Latest Rugby
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Chiefs apologise after sexism scandal
The Chiefs have apologised after some of the teams’ players allegedly verbally abused traffic wardens after a team practice. New Zealand media reported that the players reacted obscenely after being given parking tickets from two female traffic wardens. The Chiefs […]
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Lack of ticket sales for Wellington Sevens
Only 1,300 tickets had been sold for the third leg of the World Rugby Sevens Series, in Wellington on January 28-29, according to a report.
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Nonu keen on new Toulon deal
World Cup winning centre Ma’a Nonu has reportedly agreed to extend his contract with French giants Toulon. According to reports in the French media, Nonu has agreed a new verbal deal in principle with the club, but is yet to […]
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‘England can break our record’ – Hansen
New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen believes England could break his side’s record for consecutive Test wins by a tier one nation. The All Blacks currently hold the record with 18 consecutive wins while England are on a 14-Test unbeaten […]
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Guildford named in Waikato Sevens squad
Former All Blacks wing Zac Guildford’s career has taken a new twist after he was named in Waikato’s Sevens team for this weekend’s Northern Regional tournament in Cambridge. The 27-year-old, who represented New Zealand in 10 Tests between 2009 and […]
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A review of the All Blacks’ year
With the November internationals now done and dusted, we look at the state of affairs for New Zealand’s All Blacks after a mostly successful 2016.
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‘All Blacks not underestimating France’ – Kaino
Too much history between France and New Zealand ensured the All Blacks could not be over-confident going into Saturday’s Test in Paris. That’s the word from All Blacks flanker Jerome Kaino who said there has been a lot of disappointment […]
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VIDEO: Harlequins v Maori All Blacks highlights
The Maori All Blacks were comfortable winners in the fixture on Wednesday celebrating the 150th Anniversary of Premiership side Harlequins.
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All Blacks aim to regain pride against Ireland
New Zealand face arguably their toughest assignment of the year when they take on a confident Ireland side in Dublin on Saturday.
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All Blacks ring the changes for Italy
All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen has rung the changes to his starting XV for Saturday’s Test against Italy in Rome.
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Gatland takes another swing at All Blacks
Warren Gatland says “anyone” in New Zealand would be a successful coach of the All Blacks.
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All Blacks lose Retallick but welcome back Smith
Brodie Retallick has been ruled out of New Zealand’s Test against Ireland in Chicago on 5 November, after suffering concussion.
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NZ and Super Rugby stars added to Barbarians to face South Africa
Super Rugby champions and some of New Zealand’s most talented up and coming stars will join the Barbarians to take on South Africa in the Killik Cup match at Wembley Stadium next month.
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Disgraced Smith bows out of Bledisloe Test
New Zealand Rugby announced that scrum-half Aaron Smith has bowed out of the Bledisloe Test after a disciplinary hearing.
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£20 tickets to watch South Africa take on the Barbarians at Wembley
Saturday 5th of November will see fireworks at Wembley as the Barbarians run out at the iconic stadium to take on South Africa for the Killik Cup.
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Sevens star signs two-year Hurricanes deal
Super Rugby champions the Hurricanes have announced the signing of New Zealand Sevens star Ben Lam for the 2017 and 2018 seasons.
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Aaron Smith: ‘I’ve made a huge mistake’
Aaron Smith publicly apologised to his partner, his family and all of New Zealand rugby after being suspended for Saturday’s Test.
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Australians and All Blacks selected for Barbarians squad
Australia’s Taqele Naiyaravo, Wycliff Palu and Will Skelton will be joined by New Zealand 2011 World Cup winner Andy Ellis in the squad for the Killik Cup match against South Africa at Wembley Stadium connected by EE on November 5 (3.30pm).
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McCaw promoted to Air Force wing Commander
Former All Blacks skipper Richie McCaw has added another honour to his long list, as he was promoted to a Royal New Zealand Air Force Wing Commander this week.
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Hawke’s Bay’s Fruean signs for Bath
Bath have confirmed that Robbie Fruean will be joining the club at the culmination of this year’s Mitre 10 Cup, in which he is competing with Hawke’s Bay.