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One-test All Black Harry Plummer is poised to leave New Zealand Rugby. The Blues pivot, who played his so-far only test to date against Australia in Sydney in September, has reportedly signed with French outfit ASM Clermont. The move is being reported by multiple French outlets with Plummer expected to leave after next year's Super Rugby season, having visited the club while in Europe with the All Blacks XV. Injury has ruled Plummer out of any further involvement in the All Blacks end of year tour after being called in from the second-tier squad. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Was für ein Wochenende! Irland - NZ an sich ein enttäuschendes Spiel ohne wirklichen Flow. Dafür hat aber England - Australien alle Erwartungen übertroffen. Für Japan und Italien war es ein rabenschwarzer Tag, Schottland wird sich ärgern und der Druck auf Warren Gatland wird mittlerweile immens groß sein nach 10 Niederlagen in Folge. USA überraschen in Portugal, Spanien schlägt Uruguay und Georgien hat leider zu wenig gegen die All Blacks XV zu bieten. Viel Spaß! Meldet euch unter fragen@vorpass.de, abonniert uns und wenn euch der Podcast gefällt, bewertet uns bei der Plattform eurer Wahl :) Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen? Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich. Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.Gern unterstützen wir dich bei deiner Podcast-Produktion. ?>

Was für ein Wochenende! Irland - NZ an sich ein enttäuschendes Spiel ohne wirklichen Flow. Dafür hat aber England - Australien alle Erwartungen übertroffen. Für Japan und Italien war es ein rabenschwarzer Tag, Schottland wird sich ärgern und der Druck auf Warren Gatland wird mittlerweile immens groß sein nach 10 Niederlagen in Folge. USA überraschen in Portugal, Spanien schlägt Uruguay und Georgien hat leider zu wenig gegen die All Blacks XV zu bieten. Viel Spaß! Meldet euch unter fragen@vorpass.de, abonniert uns und wenn euch der Podcast gefällt, bewertet uns bei der Plattform eurer Wahl :) Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen? Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich. Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.Gern unterstützen wir dich bei deiner Podcast-Produktion. ?>

Was für ein Wochenende! Irland - NZ an sich ein enttäuschendes Spiel ohne wirklichen Flow. Dafür hat aber England - Australien alle Erwartungen übertroffen. Für Japan und Italien war es ein rabenschwarzer Tag, Schottland wird sich ärgern und der Druck auf Warren Gatland wird mittlerweile immens groß sein nach 10 Niederlagen in Folge. USA überraschen in Portugal, Spanien schlägt Uruguay und Georgien hat leider zu wenig gegen die All Blacks XV zu bieten. Viel Spaß! Meldet euch unter fragen@vorpass.de, abonniert uns und wenn euch der Podcast gefällt, bewertet uns bei der Plattform eurer Wahl :) Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen? Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich. Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.Gern unterstützen wir dich bei deiner Podcast-Produktion. ?>

On this week's episode of the Red 78 with Alan Quinlan, Fiona Hayes and Ruairi O'Hagan:(0.00) Intro and comments(4.00) Munster v All Blacks XV lookback(18.00) Head coach chat(27.20) Star of the week(29.00) Eimear Considine retires(31.40) Ireland v New Zealand previewGet in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ieSubscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78The first twenty minutes of this week's podcast is unlocked, but to listen to the full podcast, get on over to the Off The Ball app, or become a member at offtheball.com/join.

Myself and Sam recap the Munster v All Blacks XV game, the England V New Zealand game and look ahead to the Irish game this Friday.

Part 1 - All Blacks vs England RecapPart 2 - All Blacks XV vs MunsterPart 3 - Scotland vs FijiPart 4 - Games this week - Predictions Ireland vs New ZealandEngland vs AustraliaItaly vs ArgentinaFrance vs JapanWales vs FijiScotland vs South AfricaPart 5 - Joseph Suaalii loan deal????

