All Blacks great Michael Jones told AFP that rugby union in New Zealand is losing the battle for "hearts and minds" to rival code rugby league, particularly among Pacific islanders. New Zealand is ...
It is feared soft-power politics and a $240m war-chest could leave Samoa and Tonga uniquely vulnerable ...
Auckland Rugby League boss Duane Mann says there's been a 33 percent rise in new players across its network with some clubs at capacity.
Michael Jones calls for change to capture the Pacific public's attention and grow the game.