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Sep 10, 19 •
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Comments Off on Early kick-off times for fans as Investec Super Rugby celebrates 25th year
• 2020 draw for 25th year of competition released• New Zealand kick-off times moved to 7.05pm for Friday, Saturday matches• Eight fan-friendly New Zealand daytime kick offs scheduled for 4.45pm• Investec Super Rugby planning 25th year celebrations•...
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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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Sep 5, 19 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks team named to play Tonga
The All Blacks team has been named to play Tonga on Saturday September 7th at FMG Stadium Waikato in Hamilton. (Kick off: 2.35PM) The matchday 23 is as follows (with Test caps in brackets, * is uncapped): Joe Moody (40) Codie Taylor (44) Nepo Laulala (19)...
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Aug 30, 19 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand Heartland XV excited for Samoan challenge
New Zealand Heartland XV Coach Mark Rutene has named his side to face Manu Samoa in their historic clash at Eden Park this weekend. The Pasifika Challenge II will see an international double header, with the New Zealand Heartland XV taking on Manu Samoa (kick...
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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 All Blacks team named for Investec Challenge Bledisloe Cup Test
The All Blacks team has been named to play Australia in the Bledisloe Cup Investec Challenge Test at Eden Park, Auckland, on Saturday 17 August. (Kick-off: 7.35PM NZT). The matchday 23 is as follows (with Test caps in brackets): Joe Moody (39) Dane Coles (63)...
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Jul 31, 19 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks squad named for Bledisloe Cup Tests
The All Blacks squad for the two Bledisloe Cup Test matches in Perth and Auckland has been announced. The squad is as follows: ForwardsHookers: Dane Coles, Liam Coltman and Codie Taylor.Props: Owen Franks, Nepo Laulala, Joe Moody, Atu Moli, Angus...
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Jul 24, 19 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks team for Test against South Africa
Experience returns to the matchday 23 The All Blacks team has been named to play South Africa in the Freedom Cup Investec Rugby Championship Test at Westpac Stadium, Wellington, on Saturday 27 July. (Kick-off: 7.35PM NZT). The matchday 23 is as follows (with...
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Jul 18, 19 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks team named for Test against Argentina
Five uncapped All Blacks named in matchday 23 The All Blacks team has been named to play Argentina in the Investec Rugby Championship Test at Jose Amalfitani Stadium (Estadio Velez Sarsfield) in Buenos Aires on Saturday 20 July. (Kick-off: 3.05PM, 6.05AM,...
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Jul 12, 19 •
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Comments Off on Four more years and Blues move for Beauden Barrett
Two-time World Rugby Player of the Year, All Blacks first five-eighth Beauden Barrett, has announced a new deal with New Zealand Rugby (NZR), which will see him stay in New Zealand through to the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Barrett also today confirmed that not...
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Jul 2, 19 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks squad named for 2019 Investec Rugby Championship opening Tests
Four new All Blacks named The All Blacks selectors, Head Coach Steve Hansen, Assistant Head Coach Ian Foster and former All Black Grant Fox, have named the squad for the first two matches of the Investec Rugby Championship against Argentina and South Africa....
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Jul 1, 19 •
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Comments Off on Black Ferns to play USA in Super Series named
Black Ferns Head Coach Glenn Moore has named three new caps to play USA on Tuesday afternoon (Wednesday 12.15pm NZT) in their second Test match of the Women’s Rugby Super Series 2019 in San Diego. The team is (number of caps in brackets, * indicates...
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Jul 1, 19 •
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Comments Off on adidas and New Zealand Rugby launch stunning new jersey for Rugby World Cup
*Designed by Y-3 label headed by legendaryJapanese designer Yohji Yamamoto * Cutting-edge design meets high-tech sports performance in iconic jersey, inspired by Maori and Japanese cultures Monday 1st July 2019 – adidas and New Zealand Rugby (NZR) have...
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Jun 21, 19 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand Under 20 team named for match against Ireland
The New Zealand Under 20 side to face Ireland in their seventh place play-off match at the World Rugby U20 Championship in Argentina has been named. The team is: 1. Oliver Norris2. Shilo Klein3. Fletcher Newell4. Cullen Grace5. Tupo Vaa’i6. Kaylum...
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Jun 12, 19 •
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Comments Off on Retallick signs new deal to extend his career
Key All Black to play overseas and return to NZ in 2021 One of the towering figures of world rugby, All Blacks and Gallagher Chiefs lock Brodie Retallick, has signed a new three-year deal with New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and his Investec Super Rugby side which...
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Jun 12, 19 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand Under 20s named for final pool match of World Championship
The New Zealand Under 20 side to take on South Africa U20 in their final pool game of the Junior World Under 20 Championship in Argentina, has been named. The New Zealand Under 20 team is; 1. Ollie Norris2. Kianu Kereru Symes ©3. Fletcher...
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May 27, 19 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks Sevens confirm place at Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
The All Blacks Sevens have cemented their spot at next year’s Olympic Games with one tournament to spare despite a fifth-place finish at the London Sevens. Confirmation of the qualification came on Day One, after victories over Scotland and Ireland, the All...
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May 23, 19 •
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Comments Off on Black Ferns to play NZ Barbarians side
The recently named 2019 Black Ferns squad will play a New Zealand Barbarians women’s side on Sunday in Pakuranga, Auckland. The women’s Barbarians side will be made up of members of the wider Black Ferns training squad and players from Farah...
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May 14, 19 •
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Comments Off on Maori All Blacks to play Fiji in two-match series
Matches confirmed for Suva 13 July and Rotorua 20 July New Zealand Maori & Fiji Under 20s to play curtain raiser The pride of the Maori All Blacks haka will face the fierce Fijian cibi when the two sides play in a home and away two-match series...
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May 9, 19 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand Under 20 squad named for World Rugby Under 20 Championship
he New Zealand Under 20 squad for the 2019 World Rugby Under 20 Championship has been announced this morning. A total of 28 players will travel to Argentina at the end of this month for the tournament, with their sights set on New Zealand’s seventh age...
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May 8, 19 •
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Comments Off on Naholo confirms overseas move post 2019
All Blacks and Highlanders winger Waisake Naholo will leave New Zealand at the end of 2019, it was announced today. 28-year-old Naholo has confirmed he will join London Irish. An attacking player who uses his deceptive speed and strength to...
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May 6, 19 •
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Comments Off on Mark Hammett to lead New Zealand Schools in 2019
Coaching teams announced for 2019 New Zealand Schools and New Zealand Barbarians Schools teamsTeams to play Fiji and Australia in September and October in Waikato The New Zealand Schools and New Zealand Barbarians Schools team will play on home soil for the...
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May 4, 19 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand Under 20 team named to face Australia
The New Zealand Under 20 team is aiming for a fifth Oceania Under 20 Championship title in a winner-takes-all match against their Australian counterparts on the Gold Coast tonight (kick off 9pm NZT).Coach Craig Philpott has named a strong team for their final...
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Apr 26, 19 •
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Comments Off on Mo’unga inks new three-year deal
One of the rising stars of New Zealand Rugby, All Blacks and BNZ Crusaders first five-eighth Richie Mo’unga, has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby, his Super Rugby club and his Canterbury province, inking a new deal through to 2022. The news is further...
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Apr 16, 19 •
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Comments Off on Liam Coltman recommits – to stay in the South through to 2022
New Zealand Rugby and the Highlanders are celebrating further good news, following the recent re-signing of halfback Aaron Smith, with All Blacks hooker Liam Coltman also re-signing with his Super Rugby club and New Zealand Rugby through to 2022. Coltman has...
