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Former England wing Chris Ashton urges RFU to listen to players on Steve Borthwick decision
England bosses have been urged to copy the All Blacks lead and give the players influence over the future coaching direction of the team. The post Former England wing Chris Ashton urges RFU to listen to players on Steve Borthwick decision appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
New Zealand rugby fixtures 2026: When the All Blacks and Black Ferns are playing this year
Ruben Love of New Zealand celebrates scoring his team's second try against Wales (Getty Images) Every upcoming All Blacks and Black Ferns fixture in one place Every upcoming All Blacks and Black Ferns fixture in one place
Change inbound: How Dave Rennie might bring the All Blacks together
Dave Rennie's appointment as All Blacks head coach sent tongues wagging as to how many changes his new regime will bring. Liam Napier dives into how Rennie's All Blacks will operate, and whether we could see a fresh wave of talent brought in.
Chris Hewett: Dave Rennie should leave Brodie Retallick where he is
Let the fun and games begin. Dave Rennie, freshly-appointed head coach of the All Blacks with a World Cup looming large in his highly educated mindโs eye, appears to be in the mood for a serious discussion on selection policy after identifying Brodie Retallick, one of the stand-out locks of his generation, as a recall target. The post Chris Hewett: Dave Rennie should leave Brodie Retallick where he is appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Robertson is happy to coach Barbarians
FORMER New Zealand coach Scott Robertson will return to rugby by taking charge of the Barbarians this summer. Robertson, whose two-year spell with the All Blacks ended in January, will lead the invitational side against world champions South Africa in Port Elizabeth on June 20, before a match against Wales at Twickenham on 27 June. [โฆ] The post Robertson is happy to coach Barbarians appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Peter Jackson: Memories of All Black legend going under the hammer
In the bad old days when too many referees turned a blind eye to all manner of mayhem, Kevin Skinner built a fearsome reputation for dispensing Old Testament justice on behalf of the All Blacks. The post Peter Jackson: Memories of All Black legend going under the hammer appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Ryan made life tough for 1953 All Blacks
ENGLAND in the mid-1950s, not unlike now, had an abundance of back row talent which probably explains why former Cambridge University and Richmond flanker Peter Ryan was restricted to just the two caps. Ryan, who died this week aged 95, was renowned for his Henry Pollock like speed and certainly caught the eye of the [โฆ] The post Ryan made life tough for 1953 All Blacks appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Paul Rees: All Blacks on the hunt for a redeemer like Rassie Erasmus
Paul Rees looks at the problems facing New Zealand rugby and why that led to Scott Robertson's dismissal. The post Paul Rees: All Blacks on the hunt for a redeemer like Rassie Erasmus appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Brendan Gallagher: Small in stature but big on talent
Back in the day it became almost a clichรฉ that All Blacks forwards were all rugged frontiersmen and farmers โ world champion sheep shearers and woodchoppers โ who worked up a thirst on their day off by knocking the bejesus out of lily livered British and Irish Lions. The post Brendan Gallagher: Small in stature but big on talent appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Nick Cain: Scott โRazorโ Robertson fails to produce a cutting-edge strategy
Scott Robertsonโs โwindmillโ spin breakdancing celebrations were shelved during his tenure as All Blacks head coach. The post Nick Cain: Scott โRazorโ Robertson fails to produce a cutting-edge strategy appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Now the All Blacks need to crack on
THERE is something of the Clive Woodward about Scott Robertson, whose coaching career at international level has just disappeared off a cliff. Both could reasonably be described as energetic, imaginative, communicative and a little on the random side. Both were happy to ruffle feathers and stick it to the governing classes. Both were so animated [โฆ] The post Now the All Blacks need to crack on appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Scott Robertson removed as All Blacks boss
New Zealand are searching for a new head coach after Scott Robertson was forced to step aside following an internal review midway through the 2027 World Cup cycle. The post Scott Robertson removed as All Blacks boss appeared first on The Rugby Paper.