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Sep 16, 21 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks team named for Fortinet Rugby Championship Brisbane Test against Argentina
The All Blacks team has been named to play Argentina in the Fortinet Rugby Championship Test at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, on Saturday 18 September (Kick-off: 8.05PM AEST, 10.05PM NZT). The matchday 23 is (Test caps in brackets): Joe Moody (51) Samisoni...
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Sep 15, 21 •
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Comments Off on Aaron Smith to miss rest of Fortinet Rugby Championship
All Blacks halfback Aaron Smith won’t be joining the All Blacks in Australia for the Fortinet Rugby Championship. 32-year-old Smith stayed in New Zealand to be with his family awaiting the birth of his second child. He will join his Manawatu Turbos team...
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Sep 13, 21 •
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Comments Off on Top schoolboy talent selected in national teams
The top schoolboy players in the country have been found with New Zealand Rugby today announcing the 2021 New Zealand Schools, New Zealand Barbarian Under 18 and New Zealand Māori Under 18 Ngā Whatukura Boys teams. The 75 players have been rewarded for...
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Sep 10, 21 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks team named for Fortinet Rugby Championship Gold Coast Test against Argentina
Brodie Retallick to captain team The All Blacks team has been named to play Argentina in the Fortinet Rugby Championship Test at Cbus Super Stadium on the Gold Coast on Sunday 12 September (Kick-off: 5.05PM AEST, 7.05PM NZT) The matchday 23 is (Test caps in...
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Sep 3, 21 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks team named for Fortinet Rugby Championship Perth Test against Australia
The All Blacks team has been named to play Australia in the Fortinet Rugby Championship Test at Optus Stadium, Perth, on Sunday 5 September, (Kick-off: 2.00PM AWST, 6.00PM NZT). The matchday 23 is (Test caps in brackets): George Bower (5) Codie Taylor (60)...
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Aug 30, 21 •
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Comments Off on Super Rugby Pacific format confirmed
Super Rugby Pacific will kick off a new era for the world’s most exciting professional rugby competition next February with a 15-week regular season and a refreshed finals format, New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and Rugby Australia (RA) have announced. The 2022...
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Aug 26, 21 •
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Comments Off on The Rugby Championship 2021 Schedule – Second-Round Rugby Championship Match in Perth Confirmed
SANZAAR today confirmed, in association with Rugby Australia, that the outstanding second-round match of The Rugby Championship (TRC) between Australia and New Zealand, that was due to be played on Saturday 28 August, has been rescheduled for 1400 (AWST) on...
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Aug 24, 21 •
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Comments Off on Ian Foster reappointed as All Blacks Head Coach
All Blacks Head Coach Ian Foster has been reappointed through to the end of the 2023 Rugby World Cup, New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has announced. NZR CEO Mark Robinson said he and the NZR Board were delighted to announce the appointment and said Foster could now...
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Aug 20, 21 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks and Black Ferns home Tests cancelled; NZR pauses All Blacks Perth travel
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has announced the All Blacks’ two home Fortinet Rugby Championship Tests against South Africa and the Black Ferns two O’Reilly Cup Tests against the Wallaroos will not be played in New Zealand. The decision follows advice from...
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Aug 18, 21 •
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Comments Off on All rugby in New Zealand this weekend cancelled or postponed
Bunnings Warehouse NPC, Farah Palmer Cup (FPC) and Heartland Championship matches, as well as all community and school rugby this weekend has been cancelled or postponed, New Zealand Rugby (NZR) announced today. The next rounds of Bunnings Warehouse NPC, FPC...
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Aug 17, 21 •
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Comments Off on Black Ferns End of Year tour confirmed
The Black Ferns will travel north at the end of the year for a four-match Test series against England and France. With two Tests each against England and France in October/November, the schedule will provide ideal preparation for the Black Ferns Rugby World...
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Aug 12, 21 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks team named for second Bledisloe Cup Fortinet Rugby Championship Test against Australia
The All Blacks team has been named to play Australia in the second Bledisloe Cup Fortinet Rugby Championship Test at Eden Park on Saturday 14 August (kick-off 7.05PM). The matchday 23 is (Test caps in brackets): George Bower (4) Codie Taylor (59) Nepo Laulala...
