Liam Napier
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All Blacks coaching role: Joe Schmidt considers bid for top job, Leon MacDonald emerges as deciding factor
Joe Schmidt is weighing up a significant change of heart. → Read More
All Blacks: Liam Napier - How Ian Foster can be the big winner from coaching saga
Opinion: Foster could use his imminent exit to spark the ABs push for World Cup glory. → Read More
Rugby: All Blacks midfielder Roger Tuivasa-Sheck scores for Blues in preseason win over Hurricanes
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has signalled his intent to force his way into the World Cup squad. → Read More
Scott Robertson’s last dance: The shadow looming over Super Rugby
In his last dance, can Razor conjure a seventh and final championship? → Read More
Rugby: Vern Cotter quits as Fiji coach ahead of World Cup
His sudden resignation, seven months out from the World Cup, comes as a major surprise. → Read More
Liam Napier: First openly gay All Black Campbell Johnstone’s journey shows how far New Zealand still has to go
OPINION: Campbell Johnstone’s story should be lauded for years to come. → Read More
Exclusive: NZ Rugby set to confirm ‘unsettling’ timing of next All Blacks head coach within weeks
Sport|RugbyExclusive: NZ Rugby set to confirm ‘unsettling’ timing of next All Blacks head coach within weeks All Blacks head coach Ian Foster may have even more stress piled on his shoulders in the lead-up to the World Cup. Photo / Photosport A decision on the timing to appoint the next All Blacks coach is imminent, with all indications pointing towards a potentially divisive pre-World Cup… → Read More
Boxing: Joseph Parker has to go the distance to defeat Jack Massey
Joseph Parker could not deliver the spectacular finish he craved. → Read More
Liam Napier: On All Blacks’ radar? The truth about Wallabies’ sacking of Dave Rennie
OPINION: Well before this year’s season kicks off NZ Rugby have plenty to ponder. → Read More
New Year Honours: A rugby dame! Trailblazing Black Fern Farah Palmer singles out female pioneers
Farah Palmer accepted her damehood honour to acknowledge other trailblazers. → Read More
Rugby: New Zealand Rugby in urgent meetings over multi-million-dollar sponsorship deal with Altrad
NZR may be forced to reconsider a multi-million-dollar sponsorship agreement. → Read More
Exclusive: New Zealand Rugby rejects Beauden Barrett’s radical overseas request
Beauden Barrett's request had never been allowed before. NZ Rugby said no. → Read More
Rugby: New Zealand Rugby prepared to break tradition for next All Blacks coach
The NZR could make a coaching decision before next year’s World Cup. → Read More
Rugby: All Blacks coach Ian Foster admits side must learn to close out tests after Twickenham collapse
By Liam Napier in London The sun shone brightly on a crisp Autumn day as the All Blacks departed Teddington, their final stop on a wild season punctuated by historic lows, significant change and → Read More
Rugby: All Blacks halfback TJ Perenara out for nine months, faces race for World Cup
Ian Foster confirmed the worst-case injury. → Read More
Rugby: Aaron Smith says this All Blacks year worse than 2019 semifinal loss
Aaron Smith revealed just how close to the bone the fallout from this year has cut. → Read More
The Sauce with Liam Napier: The big selection calls for All Blacks showdown with England
Some tough selection decisions loom for Ian Foster. → Read More
All Blacks v England: Ian Foster on season-defining Twickenham test and Eddie Jones’ barbs
With Twickenham in sight, Ian Foster has struck a tone of intent. → Read More
Rugby: All Blacks coach Ian Foster impressed with ‘signs of growth’ in comeback win over Scotland
Ian Foster believes his side is heeding the harsh lessons of their last northern tour. → Read More
Rugby: Ill-disciplined All Blacks escape to avoid first Scotland loss
Another so close, so far, occasion for Scotland. → Read More