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Oct 17, 16 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Aaron Smith misconduct hearing concluded
New Zealand Rugby has today conducted a disciplinary meeting with All Blacks halfback Aaron Smith. The misconduct proceedings followed revelations of an incident at Christchurch Airport last month, after the All Blacks Test match against South Africa the...
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Oct 13, 16 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand Rugby statement on independent review
As outlined previously, New Zealand Rugby is setting up an independent review of respect and responsibility in our professional environment. We have the draft Terms of Reference and are still working on appointing all members of the independent panel, so no...
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Oct 12, 16 •
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Comments Off on Statement from New Zealand Rugby
Statement from New Zealand Rugby Chief Executive Steve Tew: “New Zealand Rugby is aware of an allegation involving a player from Mid- Canterbury and have been providing support to the Union in relation to the matter. A court suppression order is in...
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Oct 11, 16 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand Rugby Awards to be sponsored by ASB
Rugby’s annual celebration of achievement across the sport will be sponsored by ASB, New Zealand Rugby announced today. The biggest names in New Zealand rugby will celebrate the year’s individual and team triumphs from the community game through to the...
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Oct 6, 16 •
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Comments Off on Statement on Aaron Smith
New Zealand Rugby is supporting the action taken by the All Blacks in standing halfback Aaron Smith down from the team to play South Africa this weekend. New Zealand Rugby Chief Executive Steve Tew said: “This was really bad decision-making by Aaron which...
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Sep 22, 16 •
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Comments Off on Waikato, Counties Manukau win at Jock Hobbs Memorial National Under 19 Tournament
Waikato and Counties Manukau have taken out the silverware in the Jock Hobbs Memorial National Under 19 Tournament in Taupo after a week of exciting action in the annual competition. Waikato took home the Graham Mourie Cup after winning their Premiership...
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Sep 16, 16 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on New Zealand Rugby teams up with ACC to expand player safety focus
The world leading RugbySmart programme is set to receive an additional $7m investment over the next four years to enhance and expand injury prevention education in our national game. Players, parents, volunteers and health providers are among those who will...
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Sep 12, 16 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand Rugby welcomes Pacific Sporting Partnership
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) today welcomed the announcement by the New Zealand Government to invest in a major programme across the Pacific aimed at encouraging increased participation of young people in sport. NZR will work with Oceania Rugby and the rugby...
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Sep 9, 16 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand Rugby welcomes assistance of Louise Nicholas
New Zealand Rugby is to work with experienced anti-sexual violence advocate Louise Nicholas to enhance its education programmes for players and the broader rugby community. New Zealand Rugby Chief Executive Steve Tew said the organisation clearly could do...
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Sep 8, 16 •
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Comments Off on Statement regarding Human Rights Commission open letter
New Zealand Rugby Chief Executive Steve Tew has today said: “Despite all we are doing in this area, recent events show we have not got it right so we will talk with the Commissioner as a priority on what more we could do. “By way of context, in recent...
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Sep 7, 16 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand Rugby concludes investigation into Chiefs post season celebrations
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has today revealed the findings of its investigation into allegations made following the Chiefs Super Rugby team’s post 2015 and 2016 season celebrations. New Zealand Rugby (NZR) Chief Executive Steve Tew said the investigation...
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Sep 6, 16 •
1933 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Sir Gordon Tietjens steps down as sevens coach
New Zealand Rugby has paid tribute to legendary sevens coach Sir Gordon Tietjens following his decision not to seek a new contract after 22 years at the helm of the All Black Sevens team. Sir Gordon has led New Zealand to four Commonwealth Games gold medals,...
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Sep 2, 16 •
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Comments Off on Adjustment to Mitre 10 Heartland Championship bonus points system
New Zealand Rugby has today confirmed an amendment to competition regulations adjusting the bonus points system for the 2016 Mitre 10 Heartland Championship competition. The bonus point system now allocates one point to teams who lose within eight points...
