"As both a player and coach, Grizz set standards that defined Canterbury rugby ... Union Chair Mike Lay. Wyllie subsequently took on various international coaching roles in England, Ireland, South ...

Alex Wyllie's contribution to New Zealand rugby, primarily through Canterbury and the All Blacks, was duly acknowledged upon ...

Wallabies back Joseph Suaalii inspired the New South Wales Waratahs to a stunning 21-14 win over the Waikato Chiefs in round ...

MELBOURNE, - The Canterbury Crusaders' revival will be put to the test at Eden Park on Saturday when they face an Auckland Blues side desperate to shore up their Super Rugby Pacific title defence.

Legendary All Blacks coach Alex 'Grizz' Wyllie has died at the age of 80, New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has announced.