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Ian Kirkpatrick on NZ rugby: "The game has become so gladiatorial."

Publish Date
Fri, 24 May 2024, 6:23pm
Ian Kirkpatrick speaks about his life in rugby - including the shock decision to send Keith Murdoch home from an All Blacks tour 50 years ago. Photo / Neil Reid
Ian Kirkpatrick speaks about his life in rugby - including the shock decision to send Keith Murdoch home from an All Blacks tour 50 years ago. Photo / Neil Reid

Ian Kirkpatrick on NZ rugby: "The game has become so gladiatorial."

Publish Date
Fri, 24 May 2024, 6:23pm

Richie McCaw is urging New Zealand Rugby to change the way they’re governed based on an independent review - emphasising long-term benefits over short-term interests. 

McCaw has warned that New Zealand rugby may lose the unity that has historically strengthened the sport from grassroots, to the professional level. 

Former All Blacks Captain Ian Kirkpatrick told Heather du Plessis Allan “It’s time for change. Changing administration will change the game too, we hope.” 

Kirkpatrick said “The game has become so gladiatorial, that mothers don’t want their kids to play.” 

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