School of Hard Knocks
February 2008Hidden away on the outskirts of Palmerston North, away from any gazing eyes and other signs of human life, Murray Mexted has created something very special. The International Rugby Academy of New Zealand (IRANZ) continues to deliver a unique rugby environment to highly promising players and coaches from here and around the world.

Jeff Wilson to leave Otago Rugby
November 2007Jeff Wilson is the latest high profile name to leave Otago rugby. The former All Blacks winger, aspiring to coach at the highest level, is to quit as director of rugby with the Otago Rugby Football Union (ORFU) for a job in Wellington.

High Performance Players' and Coaches' Courses
February 2007Interview excerpts from coaches and players from Chile, USA, South Africa, Scotland, Australia and New Zealand.

IRANZ Offers New Course in 2007 for Managers
November 2006As a result of significant enquiries over the past few years, IRANZ will run its first course for managers from 9 to 11 April. The course will cover the roles, responsibilities and systems for secondary school, club and age-grade rep managers.

Scott La Valla's IRANZ Experience
October 2006Read USA player Scott La Valla's detailed account of his time at IRANZ, in the land of "mystical hobbits and rings".

High Performance Players' and Coaches' Courses
July 2006Interview excerpts from coaches and players from England, Mexico, Ireland, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand.

Further excerpts from interviews with Graeme Moody
February 2006Interview excerpts from coaches and players from England, Scotland and New Zealand.

Jason Eaton - IRANZ's first All Black!
January 2006IRANZ had special cause to celebrate the surprise selection of Jason Eaton in the end of year All Black touring party.