New Zealand lock Sam Whitelock is hoping to feature for his provincial side Canterbury or Super Rugby team Crusaders this year after his Japanese stint was cut short by the pandemic coronavirus.
New Zealand Rugby has announced that a 50 per cent of salary will be cut for leading players if they are unable to play any more games this year following the pandemic coronavirus.
World Rugby vice-chairman Agustin Pichot said the governing body will not guarantee a bailout package if any of the Southern Hemisphere team falls out financially following the pandemic coronavirus.
So much uncertainty has been brought to the forefront where sporting events and entertainment concerts are concerned, thanks to the outbreak of the current virus.
All Blacks centre Anton Lienert-Brown has committed his immediate future with New Zealand Rugby and Super Rugby club Chiefs after signing a new deal at least until 2023.
All Blacks wing Sevu Reece has committed his immediate future with New Zealand Rugby and Super Rugby side Crusaders after signing a new contract until end of 2022 season.
Last weekend in Hamilton, we saw New Zealand’s men and women win their home legs of the World Series, helping to consolidate both teams at the top of their respective competitions.
New Zealand scored three second half tries as they came from behind to beat their Canada counterpart with a 7-24 margin to clinch the Hamilton leg of the Women's World Rugby Sevens Series.
Ahead of the latest leg of the World Sevens Series, England's Ollie Lindsay-Hague feels his side will be able to learn a great deal in New Zealand this weekend.