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Aug 29, 16 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand Rugby re-signs Beauden Barrett in major deal
The All Blacks star first five-eighth Beauden Barrett has inked a new deal across all levels of the game, in what is a major signing for New Zealand Rugby. 25-year-old Barrett has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby, as well as his Hurricanes Investec Super...
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Aug 29, 16 •
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Comments Off on Delivering the DHL New Zealand Lions Series 2017
New Zealand Rugby today announces that DHL, the world’s leading logistics company, will be naming rights sponsor for the upcoming DHL New Zealand Lions Series 2017. This follows on from DHL being naming rights sponsor for the last Lions Series in New...
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Aug 23, 16 •
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Comments Off on Rugby medallists share sevens stories on seven cities tour
New Zealand’s silver medal winning women’s sevens players will share their Olympic experiences on a national tour to inspire young rugby players. The tour will see the Olympian sevens players visiting schools, rugby clubs and girls’ rugby tournaments...
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Aug 22, 16 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand Rugby recognises coaching centurion Jamie Joseph
New Zealand Rugby has been presented Highlanders Head Coach Jamie Joseph with a pounamu mere in recognition of his 100 games at the helm for the Highlanders. The traditional gift was presented by former Highlanders Coach and coaching mentor Tony Gilbert at a...
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Aug 10, 16 •
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Comments Off on Mitre 10 Cup ready to kick off national provincial rugby season
Mitre 10 Cup officially launched Restored Rugby Cup unveiled New breakdown laws to make the game safer and more entertaining Emphasis on fun, family friendly entertainment One of the most iconic figures of provincial rugby – the Rugby Cup – returns to New...
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Jul 27, 16 •
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Comments Off on Statement regarding Rene Ranger
New Zealand Rugby and the Blues have initiated misconduct proceedings against Rene Ranger following a drink driving incident earlier this month. Ranger appeared today at the Waitakere District Court and pleaded guilty to charges of careless driving and drink...
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Jul 25, 16 •
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Comments Off on Steve Hansen reappointed as All Blacks Head Coach
All Blacks Head Coach Steve Hansen has been reappointed through until 2019, New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has confirmed today. In making the announcement, NZR Chief Executive Steve Tew said it had been easy for the Board to make a unanimous decision to extend...
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Jul 22, 16 •
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Comments Off on Core group of All Blacks Sevens players re-sign with New Zealand Rugby
The core of this year’s All Blacks Sevens squad headed by veterans DJ Forbes and Tim Mikkelson will anchor the side through the next World Rugby Sevens Series after re-signing with New Zealand Rugby. The players – Sam Dickson, Forbes, Mikkelson, Sione...
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Apr 20, 16 •
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Comments Off on Patrick Tuipulotu recommits to the Blues and New Zealand Rugby until 2019
New Zealand Rugby and the Blues are delighted to announce that lock Patrick Tuipulotu has recommitted to New Zealand Rugby through until the end of the 2019 season. Twenty-three year old Tuipulotu, who played seven Tests for the All Blacks in 2014 and 26...
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Apr 13, 16 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand Rugby mourns Kurtis Haiu
New Zealand Rugby has today expressed its sadness at the death of former Blues and New Zealand age grade player Kurtis Haiu following his battle with cancer at age 31. “This is a devastatingly sad time for Kurtis’ young family, and for his rugby...
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Nov 17, 15 •
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Comments Off on Ian Foster extends contract with New Zealand Rugby
All Blacks Assistant Coach Ian Foster has extended his contract with New Zealand Rugby (NZR) through to 2017, NZR Chief Executive Steve Tew announced today. Foster has been Assistant Coach alongside All Blacks Head Coach Steve Hansen since 2012....
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Aug 15, 15 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand Rugby congratulates All Blacks Captain Richie McCaw
Record breaking 142 Tests an historic achievement New Zealand Rugby has tonight congratulated All Blacks captain Richie McCaw on becoming the most capped rugby player in history. McCaw’s historic milestone was achieved as he captained the All Blacks to a...
