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Jul 31, 19 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks squad named for Bledisloe Cup Tests
The All Blacks squad for the two Bledisloe Cup Test matches in Perth and Auckland has been announced. The squad is as follows: ForwardsHookers: Dane Coles, Liam Coltman and Codie Taylor.Props: Owen Franks, Nepo Laulala, Joe Moody, Atu Moli, Angus...
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Jul 25, 19 •
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Comments Off on Wellington sold out for All Blacks Test against South Africa
The All Blacks’ Wellington Test is officially sold out for this Saturday’s Investec Rugby Championship match against South Africa, New Zealand Rugby (NZR) announced today. NZR Chief Executive Steve Tew said confirmation that Westpac Stadium would be a...
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Jul 24, 19 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks team for Test against South Africa
Experience returns to the matchday 23 The All Blacks team has been named to play South Africa in the Freedom Cup Investec Rugby Championship Test at Westpac Stadium, Wellington, on Saturday 27 July. (Kick-off: 7.35PM NZT). The matchday 23 is as follows (with...
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Jul 18, 19 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks team named for Test against Argentina
Five uncapped All Blacks named in matchday 23 The All Blacks team has been named to play Argentina in the Investec Rugby Championship Test at Jose Amalfitani Stadium (Estadio Velez Sarsfield) in Buenos Aires on Saturday 20 July. (Kick-off: 3.05PM, 6.05AM,...
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Jul 12, 19 •
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Comments Off on Four more years and Blues move for Beauden Barrett
Two-time World Rugby Player of the Year, All Blacks first five-eighth Beauden Barrett, has announced a new deal with New Zealand Rugby (NZR), which will see him stay in New Zealand through to the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Barrett also today confirmed that not...
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Jul 2, 19 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks squad named for 2019 Investec Rugby Championship opening Tests
Four new All Blacks named The All Blacks selectors, Head Coach Steve Hansen, Assistant Head Coach Ian Foster and former All Black Grant Fox, have named the squad for the first two matches of the Investec Rugby Championship against Argentina and South Africa....
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May 1, 19 •
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Comments Off on Samuel Whitelock locks in four-year deal
All Blacks, BNZ Crusaders and Canterbury lock, Samuel Whitelock, and New Zealand Rugby (NZR) have agreed a new deal, with the Test centurion signing through until 2023. The re-signing of the two-time RWC champion will see Whitelock anchor a core group of...
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Apr 30, 19 •
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Comments Off on Tickets on sale for All Blacks 2019 home Tests
Tickets to three home Tests go on sale to public at middayPre-sale numbers indicate strong support in Rugby World Cup year Rugby fans will be able to get behind the All Blacks Rugby World Cup campaign from midday today with tickets going on public sale for...
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Apr 23, 19 •
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Comments Off on Nathan Harris extends contract with New Zealand Rugby
Mobile All Blacks hooker Nathan Harris has become the latest player to commit to New Zealand, extending his contract until 2021 with New Zealand Rugby and the Gallagher Chiefs. 27-year-old Harris made his Investec Super Rugby and All Blacks debut in 2014 two...
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Apr 5, 19 •
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Comments Off on Tributes flow as Israel Dagg hangs up his boots
One of the most exciting rugby players of his generation, All Blacks, BNZ Crusaders and Hawke’s Bay outside back Israel Dagg, is hanging up his boots, announcing his retirement from rugby. The injury-enforced announcement comes after 30-year-old...
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Mar 6, 19 •
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Comments Off on Read confirms 2019 will be swansong year in New Zealand
Tributes are flowing for All Blacks Captain and BNZ Crusaders centurion Kieran Read, who has confirmed that 2019 will be his swansong year in New Zealand Rugby. 33-year-old Read will join Japanese club Toyota Verblitz next year at the end of what will be his...
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Dec 14, 18 •
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Comments Off on Steve Hansen to step down after RWC2019
All Blacks Head Coach Steve Hansen has announced that he will be stepping down at the end of the 2019 Rugby World Cup. In announcing his decision, Hansen said while he still had the desire, energy and commitment to continue in the role – as well as the...
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Dec 13, 18 •
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Comments Off on Ben Smith confirms departure from New Zealand at end of 2019 season
All Blacks and Highlanders outside back Ben Smith has confirmed that he will be leaving New Zealand Rugby at the end of the 2019 season. 32-year-old Smith, who has played 76 Tests for the All Blacks and 144 games for the Highlanders, has signed a contract...
