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Dec 17, 18 •
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Comments Off on Tasman and Manawatu crowned National Champions
A thrilling day of finals rugby treated fans in Tauranga yesterday with Tasman and Manawatu claiming the respective men’s and women’s TECT National Sevens titles. It was a maiden crown for Tasman, who were beaten finalists in January but managed to go one...
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Dec 13, 18 •
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Comments Off on History made at 2018 ASB Rugby Awards
• Kendra Cocksedge dominates awards taking Player of the Year, Women’s Player of the Year and Fiao’o Faamausili Medal • Black Ferns Sevens win first ever adidas New Zealand Team of the Year • Crusaders crowned inaugural adidas...
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Dec 11, 18 •
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Comments Off on Five players suspended for doping offences
Five club rugby players have been banned from participating in rugby after a New Zealand Rugby Judicial Committee completed the latest anti-doping hearings of allegations brought by Drug Free Sport New Zealand (DFSNZ). The charges were brought against club...
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Nov 26, 18 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand Rugby congratulates New Zealand winners at World Rugby Awards 2018
Michaela Blyde – Women’s Sevens Player of the Year DJ Forbes – joint International Rugby Players Special Merit Award Brodie Retallick – Try of the Year Black Ferns Sevens speedster Michaela Blyde has been named Women’s Sevens Player of the year,...
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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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Sep 21, 18 •
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Comments Off on Brothers in arms – Rieko and Akira ink long-term deals with New Zealand Rugby
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has today announced that they have secured the key signatures of All Blacks, Blues and Auckland Rugby brothers, Rieko and Akira Ioane, who have both signed long-term contracts with the national body, their Blues club and the Auckland...
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Sep 19, 18 •
1548 Views •
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Comments Off on Red Bull to ignite search for Sevens stars
Red Bull announced as naming rights sponsor for Ignite7 Trusts Arena in Waitakere signs on as official venue More than 500 athletes registered, 119 from outside rugby New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has teamed up with Red Bull to ignite the search for our future...
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Sep 19, 18 •
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Comments Off on Female rugby player numbers continue to grow
· 157,218 total registered players, up 1 percent · 14.6 percent increase in female player numbers to 27,838 registered players · 2.6 percent increase in Small Blacks (5-12 years) New Zealand’s female rugby player...
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Sep 11, 18 •
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Comments Off on Manawatu win 2018 Air New Zealand Rippa Rugby Championship
Manawatu have won the 2018 Air New Zealand Rippa Rugby Championship in a high-scoring gold medal match against Bay of Plenty in Wellington today. Manawatu, represented by College Street Normal School, and Bay of Plenty (Te Akau ki Pāpāmoa school), traded...
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Sep 6, 18 •
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Comments Off on Trafalgar Park sold out for All Blacks Test match
Trafalgar Park is officially sold out for Nelson’s historic, first ever All Blacks Test match this weekend, New Zealand Rugby announced today. When the All Blacks and Argentina take the field on Saturday night, it will be in front of a sold out crowd of...
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Aug 18, 18 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand Rugby congratulates its newest Test centurion Sam Whitelock
New Zealand Rugby has paid tribute to All Blacks lock Sam Whitelock, who became the All Blacks’ eighth Test Centurion, playing against Australia at ANZ Stadium, Sydney, Australia, tonight. The All Blacks won the match 38 – 13. 29-year-old Whitelock is...
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Aug 11, 18 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand Rugby in the running to host the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2021
Auckland and Whangarei confirmed as host cities if bid successful New Zealand Government supports New Zealand Rugby in bid Possibility of Pacific Island women’s rugby tournament WRWC could be held in the Southern Hemisphere for the first time New Zealand...
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Aug 5, 18 •
2011 Views •
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Comments Off on New Zealand Rugby congratulates Investec Super Rugby champion Crusaders
New Zealand Rugby has today congratulated back-to-back Investec Super Rugby champions, the Crusaders after they beat the Lions 37 – 18 at AMI Stadium, in Christchurch tonight. The Crusaders, playing their first Final at home since 2008, were cheered on...
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Jun 3, 18 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders loose forward Pete Samu released by New Zealand Rugby
New Zealand Rugby has agreed to release Crusaders loose forward to be available for his country of birth after reaching an agreement with Rugby Australia. Chris Lendrum, NZR Head of Professional Rugby, said the two national unions reached an agreement late...
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Apr 26, 18 •
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Comments Off on NZR sign three-year partnership with VX Sport
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) today formalised its long-standing and successful partnership with one of New Zealand’s most innovative technology companies VX Sport. VX Sport, who specialise in collecting athletes’ physical data via wearable devices, will be...
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May 18, 17 •
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Comments Off on Statement from New Zealand Rugby on the passing of Daniel Baldwin
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) is deeply saddened by the news that Wellington Football Club Colts grade player Daniel Baldwin passed away yesterday evening. Daniel had been in an induced coma in Wellington Hospital since Saturday after collapsing during a match at...
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May 11, 17 •
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Comments Off on Students to experience the DHL New Zealand Lions Series in classrooms
Blues players go back to school to learn about Britain and Ireland Education programme uses Lions Series for learning and physical activity 2,400 schools to receive innovative education resources Calculating how many kilometres a rugby ball can be passed,...
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Apr 28, 17 •
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Comments Off on Record income and largest ever investment in growing rugby announced at NZR 125 AGM
Record income level of $161.7m, up 21 percent on 2015 The Provincial Union grants up 54 percent on 2015 and record increased investment in players Record number of registered players, 155,934, a 3 percent increase on 2015 New Zealand Rugby (NZR) delivered a...
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Dec 14, 16 •
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Comments Off on New Collective Employment Agreement for New Zealand Rugby
• Increased player payments, education and welfare investment reflect improved revenue forecasts • Introduction of incentivised Player Savings Scheme alongside KiwiSaver • Significant centrally funded Incentives Payments to help retain...
