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Jun 8, 17 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks squad named for Samoa Test and DHL New Zealand Lions Series
The All Blacks selectors, Steve Hansen, Ian Foster and Grant Fox, have selected their squad for the Pasifika Challenge Test against Samoa and the three Tests against the British & Irish Lions in the DHL New Zealand Lions Series. The squad is as follows:...
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May 30, 17 •
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Comments Off on Tudor announces the All Blacks and Beauden Barrett as new brand and #BorntToDare Campaign Ambassadors
Leading Swiss watchmaker Tudor has launched today a stunning, new multi-layered partnership joining forces with the number one team in world rugby, the All Blacks, leading player Beauden Barrett and with the upcoming 2017 DHL New Zealand Lions Series. Under...
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May 23, 17 •
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Comments Off on Ian Foster and Mike Cron recommit to All Blacks through to 2019
All Blacks Assistant Head Coach Ian Foster and All Blacks Forwards Coach Mike Cron have recommitted to the national side through to the 2019 Rugby World Cup, it was announced today. New Zealand Rugby CEO Steve Tew said the re-signing of two key members of the...
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May 22, 17 •
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Comments Off on New Vodafone partnership powers the All Blacks
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and Vodafone New Zealand have announced that Vodafone will become an official sponsor of the All Blacks and NZR in a four-year agreement that will create world-class digital experiences for rugby fans inside and outside the stadium. As...
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May 17, 17 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks and Japan Rugby confirm 2018 Test
The All Blacks will return to Japan in 2018 as part of the team’s build-up to Rugby World Cup 2019 it was announced today. New Zealand’s Prime Minister, the Rt Hon Bill English, who is on an official visit to Japan, made the announcement with officials...
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May 10, 17 •
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Comments Off on Let the countdown begin – as Rugby World Cup 2019 Pool Draw is made
The latest milestone in the All Blacks’ bid to win the Rugby World Cup has been made in Kyoto, Japan, tonight with the Pool Draw for Rugby World Cup 2019. The current World Champions have been drawn in Pool B along with 1995 World Cup winners South Africa,...
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May 9, 17 •
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Comments Off on Special Pasifika Challenge double header confirmed for Eden Park
All Blacks Test against Samoa confirmed for Friday 16 June at Eden Park in pre-DHL New Zealand Lions Series hit-out. The Test will be part of a double-header with Tonga to play Wales earlier in the evening and has been dubbed the “Pasifika Challenge.”...
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Apr 3, 17 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks Sevens team for Hong Kong named
The All Blacks Sevens team to play the seventh leg of the 2016/17 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Hong Kong, starting this Friday, has been named. The 14-man squad side features three changes from last month’s Vancouver tournament. Auckland’s Joe...
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Dec 22, 16 •
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Comments Off on Owen Franks inks new deal to stay in New Zealand through to 2019
The second most capped All Blacks prop of all time and one of the best players in world rugby, Owen Franks, has recommitted to New Zealand Rugby (NZR), re-signing with the All Blacks and his BNZ Crusaders Super Rugby club through to the next Rugby World Cup...
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Dec 5, 16 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks and Hurricanes dominate 2016 ASB Rugby Award nominations
The world record-breaking All Blacks will be vying for the coveted Adidas Team of the Year Award at this year’s ASB Rugby Awards against the undefeated Black Ferns and first-time Investec Super Rugby champions, the Hurricanes. The winner will be unveiled at...
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Nov 24, 16 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks team named for Test against France
The All Blacks team has been named to play France in the fourth and final Test of the All Blacks Vista Northern Tour at Stade de France, Paris, on Saturday 26 November (Kick-off: 9.00PM CET, 9.00AM Sunday 27 November NZT). The matchday 23 is: 1. Joe Moody...
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Nov 17, 16 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks team named for Dublin Test against Ireland
The All Blacks team has been named to play Ireland in the eagerly-anticipated Test at Aviva Stadium, Dublin, on Saturday 19 November (Kick-off: 5.30PM GMT, 6.30AM Sunday 20 November NZT) The matchday 23 for the third Test of the Vista Northern Tour is (with...
