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May 10, 21 •
909 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Perenara to return to New Zealand – Re-signs with NZR and Hurricanes
All Blacks and Hurricanes halfback TJ Perenara is heading home – inking a new deal with New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and his former Super Rugby team through to 2023. Perenara has finished up his time with the NTT DoCoMo Red Hurricanes in Japan’s Top League...
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Mar 17, 21 •
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Comments Off on Major signing as Tuungafasi extends time with Blues and NZR until 2024
All Blacks and Blues prop Ofa Tuungafasi has signed a new contract with New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and his Blues club, it was announced today. In what is a major re-signing, Tuungafasi will stay in New Zealand until 2024, which makes him the first All Black to...
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Mar 4, 21 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand Rugby 2021 National Referee Squad Announced
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has announced the 2021 High Performance Referee Squad that will officiate all national competitions, including the Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa season which kicked off last weekend. NZR High Performance Referee Manager Bryce Lawrence said...
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Mar 2, 21 •
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Comments Off on Aaron Smith inks major deal with New Zealand Rugby
All Blacks, Highlanders and Manawatū Turbos fans will be celebrating, with halfback Aaron Smith announcing that he has signed a new contract with New Zealand Rugby (NZR), his Highlanders club and Manawatū provincial union that will see him stay in New...
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Oct 20, 20 •
2601 Views •
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Comments Off on Date set for Rugby World Cup 2021 Draw
• Rugby World Cup 2021 Draw confirmed for 20 November 2020• Draw event to be held at SkyCity Theatre in the heart of Auckland• RWC 2021 Draw to be live streamed to global audiences via World Rugby digital channels World Rugby, and hosts New Zealand...
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Oct 5, 20 •
988 Views •
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Comments Off on Second Bledisloe Cup Test confirmed for Eden Park
Crowds will return to Eden Park for Test match rugby next weekend with confirmation of the second Bledisloe Cup match to go ahead on Sunday 18 October. New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has welcomed the Government announcement today that Auckland will move to Alert...
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Sep 30, 20 •
885 Views •
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Comments Off on NZR acknowledges SARU statement
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has acknowledged the South African Rugby Union (SARU) statement to explore entering their existing Super Rugby teams in the PRO Rugby competition in Europe. NZR Chief Executive Mark Robinson said South Africa’s position was no...
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Aug 21, 20 •
898 Views •
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Comments Off on Steinlager North v South game to be postponed
The Steinlager North v South match is to be postponed for a week, New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has announced. The North and South squads were due to assemble in Wellington on Monday to prepare for the match, with contingency plans underway to play the game at SKY...
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Aug 13, 20 •
1301 Views •
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Comments Off on Investec Super Rugby Aotearoa and Community Rugby
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and its Super Rugby clubs are continuing to work through the impact of the Government’s COVID-19 announcement on this weekend’s Investec Super Rugby Aotearoa matches. The Auckland region moved to COVID-19 Level 3 at midday today...
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May 13, 20 •
990 Views •
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Comments Off on Rugby begins preparation phase for return of community game
Rugby clubs around the country can start a three-stage approach to getting back on the grass with training potentially beginning later this month. Today’s announcement from New Zealand Rugby (NZR) follows the Government’s confirmation that community sport...
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May 11, 20 •
2556 Views •
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Comments Off on Investec Super Rugby Aotearoa ready to kick off in June
• Start date and schedule for New Zealand competition unveiled• Matches to be played at 5.05pm on Saturdays and 3.05pm on Sundays• Mitre 10 Cup to now start on 11 September Investec Super Rugby Aotearoa will kick off next month following today’s...
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Apr 30, 20 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand Rugby diversifies Board at 2020 Annual General Meeting
• Three new members, second woman joins Board• Former All Blacks captain Ian Kirkpatrick becomes Patron• 2019 financial result 37 percent ahead of budget, strong cash reserves• Player numbers increase, female numbers rise 11 percent New Zealand Rugby...
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Apr 27, 20 •
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Comments Off on ‘Aratipu’ (Growth) of NZ Super Rugby Announced
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and the five NZ Super Rugby Clubs are undertaking a review of New Zealand’s Super Rugby model to ensure the future success for the clubs and competition on and off the field. The review, called Aratipu – is about growing,...
