship squad

Seven uncapped players earn a call-up for New ZealandNew mix: Players at the All Blacks anouncement, in Wellington. (Getty Images)All Blacks name Rugby Championship squad The All Blacks selectors – head...

Mo'unga v Barrett as Teams are named for North v South match

The two teams for the eagerly-anticipated North v South match at Sky Stadium in Wellington on Saturday 5 September have been named.   The teams are as follows:       The...

Barrett v Mo'unga | How The North & South Could Line Up

The squads for the eagerly-awaited have been selected by the All Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Grant Fox and John Plumtree with the All Blacks Assistant Coaches leading the two sides, with Plumtree...

Squads named for eagerly-awaited North v South match

The squads for the eagerly-awaited Steinlager North vs South match scheduled for Saturday 29 August have been named.   The squads have been selected by the All Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Grant...

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Beauden Barrett joins an illustrious group of players to join Suntory Sungoliath     Beauden Barrett's move to Japanese side Suntory Sungoliath sees the All Black playmaker join an...