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Nov 22, 18 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks team named for Test against Italy
The All Blacks team has been named to play the Vista Northern Tour Test against Italy at Stadio Olimpico, Rome, on Saturday 24 November (Kick-off: 3.00PM CST, NZT: 3.00AM Sunday 25 November). The matchday 23 is as follows (with Test caps in brackets): 1.Ofa...
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Nov 15, 18 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks team named for Test against Ireland
The All Blacks team has been named to play the Vista Northern Tour Test against Ireland at Aviva Stadium, Dublin, on Saturday 17 November (Kick-off: 7.00PM Ireland time, NZT: 8.00AM Sunday 18 November). The matchday 23 is as follows (with Test caps in...
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Nov 14, 18 •
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Comments Off on Wellington and Auckland to host 2019 Test match rugby
Wellington to host IRC 2019 match-up against South Africa Black Ferns and All Blacks double header returns to Eden Park New Zealand’s world champion All Blacks and Black Ferns will feature in a blockbuster double-header in Auckland next year, while...
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Nov 8, 18 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks team named for Hillary Shield Test against England
The All Blacks team has been named to play the Hillary Shield Test against England at Twickenham, London, on Saturday 10 November (Kick-off: 3.00PM BST; NZT: 4.00AM Sunday 11 November) The matchday 23 is as follows (with Test caps in brackets): 1.Karl...
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Nov 3, 18 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand Rugby welcomes nominations for World Player of the Year
All Blacks Beauden Barrett and Rieko Ioane, and Black Ferns skipper Fiao’o Faamausili have been named as finalists for the Men’s and Women’s 15s Player of the Year awards, taking the tally of New Zealand nominations to seven, for this year’s World...
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Nov 1, 18 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks team named for Test against Japan
The All Blacks team has been named to play Japan at Ajinomoto Stadium, Tokyo, on Saturday 3 November (Kick-off: 2.45PM, NZT: 6.45PM) The matchday 23 is as follows (with Test caps in brackets. New Test All Blacks in bold): 1. Ofa Tuungafasi (22) 2. Dane Coles...
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Oct 27, 18 •
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Comments Off on Rookie All Black Karl Tu’inukuafe’s rapid rise continues with World Rugby award nomination
All Blacks prop Karl Tu’inukuafe will officially graduate from the international newcomers’ class of 2018 as one of the world’s best. The 2018 All Black prop, who shot to fame after a shock call-up as injury cover for the All Blacks during the June...
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Oct 25, 18 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks team named for Yokohama Test against Australia
The All Blacks team has been named to play Australia at Nissan Stadium, Yokohama, Japan, on Saturday 27 October (Kick-off: 3.00PM, NZT: 7.00PM). The matchday 23 is as follows (with Test caps in brackets): Joe Moody (36) 2. Codie Taylor (38) 3. Owen Franks...
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Oct 25, 18 •
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Comments Off on Moody re-commits to NZ Rugby and BNZ Crusaders
All Blacks and BNZ Crusaders loosehead prop, Joe Moody, has committed to playing his rugby in New Zealand through to 2022. The 30 year old has extended his contract with NZ Rugby beyond next year’s Rugby World Cup in Japan, and will remain with the...
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Oct 15, 18 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks squad for Vista 2018 All Blacks Northern Tour
The All Blacks selectors, Steve Hansen, Ian Foster and Grant Fox, have selected their squad for the Vista 2018 All Blacks Northern Tour to Japan and Europe for Tests against Australia, Japan, England, Ireland and Italy. The 32-man squad is as follows (with...
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Oct 4, 18 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks team named for Pretoria Test against South Africa
The All Blacks team has been named to play South Africa in the Investec Rugby Championship Test at Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria, on Saturday 6 October, (Kick off 5.05PM, NZT: 4.05AM Sunday 7 October) The matchday 23 is as follows (with Test caps in brackets.):...
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Sep 27, 18 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks team named for Investec Rugby Championship Test against Argentina
Ta’avao to become latest All Black, Perenara to start in his 50th Test The All Blacks team has been named to play Argentina in the Investec Rugby Championship Test at Jose Amalfitani Stadium (Estadio Velez Sarsfield) in Buenos Aires on Saturday 29...
