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DUBLIN: New Zealand's two-time Rugby World Cup-winning captain Richie McCaw was named Men's 15s Player of the Decade by World Rugby on Monday (Dec 7). McCaw, who led the All Blacks to back-to-back World Cup titles in 2011 and 2015, saw off competition from former team-mates Dan Carter, Kieran Read, Brodie Retallick and Beauden Barrett, as well as France's Thierry Dusautoir, Ireland's Johnny Sexton and South African Pieter-Steph du Toit. Seven New Zealand players, including Owen Franks, Sam Whitelock and Ma'a Nonu, also feature in the team of the decade, which boasts a total of 1,637 test caps. France fullback Jessy Tremouliere, who was part of the team that won the country's fourth Women's Six Nations title in 2014, was named Women's 15s Player of the Decade. Black Ferns' Portia Woodman took home the Women's Sevens Player of the Decade award while Fiji's Olympic champion Jerry Tuwai claimed the men's prize. Woodman also won the Women's 15s Try of the Decade award for her … [Read more...] about Rugby: Ex-New Zealand skipper McCaw crowned Men’s 15s Player of the Decade

WELLINGTON: New Zealand on Wednesday (Dec 9) marked the one-year anniversary of the volcanic eruption on White Island that killed 22 people, with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern describing the tragic event as "devastating" for the country. The eruption on White Island, also known by its Maori name of Whakaari, left nearly all survivors struggling with severe and long-term injuries. "In a nation that has experienced so much pain and loss in recent times, Dec 9, 2019 was devastating," Ardern said at a commemoration event in Whakatane, a town close to the island. She sent a message of love to survivors and affected families and thanked the first responders and medical professionals who helped. There were 47 people on the island when the volcano erupted at 2.11pm, exploding twice in quick succession and spewing plumes of ash up to 12,000 feet into the air. The majority were tourists from countries like Australia, the United States, Britain, China, Germany and Malaysia who were on … [Read more...] about One year on, New Zealand remembers volcano tragedy that killed and injured dozens

WELLINGTON: New Zealand will attempt a return to normality in international rugby next year, announcing a 15-test program for the All Blacks including an end of year tour to Europe. The All Blacks are set to play Italy and Fiji in home test matches during the July international window, then plan to meet Ireland, France and Italy in a tour to the northern hemisphere in November. Two more matches in November are being negotiated, and might be played at venues in Asia or the United States. The Rugby Championship will again take place at the end of the Super Rugby season and may again be played with all teams in one location. New Zealand Rugby on Thursday stressed the schedule depends on the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. The All Blacks played only six tests this year, four in the Tri-Nations series involving Argentina and Australia and two more as part of a Bledisloe Cup series against Australia. “The All Blacks schedule for 2021 is starting to take shape,” NZR chief executive … [Read more...] about Rugby: New Zealand All Blacks float a 15-test schedule for 2021

WELLINGTON: New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has left the team a day out from their second test against West Indies to attend an appointment with his pregnant wife, the team said on Thursday. Williamson told reporters last week his wife Sarah was due to give birth to their first child "in mid-to-late December" and coach Gary Stead said after the innings and 134-run first test victory the team supported him taking paternity leave. The team said in a statement on Thursday that Williamson had returned to his hometown of Tauranga to attend a medical appointment with his wife but "at this stage he is still available for tomorrow's test". Devon Conway has been called into the squad as batting cover if Williamson, who made his highest test score of 251 in the first test, does not return. Stead is scheduled to address a news conference later on Thursday. … [Read more...] about Cricket: Williamson leaves New Zealand team ahead of second test

Video Player Close Airplanes perform during the Wings Over Wairarapa airshow at the Hood Aerodrome in Masterton, New Zealand, Feb. 27, 2021. Over 15,000 people gathered and crowded on the side of the airstrip of Hood Aerodrome in Masterton, New Zealand on Saturday, to watch the biennial Wings Over Wairarapa airshow. Wings Over Wairarapa 2021 began on Friday and will run for three days. It featured over 70 aircraft including vintage, military, New Zealand Defence Force, jets, helicopters, aerobatic displays, and skydiving. (Photo by Zhang Jianyong/Xinhua) WELLINGTON, Feb. 27 (Xinhua) -- Over 15,000 people gathered and crowded on the side of the airstrip of Hood Aerodrome in Masterton, New Zealand on Saturday, to watch the biennial Wings Over Wairarapa airshow. Wings Over Wairarapa 2021 began on Friday and will run for three days. It featured over 70 aircraft including vintage, military, New Zealand Defence Force, jets, helicopters, aerobatic displays, and skydiving. … [Read more...] about New Zealand’ Wairarapa airshow attracts thousands of visitors despite pandemic