Nehe heads to New York

Former All Black Nehe Milner-Skudder is joining the growing United States scene, signing with Rugby New York. He joins fellow All Blacks Waisake Naholo and Andy Ellis at the franchise in Major League Rugby. Milner-Skudder, a 2015 World Cup winner who played 13 tests for New Zealand, will also link up with his old Manawatū mate Jason Emery in the Big Apple. Fullbackwing Milner-Skudder, 31, has had a wretched run with persistent shoulder injuries.