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Dec 11, 19 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Ian Foster appointed All Blacks Head Coach
In making the announcement, NZR Chairman Brent Impey said Foster had come through as the preferred candidate following a lengthy and robust interview process. “The NZR Board has today ratified Ian Foster as the new Head Coach of the All Blacks from 2020. He...
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Jul 12, 19 •
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General News, International, National, New Zealand, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
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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May 10, 18 •
1357 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on New Zealand Rugby decision regarding Brad Shields request
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has decided it will, by special exception, release Hurricanes loose forward Brad Shields from the obligations of his contract, to be available for selection for England next month. New Zealand Rugby Head of Professional Rugby Chris...
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Apr 20, 18 •
1392 Views •
General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Rugby’s tribute to the ANZACs
• Invest Super Rugby matches to acknowledge ANZACs • All Blacks coach Steve Hansen gets behind appeal This weekend’s Investec Super Rugby matches will honour the ANZACs as is the tradition of New Zealand and Australian clubs hosting matches...
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Apr 9, 18 •
1295 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on NZ Rugby bursts the bubble on mental health
Investec Super Rugby ‘Bubble Round’ to raise awareness of mental fitness NZR wellbeing programme Headfirst celebrates a successful first year All Blacks star Nehe Milner-Skudder becomes Headfirst ambassador New Zealand Rugby is dedicating this...
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Feb 8, 18 •
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General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Steve Hansen honoured as New Zealand sporting success celebrated
New Zealand Rugby has congratulated those honoured at the 55th annual Halberg Awards – New Zealand’s pre-eminent sports awards – including All Blacks Head Coach Steve Hansen who was presented with the Sport New Zealand Leadership Award. In...
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Jan 25, 18 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on New Zealand Rugby launches independent complaints management service
Independent online and 0800 phone service established to report inappropriate off-field conduct in rugby Complaints to be managed by respected employment lawyer Steph Dyhrberg New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has established an independent online and 0800 phone...
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Dec 22, 17 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Bay of Plenty Rugby Union fined for fielding ineligible player
Bay of Plenty Rugby Union has today been fined $6,000 plus $1,000 costs for breaching eligibility rules in the men’s competition at the Northern Regional Sevens Tournament earlier this month. The New Zealand Rugby panel heard that Bay of Plenty fielded an...
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May 24, 17 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on All Blacks Captain Kieran Read inks deal through to 2019
Signs with NZ Rugby, BNZ Crusaders and Counties Manukau All Blacks Captain Kieran Read headed back to school today for a special event, with the inspirational loose forward announcing he has signed a new two-year contract with New Zealand Rugby and the BNZ...