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the details on Jonathan Sexton's involvement with the Ireland squad ahead of next week's autumn opener with the All Blacks. Simon Easterby gives an insight into Sexton's impact on the current crop of no.10s, and on the Emerging Ireland cohort looking to win senior caps this month. Ronan O'Gara responds to stories linking him with the Munster vacancy. The All Blacks XV named to play Munster at Thomond Park contains five players with senior caps. Jamie George on the Haka, as Joe Marler rows back on his 'binned' comment.And the shortlists are revealed for the Guinness Rugby Writers Ireland Player of the Year awards.

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the details on Jonathan Sexton's involvement with the Ireland squad ahead of next week's autumn opener with the All Blacks. Simon Easterby gives an insight into Sexton's impact on the current crop of no.10s, and on the Emerging Ireland cohort looking to win senior caps this month. Ronan O'Gara responds to stories linking him with the Munster vacancy. The All Blacks XV named to play Munster at Thomond Park contains five players with senior caps. Jamie George on the Haka, as Joe Marler rows back on his 'binned' comment.And the shortlists are revealed for the Guinness Rugby Writers Ireland Player of the Year awards.

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from Munster whose head of rugby operations Ian Costello provided the latest on their hunt for a Graham Rowntree replacement. Munster have also named their team to face that All Blacks XV at Thomond Park. We hear from Ireland defence coach Simon Easterby regarding their mini injury crisis at hooker, and how they've been inspired this week by the tales that inspired the movie 'Alive'. Scott Robertson has responded to Joe Marler's Haka comments, and he's also named the team to face England. Scotland have also shown their hand for their first autumn test against Fiji. And a Wales prop goes public with a heart condition.

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from Munster whose head of rugby operations Ian Costello provided the latest on their hunt for a Graham Rowntree replacement. Munster have also named their team to face that All Blacks XV at Thomond Park. We hear from Ireland defence coach Simon Easterby regarding their mini injury crisis at hooker, and how they've been inspired this week by the tales that inspired the movie 'Alive'. Scott Robertson has responded to Joe Marler's Haka comments, and he's also named the team to face England. Scotland have also shown their hand for their first autumn test against Fiji. And a Wales prop goes public with a heart condition.

Brett McKay and Harry Jones switch Games of the Week back into international mode for the start of the November Internationals, where the guys set, manage, and temper expectations for the SANZAAR nations, as they work out best and worst case scenarios for South Africa, New Zealand, Australia, and Argentina from their Northern or Spring Tours, or Autumn Nations Series, or whatever we're calling this next month of Test rugby. This week's Games of the Week: • England v New Zealand at Twickenham • Munster v All Blacks XV in Limerick • Scotland v Fiji at Murrayfield • Top 14 Rd.9: Bayonne v Toulouse Social media: #89Combo Twitter: https://twitter.com/89combo YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@8-9Combo Brett: https://twitter.com/BMcSport Harry: https://twitter.com/HaribaldiJones Make sure you SUBSCRIBE on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/1BcKhb24YOtwQhKc0S3sDm Find Brett and Harry's written work on RugbyPass and The Roar: Brett: https://www.rugbypass.com/plus/contributor/brett-mckay/ Harry: https://www.theroar.com.au/author/haribaldi/ Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/track/oakvale-of-albion/extreme Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

All Blacks XV Coach Clayton McMillan joins Riccardo to talk All Blacks XV v Munster, squad selections, history, playing in front of a sell-out crowd, expectations & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ahead of Munster's curtain raising showdown with the All Blacks XV, today's show is a special crossover with The Red Army Podcast to preview the game. Enjoy! Red Army Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/047VXpC70UxcV4QWxWcIHD?si=03ad70902a46474a Movember Campaign - https://movember.com/m/15227326?mc=1 Co Host - Patricia: Ruck'N' Roll Podcast and @_PatriciaV_ on Twitter/X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

