Laurie Mains
Springboks and All Blacks seek record fourth World Cup title
Both the All Blacks and the Springboks are seeking to become the first side to win a fourth Rugby World Cup title.
Former All Blacks coach Laurie Mains coached the side at the 1995 World Cup final… Audio
Former All Blacks coach Laurie Mains on Scott Robertson's appointment
Arguably one of the worst-kept sports secrets is officially out, Scott Robertson will be the next coach of the All Blacks.
NZR made the anouncement this afternoon with boss Mark Robinson saying a… Video, Audio
All Blacks didn't learn much from Ireland defeat - Mains
All Blacks coach Ian Foster called it, quote, "our best performance of the year". The under fire coach was referring to New Zealand's 26-points-to-10 defeat at the hands of the Springboks in Mbombela… Audio
Highlanders to face Blues in Crusaders-less trans-Tasman rugby final
For the first time in a while the Crusaders aren't in a rugby final.
Instead in this weekend's final of Trans-Tasman Super Rugby are the Blues and the Highlanders.
Former All Blacks coach and… Audio
Professional rugby players should not have veto power on Silver Lake deal - Laurie Mains
Laurie Mains has been playing rugby since he was a child, and went on to play for and coach the All Blacks.
He says he cannot fathom why the professional players are not getting in behind a deal that… Video, Audio
All Blacks need more flexibility after Argentina loss - Laurie Mains
The former All Blacks coach Laurie Mains believes it's vital the team develops its ability to go to Plan B when Plan A isn't working.
Saturday night's historic loss to Argentina means the New Zealand… Audio
Taranaki to defend Ranfurly Shield against Otago
This weekend fans will be back on the side lines as the Taranaki Bulls defend the Ranfurly Shield against Otago.
In the first live sports event since much of the country moved to Level 1, up to 2500… Audio
North vs South inter-island match returns
Regarded as a relic of the amateur era, rugby's North-South inter-island match makes its return this weekend in Wellington.
There can't be a crowd because of Covid-19 restrictions but the game should… Audio
Laurie Mains surprised Aaron Mauger leaving Highlanders
The former Otago, Highlanders and All Blacks coach Laurie Mains admits he's a little suprised that Aaron Mauger is leaving the franchise.
Mauger has been in charge the last three years but in a… Audio
Sports News for 29 October 2019
New Zealand Rugby expects to have a new All Black coach appointed by Christmas. Audio
Who will be the next All Blacks coach?
With the disappointment of the All Blacks early exit from the Rugby World Cup starting to fade - well at least for some of us - thoughts are now turning to who might be the next All Blacks coach… Audio
Musical Chair: Joel Tobeck
Kiwi actor Joel Tobeck sits down in the Musical Chair to discuss his role as former All Blacks coach Laurie Mains in the Jonah TV series and share a couple of musical tracks that are very dear to his… Audio
All Blacks 'a little bit flat this year' - Laurie Mains
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen is predicting big improvements once the team locks in changes they are trying to make to the way they play. The All Blacks lost to Ireland yesterday morning, going down… Audio
Former All Blacks pay tribute to felled Pinetree
New Zealand rugby legends of a bygone era all remember former All Black Sir Colin Meads, who died yesterday at the age of 81 after a year-long battle with pancreatic cancer. Audio
'No bigger person took the field' - Laurie Mains
"No bigger person took the field in world rugby" - former All Black Laurie Mains remembers his teammate and friend Sir Colin Meads, who has died, aged 81. Audio
Jonah Lomu - Laurie Mains
Laurie Mains, remembers the All Black great who died today, aged 40. Audio
Experts weigh in on ABs win
Back now to the rugby world cup victory on the line is former All Blacks coach Laurie Mains, former player Michael Jones and former Wallaby and sports columnist Peter FitzSimons. Audio
Rugby greats pick their RWC favourites
It's the going to be the topic of every coffee break this week. We are of course talking about the much anticipated Rugby World Cup final between the All Blacks and Australia on Sunday. Audio
Ex-All Blacks discuss new plan to try out six-point tries
Many New Zealand rugby commentators say increasing points awarded for scoring a try from five to six, will promote a more open and attack focused game, but may not prevent players from committing… Audio
ABs set their sights on Rugby Championship in August
After a clean sweep against the French, the All Blacks are now setting their sights on the Rugby Championship with Australia, South Africa and Argentina in August. Audio