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  •   Home > News > Sports > Rugby

    New Zealand Rugby chair David Kirk expects Ardie Savea to play for the All Blacks this year - the side's vice-captain had reportedly been dissatisfied with the environment formerly led by departing coach Scott Robertson

    New Zealand Rugby chair David Kirk expects Ardie Savea to play for the All Blacks this year - the side's vice-captain had reportedly been dissatisfied with the environment formerly led by departing coach Scott Robertson


    Serves of thunderstorms have kept quarter-final play to a minimum at the ASB Tennis Classic - Marcos Giron is the only player through to the last four.



    Golfer Daniel Hillier is tied for ninth after carding a two-under par 69 in the first round of the Dubai Invitational on the European Tour - he's three strokes behind leader Rory McIlroy.

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     Other Rugby News
     16 Jan: Questions continue to swirl over Scott Robertson's departure as All Blacks coach
     16 Jan: The attention's now on how New Zealand Rugby approaches its hunt for a new CEO and All Blacks coach
     16 Jan: New Zealand Rugby chair David Kirk is vowing to get the right person in charge and insists there's no rush in appointing a new All Blacks coach
     15 Jan: The search for Scott Robertson's replacement will begin immediately
     15 Jan: Scott Robertson has departed as head All Black coach - following feedback after last year's end of year tour
     15 Jan: A potential crisis looms in All Blacks rugby
     15 Jan: Pressure has emerged demanding changes in the coaching or the culture of the All Blacks after a post-season review
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     Today's News

    Entertainment:
    Jason Segel "can't wait" to marry his fiancee, Kayla Radomski 8:23

    Rugby:
    Questions continue to swirl over Scott Robertson's departure as All Blacks coach 8:07

    Rugby:
    The attention's now on how New Zealand Rugby approaches its hunt for a new CEO and All Blacks coach 7:57

    Politics:
    Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster has been spotted at a cafe with his former boss, Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche 7:57

    Entertainment:
    Hamnet taught Paul Mescal that he cannot be his best self without his loved ones 7:53

    Motoring:
    Te Rapa Road in Hamilton is closed following a serious crash overnight 7:47

    Rugby:
    New Zealand Rugby chair David Kirk is vowing to get the right person in charge and insists there's no rush in appointing a new All Blacks coach 7:27

    Entertainment:
    Kim Kardashian's longtime best friend Allison Statter accidentally set her hair on fire 7:23

    Business:
    ???1;The construction sector's feeling optimistic, despite weak demand 7:17

    Accident and Emergency:
    One person has died and three others are injured after a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 6 near Winton, Southland 6:57


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