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    Jason Ryan. Photo: Getty Images

    ‘It just hit me, it dropped me. It was tough’: Crusaders assistant coach reveals battle with Covid

    The professional rugby opportunity of a lifetime ended up resembling a near-death experience in France for a Crusaders assistant coach.

    Many roads to coaching, NZR says

    Scott Robertson

    Many roads to coaching, NZR says

    New Zealand Rugby says it has many pathways to become a coach at the top level.

    Coaches need to work their way up to top level: Mains

    Laurie Mains

    Coaches need to work their way up to top level: Mains

    Any coach needs to work their way through the system, starting at a club or school team, if they want to make it to the upper echelon of the trade, a former All Blacks coach says.

    Impey set to leave role at NZ Rugby

    Brent Impey

    Impey set to leave role at NZ Rugby

    New Zealand Rugby chairman Brent Impey says he will leave the role "in the coming months".

    Discarded McKay signed by Crusaders

    Josh McKay. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Discarded McKay signed by Crusaders

    Discarded Highlanders outside back Josh McKay appears to have landed on his feet.

    Coaching requirements have changed

    Jamie Joseph (left) and Tony Brown prior to Japan's game against Ireland. Photo: Getty Images

    Coaching requirements have changed

    Rugby writer Steve Hepburn asks whether coaching professionally has become something of a closed shop.

    Ellison replaces Jones on coaching staff at the Crusaders

    New Crusaders assistant coach Tamati Ellison (left) and head coach Scott Robertson in...

    Ellison replaces Jones on coaching staff at the Crusaders

    Former Otago and Highlanders centre Tamati Ellison has linked with the Crusaders.

    Highlanders get back into training

    The Highlanders have called Otago winger Freedom Vahaakolo into their squad. Photo: Peter McIntosh

    Highlanders get back into training

    The Highlanders got back into what they are paid to do yesterday. And a crowd came to watch.

    Highlanders all at sea in latest team building exercise

    Members of the Highlanders meet some other boats on Otago Harbour yesterday. PHOTOS: GERARD O’BRIEN

    Highlanders all at sea in latest team building exercise

    The Highlanders took to the high seas for a team building exercise that involved a bit of muscle, some navigation and a sprint up a sizeable sand dune.

    Martin has blue and gold around him in Boston

    Otago assistant coach Ryan Martin has arrived in Boston to coach the New England Free Jacks....

    Martin has blue and gold around him in Boston

    Otago assistant coach Ryan Martin will have plenty of southern connections with his new side.

    England star banned for swearing at referee

    Kyle Sinckler has been banned for two games for swearing at a referee. Photo: Getty Images

    England star banned for swearing at referee

    England prop Kyle Sinckler will miss their Six Nations opener against Scotland after being hit with a two-week ban for swearing at a match referee, the Rugby Football Union.

    Confidence imports will play in south this year

    Kazuki Himeno, PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

    Confidence imports will play in south this year

    The Highlanders are confident — well, as confident as one can be in this ever-changing pandemic world — Japanese loose forward Kazuki Himeno will arrive at the franchise next month.

    Chiefs assistant coach signs on long-term

    Clayton McMillan. Photo: Getty Images

    Chiefs assistant coach signs on long-term

    Clayton McMillan is staying long-term at the Chiefs, signing on as an assistant coach for the 2022 and 2023 seasons.

    US equity firm seeks stake in NZ Rugby - report

    The All Blacks perform the haka at the Tri-Nations in Australia last year. Photo: Getty Images

    US equity firm seeks stake in NZ Rugby - report

    US private equity firm Silver Lake is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire a minority stake in the commercial activities of New Zealand Rugby, home of the All Blacks.

    Former Otago rugby coach dies

    Lee Smith

    Former Otago rugby coach dies

    A former Otago coach who coached the side to almost beat the Springboks — though he never went to the game — has died in Auckland.

    The first season of the Landers

    Highlanders halfback Stu Forster makes a burst against the Blues in a pre-season game at 
...

    The first season of the Landers

    In 1996 it was a brave new world. Professional rugby had arrived in New Zealand and a new competition was about to begin. Sports editor Steve Hepburn looks back at the first Highlanders and how the season panned out.

    Barrett still eyeing No 10 jersey after Japan move

    Beauden Barrett could have chosen to play a season in France where, as a non-exempt foreign-based...

    Barrett still eyeing No 10 jersey after Japan move

    Beauden Barrett says he hopes to remain in contention for the All Black No 10 jersey by impressing in Japan's Top League as he begins his sabbatical year.

    Rugby international grateful for chance to come home

    Sene Naoupo, who has since returned to New Zealand, scores a try in a rugby match against...

    Rugby international grateful for chance to come home

    After an "incredibly difficult" journey home to Oamaru from Covid-19-ravaged Ireland, a rugby international is telling New Zealanders not to take the country's position for granted.

    Fellow players honour rookie winger

    Fellow players honour rookie winger

    Rookie Otago winger Freedom Vahaakolo has been honoured by his peers.

    Cane’s award win just another sign of world gone mad

    Sam Cane of the All Blacks leads his team onto the field during the 2020 Tri-Nations match...

    Cane’s award win just another sign of world gone mad

    COMMENT: Now, he is a good bloke is Sam Cane, and nothing against him, but how did he exactly get the award? He led the All Blacks to a 50% win record. Totally unacceptable for this team.
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