JK on Growing the Game

The Observer talks to All Black legend John Kirwan about his globetrotting ways and aspirations to coach in the UK. “Kirwan was a travelling rugby player long before it became the fashion it is today … Unsurprisingly for a man with such a thirst for different cultures, Kirwan becomes impassioned when discussing the importance of the game growing.” Formerly head coach for Italy, Kirwan now lives in Venice and works as a consultant for Japanese club side NEC Green Rockets.


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Scott Robertson to Succeed Ian Foster

Scott Robertson to Succeed Ian Foster

Crusaders coach Scott Robertson will succeed Ian Foster as head coach of the All Blacks after this year’s World Cup, the BBC reports. Robertson has been appointed on a four-year deal which…