Victor Matfield and John Kirwan both believe that accidental head contact does not warrant a red card, even for 20 minutes.

Ex-New Zealand international Sir John Kirwan has effectively stated that World Rugby should change its laws so it suits the All Blacks’ natural style. New Zealand have gone from the game’s ...

Sir John Kirwan insists that the All Blacks are facing one of their “hardest” Rugby Championship campaigns and says that they must not take Argentina lightly this weekend. New Zealand have ...

(AAP: David Rowland) Sir John Kirwan has resigned as coach of the Blues' Super Rugby team after overseeing their worst-ever season. Kirwan will step aside immediately after making up his mind not ...

John Kirwan would be willing to manage England on an interim basis with the ultimate ambition of securing a role when the permanent coaching team is finalised. The Rugby Football Union are looking ...

Beauden Barrett could be facing a spell on the All Blacks bench after his Japanese sabbatical, according to Sir John Kirwan ... four-time Super Rugby champions this season. Kirwan believes ...

All Black John Kirwan was embarrassed about his mental health issue so suffered in silence through a stellar career. Hamish McLachlan talks to the rugby great about finally confronting his demons ...

JOHN KIRWAN has backed Sergio Parisse’s assessment ... is time to start winning more than one game a season. “Italian rugby needs to reassess itself at the lower levels and a structural ...

Blues coach John Kirwan is calling for clear heads and good ... Keven Mealamu could make his long-awaited Super Rugby return for the Blues after being named on the bench, relegating Quentin ...

JOHN Kirwan is adamant Super Rugby’s 2016 expansion must include Japan, the June Test window should be scrapped and local derbys maximised. Kirwan’s forthright views demonstrate the seismic ...

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