News Clippings with Masport. Riccardo has compiled some of the sports action from around the world, so you don't have to do the digging including, Munster fire coach, All Blacks XV update & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier recap all the big news of the rugby world from the last fortnight - beginning with the All Blacks and All Blacks XV squads selected for tours north - who were the unlucky ones that missed out and who can count themselves lucky to be there? We review the Black Ferns' WXV1 campaign and assess their stocks a year out from the Rugby World Cup in England, as well as look at the NPC with the final four now set.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clayton McMillan is set to coach the All Blacks XV squad that will play Irish club Munster and Georgia in November. McMillan replaces Leon MacDonald as coach of the squad. He joined D'Arcy to discuss this new appointment. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show: Taylor Edwards We remember Shayne Philpott Staf & producer Jacob name their All Blacks XV's for the 2027 RWC Lost in the Wash Back in the Day & your texts and calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On todays show: John's Hot Knives feature Joey Manu, his All Blacks XV and Wrestlemania Nick talks his kids basketball team Just Buckets Mulls Multi is 0 from 4 Ravinder Hunia talks UFC 300 And we're talking Sports Movies in Question Time! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On todays show: John's Hot Knives feature Joey Manu, his All Blacks XV and Wrestlemania Nick talks his kids basketball team Just Buckets Mulls Multi is 0 from 4 Ravinder Hunia talks UFC 300 And we're talking Sports Movies in Question Time! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart for a Wednesday episode of the Daily Agenda where Manaia opens up the rolodex and sniffs out the All Blacks XV set to be named tomorrow... Plus, the Black Caps are back, and another 'Half-Baked Sports Idea'... The Daily Agenda is powered by Musashi - Fuelling athletes like Aaron Smith, RTS, Manaia Stewart & G Lane for more than 30 years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chiefs and All Blacks prop Aidan Ross talks to Staf about his recent stint in Japan with the All Blacks XV as well as the key to his recovery with Cane's Deer Velvet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ahhh not much feels better than jumping on a podcast with your Aussie mate after a famous All Blacks win, and an equally famous Wallabies loss...We dissect both those games including Australia A, All Blacks XV, Junior and Women's sides competing across the world. We head to the Coaches Corner, looking into the mastermind behind the AB's forwards, and finally reminisce on great Bledisloe Moments.Join us for 50 minutes of Rugby Union Chat!

Smithy's Sermon. Today Smithy teases our big announcement at 11am, looking forward to the Rugby World Cup off the back of the Springboks win, the Mt Smart experience, Warriors, All Blacks XV, Eddie Jones & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chiefs Coach & All Blacks VX assistant Clayton McMillan joins the show to talk All Blacks XV vs Brave Blossoms in Japan this weekend, game-plan, squad selections, players returning home & more  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

QUICK LISTEN | “Outside of the team being selected by the All Blacks…how we approach the game and how we run our week is entirely on us…Leon's done a great job at setting up a mindset and a theme…” Clayton McMillan on All Blacks XV's game plan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chiefs Coach & All Blacks VX assistant Clayton McMillan joins the show to talk All Blacks XV vs Brave Blossoms in Japan this weekend, game-plan, squad selections, players returning home & more  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chiefs Coach & All Blacks VX assistant Clayton McMillan joins the show to talk All Blacks XV vs Brave Blossoms in Japan this weekend, game-plan, squad selections, players returning home & more  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rugby News Editor Campbell Burnes catches up with Smithy to breakdown all the International Rugby action from the weekend including All Blacks win in Argentina, All Blacks XV win in Japan, Wallabies whipped by the Spring Boks & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rugby News Editor Campbell Burnes catches up with Smithy to breakdown all the International Rugby action from the weekend including All Blacks win in Argentina, All Blacks XV win in Japan, Wallabies whipped by the Spring Boks & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All Blacks XV centre Jack Goodhue joined the show to preview their tour of Japan.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

- All Blacks v Argentina - What do we make of the side?  - Is the All Blacks XV an insult to the players? Or a great training ground?  - Warriors v Eels - Teams arrive for the FIFA Women's World Cup  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Wall gives his thoughts on an array of topics from the potential starting All Blacks XV to NRL players boycotting the media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Ponies heartbreak..We delve into the awesome season the Ponies have had this year. The positives, the gains and good work they have had this season. Your weekly revoew of all teams Petone and the team offer up their expert feedback around the All Blacks and All Blacks XV selection.