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Nov 14, 16 •
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Comments Off on Congratulations All Blacks World Rugby Team of the Year
Following a historic year in which the All Blacks won the Investec Rugby Championship, retained the Bledisloe Cup for the 14th year in a row and set a world record for tier one nations of 18 consecutive Test victories, New Zealand rugby has been honored at...
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Nov 4, 16 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks team named for Vista Northern Tour Chicago Test against Ireland
New All Black Scott Barrett selected; Julian Savea to play 50th Test The All Blacks team to play Ireland in the historic opening Test match of the Vista Northern Tour at Soldier Field, Chicago, on Saturday 5 November, has been named, with new All Black Scott...
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Oct 24, 16 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks squad for Vista 2016 All Blacks Northern Tour
The All Blacks selectors, Steve Hansen, Ian Foster and Grant Fox, have selected their squad for the Vista 2016 All Blacks Northern Tour to the USA and Europe for Tests against Ireland, Italy and France. The squad is as follows: (with province and Test caps in...
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Oct 20, 16 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks team named for third Test against Australia
The All Blacks team has been named to play Australia in the third Bledisloe Test, presented by American Express, at Eden Park, Auckland, on Saturday 22 October. The matchday 23 is (with Test caps in brackets): 1. Joe Moody (19) 2. Dane Coles (45) 3. Owen...
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Oct 18, 16 •
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Comments Off on Be part of history with Eden Park and ASB
New Zealand’s premier stadium, Eden Park, and ASB are encouraging rugby fans to help set a world record number of selfies taken within a stadium at Saturday’s Bledisloe Cup test match in Auckland. As the All Blacks take on the Wallabies in their last home...
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Oct 6, 16 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks team named for Durban Test against South Africa
The All Blacks team to play South Africa in the final Investec Rugby Championship Test at Growthpoint Kings Park, Durban, on Saturday 8 October, has been named. The matchday 23 is (with Test caps in brackets): 1. Joe Moody (18) 2. Dane Coles (44) 3. Owen...
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Oct 6, 16 •
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Comments Off on Rugby rivals join forces for a worthy cause
The Springboks and All Blacks may be traditional and fierce rivals on the rugby field, but on Wednesday they joined forces for a good cause at a project initiated by the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation. Players from both teams participated in the fun-filled...
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Sep 29, 16 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks team named for Buenos Aires Test against Argentina
The All Blacks team to play Argentina in the Investec Rugby Championship Test at Estadio Jose Amalfitani in Buenos Aires on Saturday 1 October has been named. The matchday 23 is (with Test caps in brackets. New caps in bold): 1. Joe Moody (17) 2. Dane Coles...
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Sep 19, 16 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks squad for Argentina and South Africa 19 September 2016
The All Blacks squad to tour Argentina and South Africa for the last two Tests of the Investec Rugby Championship has been finalised. The All Blacks squad flies out to Argentina on Friday to prepare for the Test against Argentina at Estadio Jose Amalfitani in...
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Sep 15, 16 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks team named to play South Africa
The All Blacks side has been named to play South Africa in the Investec Rugby Championship Test at AMI Stadium, Christchurch, on Saturday 17 September 2016. The matchday 23 is (with Test caps in brackets): 1. Joe Moody (16) 2. Dane Coles (42) 3. Owen...
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Sep 8, 16 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks team named for Argentina Test
The All Blacks side has been named to play the third Test in the Investec Rugby Championship against Argentina at FMG Stadium Waikato, Hamilton, on Saturday 10 September 2016. The matchday 23 is (with Test caps in brackets): Joe Moody (15) 2. Dane Coles...
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Aug 31, 16 •
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Comments Off on Heartland Team Announced for Jock Hobbs Memorial Under 19 Tournament
New Zealand’s pinnacle event for emerging young rugby talent will take place next month at Owen Delany Park in Taupo and will once again feature a combined Heartland U19 Team. Now in its third year, the Jock Hobbs Memorial National Under 19 Tournament...
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Aug 31, 16 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks to reward rugby communities with special visits
A rugby club that overcame the odds to win their championship, a couple’s special commitment to junior rugby, and some very dedicated girls’ rippa rugby teams are among those being rewarded with a visit from the All Blacks, when they fly out to...
