IEThe Irish Times
Gerry Thornley: It mightn’t look like it, but New Zealand rugby is under threat
A changing sporting landscape is drawing rugby union players to Europe, and Kiwi children to alternative sports
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- 09 Sept 2026, 08:19 UTC
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- Publisher
- The Irish Times
- Country
- Ireland
- Source published
- 17 Jul 2026, 12:00 UTC
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- Gerry Thornley
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A changing sporting landscape is drawing rugby union players to Europe, and Kiwi children to alternative sports
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Gerry Thornley: It mightn’t look like it, but New Zealand rugby is under threat
A changing sporting landscape is drawing rugby union players to Europe, and Kiwi children to alternative sports
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- #8082
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- 09 Sept 2026, 08:19 UTC
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