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Apr 16, 20 •
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Comments Off on Professional rugby freezes 50 percent of forecasted player payments in response to COVID-19 pandemic
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and the New Zealand Rugby Players’ Association (NZRPA) have today agreed to a range of payment changes that apply predominantly to players contracted at Super Rugby level (including All Blacks), in the national sevens programmes and...
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Apr 1, 20 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand Rugby and Super Rugby Clubs working together to sustain the game
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has announced an emergency grant will be made available to New Zealand’s five Super Rugby clubs to ensure the clubs and competition are in the best position possible for when the Investec Super Rugby competition resumes. NZR Chief...
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Mar 31, 20 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Isolation Nation: Sky Sport launch new rugby series
New Zealand’s professional rugby players have combined to create a unique and entertaining new rugby series called Isolation Nation, which will screen twice weekly on Sky Sport. View the teaser video here Sky Sport’s new show has been created in...
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Mar 30, 20 •
3426 Views •
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Comments Off on Changes to 2020 representative rugby
To help secure the future of the sport, New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and Provincial Unions have today cancelled all provincial representative rugby tournaments below the Mitre 10 Cup and Farah Palmer Cup. The cancellations include the 2020 Mitre 10 Heartland...
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Nov 6, 19 •
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Comments Off on Recruitment process for All Blacks Head Coach under way
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has launched its process to find the next Head Coach of the All Blacks. The search for a new coach follows Steve Hansen’s decision earlier this year to stand down from the role. NZR has already commenced the process by inviting...
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Sep 20, 19 •
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Comments Off on Official All Blacks Store opens in Christchurch
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) opened the doors to an Official All Blacks Store at Christchurch Airport today. Operated in partnership with Lagardère Travel Retail, the addition of the Christchurch store comes 18 months after NZR’s successful entry into the...
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Sep 9, 19 •
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Comments Off on Mark Robinson appointed New Zealand Rugby Chief Executive
Former All Black, New Zealand Rugby director, World Rugby Councillor and businessman Mark Robinson has been appointed the new Chief Executive of New Zealand Rugby. New Zealand Rugby (NZR) Board Chair Brent Impey announced Robinson’s appointment following an...
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Aug 29, 19 •
1971 Views •
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Comments Off on All Blacks squad named for Rugby World Cup 2019
The All Blacks selectors, Head Coach Steve Hansen, Assistant Head Coach Ian Foster and former All Black Grant Fox, have named the All Blacks squad for Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan. The squad was announced by New Zealand Rugby Chairman Brent Impey at Eden...
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Aug 22, 19 •
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Comments Off on Olympics beckon for Investec Super Rugby players
The All Blacks Sevens’ quest for Olympic gold in Tokyo next year has been given a major boost, with four Investec Super Rugby players set to join the 2019/2020 campaign. Caleb Clarke (Blues, Auckland), Etene Nanai-Seturo (Chiefs, Counties Manukau), Salesi...
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Aug 20, 19 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks set to descend on New Zealand
Whangarei, Matamata, Mt Maunganui, Gisborne, Rolleston and Wakatipu visits confirmed Get ready New Zealand – the 2019 Rugby World Cup All Blacks are heading out across the country on their ninth annual All Blacks to the Nation tour next Thursday 29 August....
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Aug 14, 19 •
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Comments Off on Eden Park double-header sold out
• Huge 48,500 capacity crowd for blockbuster double-Test against Australia• Hamilton the last opportunity for fans to see the All Blacks at home in 2019 The All Blacks Bledisloe Cup decider against Australia in Auckland is officially sold out, New Zealand...
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Aug 8, 19 •
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Comments Off on Two debutants for Black Ferns Perth Test
Two new caps have been named to make their Black Ferns debut in the first Laurie O’Reilly Memorial Trophy match against Australia on Saturday in Perth. The team is (Number of caps in brackets, * denotes debut): Toka Natua (20) Te Kura Ngata-Aerengamate (28)...