All Blacks coach Ian Foster surprised rugby fans with some unexpected picks for the first All Blacks squad of 2023.  Crusaders back Dallas McLeod was among the 5 uncapped players named for the 36-man squad, joining Tamaiti Williams, Samipeni Finau, Emoni Narawa, and Cameron Roigard. McLeod was very surprised to hear this news on the day, as he had his sights set towards the All Blacks XV team. "When I heard my name, I didn't really hear anything after that. I was a bit lost for words and very surprised." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! Chiefs y Crusaders lograron su clasificación para la final de forma muy diferente, igualdad en Hamilton y superioridad aplastante en Christchurch. Las convocatorias de All Blacks para el Rugby Championship y All Blacks XV para la gira por Japón suman 67 jugadores. Con Eugenio Astesiano, Urbano Nuviala, Carles de Borja y Javier Señarís, by https://www.divertisenvivo.com/rugby-en-vivo/Escucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de Hablemos de Rugby. Descubre antes que nadie los nuevos episodios, y participa en la comunidad exclusiva de oyentes en https://go.ivoox.com/sq/644699

On this episode of the Breakdown Jeff McTainsh, Mils Muliaina, Chelsea Semple and Taylah Johnson discuss the Black Ferns epic semi final clash with French. The All Blacks put Wales away in Cardiff and the All Blacks XV romped past Ireland A, how does NZ utilise this amazing depth! This is an audio version of the Breakdown which aired on Sky Sports NZ on the 6th November 2022

This is The Knock On, KCLR, and Scoreline.ie's weekly rugby podcast.In this episode, Stephen Byrne is joined by Tom Crotty from Carlow Rugby Club, James Blanchfield from Kilkenny RFC, and Johnny Tobin from Tullow RFC.The lads discuss lots including…. Carlow welcomes Dundalk to Oak Park in the Leinster League, we preview the big clash. Tullow host Longford in the Leinster League, a big day planned at the club, we look ahead to the clash. We chat about Ireland A v All Blacks XV and the team named for that and why the "A" sides are a good thing. We preview Ireland v South Africa in the Autumn Series, the team selection and more. With all the pressure facing English and Welsh clubs, we talk about why the IRFU system works Don't forget to visit scoreline.ie for more on rugby, and of course, if you're into your GAA, we have the clash act and lots more.

On today's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the Ireland A team to face the All Blacks XV at the RDS, and what it could mean for the senior side on Saturday. Rassie Erasmus opens up on Saturday's potential kit clash, his return to the coaches box, and what Ireland means to him. There are some notable absentees from the list of women signing IRFU central contracts today. And there's an update on RG Snyman's potential return.

The #VMTVRugbyPod is back for the Autumn Nations Series! Matt Williams & Alan Quinlan join Stuart McAvoy to look ahead to Ireland v South Africa this Saturday at the Aviva! The lads discuss what would be a successful Autumn for Andy Farrell over the next three weeks. Friday's Ireland 'A' game vs an All Blacks XV is also covered as well as Gregor Townsend's decision to leave Finn Russell out of the Scotland squad this month. #AutumnNationsSeries Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some players are moving to the All Blacks XV, but there has been a surprise inclusion in Ian Foster's side.

