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Razor’s All Blacks lacked sharp edge but sacking Robertson does not guarantee revival | Robert Kitson

There is still time before 2027 World Cup to rescue the drooping silver fern but rebuilding an international team is hard and New Zealand’s aura has fadedAs a keen surfer Scott Robertson is well aware how abruptly situations can change. One minute you are riding the perfect wave, the next you’re being dumped from a great height and having your world tipped upside down. Which is essentially how “Razor” will now be feeling after being ousted as All Blacks head coach barely two years into his tenure.On the surface he was everything New Zealand rugby could have wished for. The serial domestic winner who had guided the Crusaders to seven successive Super rugby titles, the empathetic everyman with the break-dancing skills to match. If anyone could connect with younger generations and encourage everyone to fall in love with the ABs again, surely he was da man? Continue reading...

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'Ultimate honour' - King named Ireland captain after fearing career was over

Erin King says being named Ireland captain before the Women's Six Nations is the "ultimate honour" after fearing her Test career was over during an injury lay-off.

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