Watch: Coach Steve goes boat-racing
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldWith the America's Cup and Lions tour both occupying our sporting attention, Coach Steve takes some time out from the rugby to offer the sailors some advice.Turns out Coach Steve can call on quite a memorable...
Speculation rife that Prince Harry is about to gatecrash the Lions tour of New Zealand
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldSpeculation is mounting that Prince Harry is about to gatecrash the British and Irish Lions rugby tour of New Zealand. The 32-year-old royal touched down in Sydney last night for a series of official engagements...
All Blacks don't expect to face 'Warrenball' in tests against Lions
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldAll Blacks analyst 'Aussie' McLean is not buying into claims the British and Irish Lions will play boring "Warrenball" rugby against the world champions.McLean told the London Telegraph he believes the...
Rugby: Onus on Sonny Bill Williams to prove he's the All Blacks' right man
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldThe irony won't be missed by Lions coach Warren Gatland that the Blues are sending their midfield into action at Eden Park with the clearest message to run hard and straight.The Blues want to see Sonny...
Another injury worry for All Blacks ahead of Lions series
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldLock Brodie Retallick has emerged as the latest injury worry for the All Blacks ahead of the test series against the British and Irish Lions.Radio Sport rugby editor Nigel Yalden understands Retallick...
A baby for The Bus - All Black Julian Savea and his wife announce big family news
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldThe Bus is going to be a dad again.All Blacks winger Julian Savea and his wife, Fatima, have announced on social media that they expecting a baby in December.The Hurricane shared the happy news alongside...
Queen's Birthday Honours 2017: Michael Niko Jones potent force on and off the pitch
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldMichael Niko Jones Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to the Pacific community and youth Michael Niko Jones was a prince of a player, arguably the most athletically gifted...
Rugby: Damian McKenzie presses case for All Blacks place
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldWith the All Blacks squad set to be named on Thursday, Damian McKenzie issued a timely reminder of his abundant talents on Saturday night.McKenzie appears locked in a battle with Jordie Barrett for the...
Lions v All Blacks: Clash of the coaches
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldAs much as the series is a clash between the All Blacks and the Lions players, it is a conflict between two of the longest serving and most experienced coaches in the international game.Not many coaches...
Weekend Herald editorial: Value of the All Blacks rises to new heights
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldWhen the Lions open their tour with a match in Whangarei tonight, they will be as close as they will probably come to New Zealand rugby as it used to be. They will be playing a selection of young, largely...