A BIG BIG week in the world of Rugby. Women's Rugby World Cup, Wallabies named, Two huge English clubs going into administration, an NPC final 22 years in the making, questions over Aumua's (Levi) inclusion in an All Blacks XV, Ardie Savea's sabbatical and much much more. Join us for 45 minutes of nothing but Rugby Union chat (And maybe some discussion on the English language)

The Aotearoa Rugby Podcast is back with Ross Karl, James Parsons, and Bryn Hall as they are joined by Shaun Stevenson in a groundbreaking interview. The New Zealand rugby star opens up about missing out on selection for the All Blacks XV and his future in the sport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith (Newstalk ZB's All Blacks commentator) and Liam Napier (NZ Herald chief sports writer) return from activating the sabbatical clauses in their respective contracts and assess the Black Ferns' Rugby World Cup campaign through the first two games and also cast an eye to England and France's progress. Canterbury and Wellington have booked spots in the Bunnings NPC final, with the men from the capital looking in fine form as they try and go down to beat the red and black machine. We also look at Ardie Savea's 2024 stint playing in Japan, as well as cast a look over the All Blacks XV.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of the Breakdown Jeff McTainsh, Sir John Kirwan, Chelsea Semple and Jeff Wilson discuss the Black Ferns chances in the Womens World Cup. Bryn Hall zooms in to discuss the players that missed out on the All Blacks XV and what could be next for them. Who is looking the best to take out the 2022 Bunnings NPC? This is an audio version of the Breakdown which aired on Sky Sports NZ on the 9th October 2022

Justin Marshall felt guys like Kurt Eklund and Fabian Holland are very unlucky to make the All Blacks XV squad.

Tony Johnson shares his thoughts on the All Blacks XV side.

Sky Sport rugby commentator Tony Johnson joined the show to talk NPC and All Blacks XV.

Tony Johnson gives his thoughts on Pita Gus Sowakula's exclusion from the All Blacks XV.

There has been a debate online about whether this All Blacks XV squad adds value to the brand. In this episode we weigh in on the debate and express our thoughts on this squad. Black Ferns beat the Wallaroos in the Women's Rugby World Cup opener in a thriller of a game and probably the greatest haka of all time!Enjoy the Ep! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Editor of NZ Rugby World magazine Jim Kayes joins the show to give his thoughts on yesterday's All Blacks XV squad naming & the Women's Rugby World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aiden McLaughlin & Jordan Oppert are on The Panel this morning talking sport in Christchurch, Blackcaps, All Blacks XV, Black Ferns & Cup week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Blues coach is taking the helm of the All Blacks XV that will play Ireland A and the Barbarians on the upcoming Northern Tour. He spoke to Jason Pine on Sportstalk about how you coach a side that was picked for you by the All Blacks selectors. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Editor of NZ Rugby World magazine Jim Kayes gives his initial thoughts on the All Blacks XV team naming and gives us his five main players to watch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Panel with Richard Knowler & Ben Strang on the All Blacks XV team naming, NPC, Black Ferns, Bathurst & more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Staffy lists his 23 for the All Blacks XV upcoming games against Ireland A and the Barbarians

Stu and Derek take a trip around the world re-caping a busy week of rugby news. The boys start in Europe to look at some of the highlights from the Premiership and URC. Then back in Canada, the match with the All Blacks XV has been cancelled. The Pacific Pride might be off to South America to complete in SLAR. On the Atlantic coast, the Free Jacks have acquired more Canadians this week. Then close out by taking a look at the upcoming Rugby World Cup 2021 Played in 2022 (wordy title eh?).

Leon MacDonald joined the show to share what people can expect from the All Blacks XV tour.

On this episode of the Breakdown Kirstie Stanway, Sir John Kirwan, Mils Muliaina and Justin Marshall discuss the Bunnings NPC, is it the closest its ever been? Why did RTS move to the wing for Auckland over the weekend. And we take a look at who could be in the All Blacks XV squad for their two game tour at the end of the year. This is an audio version of the Breakdown which aired on Sky Sports NZ on the 2nd October 2022

Leon MacDonald chats with Piney after he was announced coach of the All Blacks XV. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Running Rugby Podcast - Episode 160 On the Running Rugby Podcast this week, the boys are back for a quick-fire pod following the Super Rugby Pacific final and the classy Crusaders adding to their trophy cabinet once again. They discuss the key factors in the game and identify some of the standout players pushing for selection in the All Blacks XV against Ireland. Next, the boys looks north as the URC final is dominated by the newly added South African teams with the Stormers emerging as victors. Stay tuned next week as the lads preview the forthcoming Wallabies-England series which kicks off in Perth. As always, you can listen through Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and Stitcher. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @runningrugbypodcast and on Twitter @runningrugbypod for more premium rugby content.