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Aug 4, 21 •
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Comments Off on adidas and NZR launch new All Blacks and Black Ferns jerseys
Designed to inspire the next generation of players New All Blacks jersey and bespoke, all-new jersey for the Black Ferns unveiled, as part of adidas’ ambition to level the playing field in rugby and represent the next generation of players.Both replica...
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Aug 3, 21 •
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Comments Off on Eden Park to host back-to-back Bledisloe Cup Tests
Fortinet announced as Rugby Championship sponsor New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has announced Eden Park in Auckland will host back-to-back Bledisloe Cup Tests against Australia on Saturday 7 August and Saturday 14 August. Confirmation of the venues and dates means...
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Jul 21, 21 •
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Comments Off on First Black Ferns fixtures for 2021 secured
International women’s rugby will return to New Zealand in September with a two-Test series against Australia confirmed today. The O’Reilly Cup will be up for grabs when the Black Ferns host Australia in Christchurch on 26 September before a tantalising...
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Jul 9, 21 •
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Comments Off on Scott Robertson recommits to New Zealand Rugby and the Crusaders
Scott Robertson has recommitted to New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and the Crusaders for the next three years, announcing today he will lead the Crusaders through to the end of 2024. “I love this team, and I’m proud of what we’ve been able to achieve on and off...
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Jul 2, 21 •
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Comments Off on Experienced Rugby Sevens teams named for Tokyo Olympic Games
Two strong, experienced sevens teams have today been announced by New Zealand Rugby and the New Zealand Olympic Committee for the Tokyo Olympic Games. Both sides go into the Games with a World number one ranking and will be eyeing a place on the medal dais in...
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Jul 1, 21 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks team named for Steinlager Series Test against Tonga
Tupaea to make Test debut; Bower, Blackadder and Christie on bench The All Blacks team has been named to play Tonga in the historic opening match of the Steinlager Series at Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland, on Saturday 3 July (kick-off 7.05PM), with four uncapped...
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Jun 21, 21 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks squad named for Steinlager Series
The All Blacks selectors, Head Coach Ian Foster, Assistant Head Coach John Plumtree and former All Black Grant Fox, have named the squad for the 2021 Steinlager Series Tests against Fiji and Tonga. The 36-strong squad is as follows: (With age, Sky Super Rugby...
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Jun 4, 21 •
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Comments Off on Taste of Pasifika festival set to kick off Steinlager Series as tickets go on public sale
Tickets for the 2021 Steinlager Test Series on public sale from midday Friday, 4 JuneTaste of Pasifika festival announced for All Blacks v Tonga, Māori All Blacks v Manu Samoa double-header at Mt Smart Stadium Rugby fans will get a Taste of Pasifika this...
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May 19, 21 •
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Comments Off on TIMANI RETURNS FOR CRUCIAL CLASH WITH THE HIGHLANDERS
The Western Force continue their inaugural Super Rugby Trans-Tasman campaign on Friday night when they go head-to-head with the high-flying Highlanders at HBF Park. Head coach Tim Sampson has named a consistent side with just one change being made to the...
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Apr 23, 21 •
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Comments Off on Sky Super Rugby Trans-Tasman draw finalised
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and Rugby Australia (RA) have confirmed the final schedule for Sky Super Rugby Trans-Tasman with additional home matches for the Blues, Hurricanes and Highlanders and trips to Wollongong and Townsville respectively for the Crusaders...
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Apr 22, 21 •
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Comments Off on Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa teams embrace Anzac spirit
New Zealand’s Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa teams will embrace the Anzac spirit during this weekend’s round of matches as they acknowledge all service men and women across the country, and have reached out to their Australian counterparts over social media in...
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Apr 19, 21 •
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Comments Off on “Fantastic news” as Dane Coles extends contract through to 2023
n a move which will be welcomed by all New Zealand rugby fans, All Blacks and Hurricanes hooker Dane Coles has recommitted to New Zealand Rugby and his Super Rugby team, inking a deal through to 2023. Coles’ re-signing is a major announcement for both...
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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...