A non-partisan collective of over 100 Kiwis have written a public letter to New Zealand Rugby denouncing the All Blacks' new sponsorship deal with global petrochemical company Ineos.NZ Rugby announced a six-year partnership with Ineos in July which will see the UK-based firm become the rugby governing body's "official performance partner" from 2022.Ineos will appear on the back of the playing shorts and on the front of training jerseys of each of NZR's teams in black (the All Blacks, Black Ferns, All Blacks Sevens, Black Ferns Sevens, Māori All Blacks, All Blacks XV and All Blacks Under-20) from next year.The public letter by Kiwis in Climate, a group of international and domestic Kiwis working in climate and related fields, called the Ineos deal "a backwards step for the All Blacks and New Zealand".The letter was also co-signed by several notable New Zealanders, including former All Blacks Bob Burgess and Chris Laidlaw, Sir Bob Harvey, musician Neil Finn, Dame Anne Salmond, climate scientist Dave Frame, former Black Stick Emily Gaddum and Sophie Handford of Schools Strike 4 Climate.The Kiwis in Climate collective said the deal was a missed opportunity to be a global leader, at odds with key values that usually set the All Blacks apart and suggested it "high tackles our Pacific neighbours" who are hit with the worst effects of climate change and carries significant reputational risk.The collective has also offered its expertise to NZR to help design and define a strategy for achieving net zero CO2 emissions by a specified date in the future. NZ Rugby has signaled that it is open to a meeting with the collective.Burgess, who played for the All Blacks from 1971 to 1973 and was a strong opponent of the national rugby team's tours of apartheid South Africa, said NZR is "putting itself on the wrong side of history"."Not again. NZ Rugby is putting itself on the wrong side of history – and putting off potential supporters and players – with this deal with Ineos," Burgess said in a statement."It should be seen as a leader and not risking the falloff in interest in the game we saw in the 1980s when the NZRFU continued to play against apartheid South Africa."Demonstrators hold anti-fracking placards in the UK. Photo / GettyHowever, he added that "it's great to see NZR is willing to meet Kiwis in Climate to discuss this issue in more detail".Describing themselves as rugby fans at heart, the signatories pointed to extensive evidence that Ineos "is on the wrong side of the paddock and getting away with a series of professional fouls", which includes expansion of fossil fuel reliance and advocacy for fracking.Despite Ineos' "substantial planned investments in green hydrogen", the group questioned the integrity of Ineos' plan for meeting its new 2050 carbon neutrality goal. It notes that much of Ineos' climate pledges amount to greenwashing.The letter comes as the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference is set to begin in Glasgow, heralded as the biggest climate talks since the Paris Accords and billed as humanity's "last best chance" to keep the guardrail of 1.5°C in play."We've put this together, above all, because we're All Blacks fans," said Kiwis in Climate convenor John Lang. "Global leaders are gathering in Glasgow to address the global coordination problem from hell, something that requires leadership not just from government but also non-state actors and private players. Meanwhile, the All Blacks are gathering a few miles away having just signed with a fossil fuels major when countries like France and the Netherlands have just banned fossil fuel advertising. This is the tobacco story all over again."The All Blacks brand is synonymous with the New Zealand brand. The irony runs deep: they'll be wearing a recycled Adidas jersey, sponsored by Steinlager which promotes carbon zero beer, and soon to be adding INEOS, a private fossil fuel giant, to the black jersey."If you're confused by this branding decisi...