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    Head coach Allan Bunting during the warm-up before the bronze final match between New Zealand and...

    Bunting resigns after Women's World Cup result

    New Zealand head coach Allan Bunting has stepped down following the nation's failed title defence at this year's Women's Rugby World Cup.

    Captain returns for All Blacks to face England

    Captain Scott Barrett will return for the All Blacks to face England this weekend. Photo: Getty...

    Captain returns for All Blacks to face England

    Scott Barrett will return to lead the All Blacks for Sunday morning's clash with England at Twickenham.

    Lio-Willie back in the ABs’ fold

    All Black and Otago No8 Christian Lio-Willie hits the ball up during a training session at Logan...

    Lio-Willie back in the ABs’ fold

    Otago No 8 Christian Lio-Willie is back in the All Blacks frame.

    Lio-Willie called into ABs squad as injuries mount

    Christian Lio-Willie is back in the All Black frame after injuries to two loose forwards. File...

    Lio-Willie called into ABs squad as injuries mount

    The All Blacks have been dealt a blow ahead of this weekend's test against England at Twickenham with two loose forwards heading home.

    Clarke to miss England test

    Caleb Clarke carries the ball for the All Blacks into the tackle of Scotland flanker Gary Brown...

    Clarke to miss England test

    Caleb Clarke's frustrating run of injuries has continued as the All Blacks' winger has been ruled out of this weekend's test against England at Twickenham.

    ABs XV dispatch England A

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    ABs XV dispatch England A

    The All Blacks XV produced a polished effort to triumph over England A 31-14 in their second match of the United Kingdom and France tour, held in Bath.

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    Heartland side end tour with win

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    Heartland side end tour with win

    The New Zealand Heartland XV have wrapped up their tour of Samoa with another sound victory.

    Pressure on Schmidt as Wallabies suffer shock loss to Italy

    Monty Ioane of Italy celebrates after scoring a try in his team's win over Australia in Udine,...

    Pressure on Schmidt as Wallabies suffer shock loss to Italy

    Joe Schmidt's coaching job will likely come under scrutiny after the Wallabies suffered a humiliating 26-19 loss to Italy in Udine.

    McKenzie magic secures tight win over brave Scots

    Players congratulate Damian McKenzie after his late match-winning turn against Scotland in...

    McKenzie magic secures tight win over brave Scots

    Damian McKenzie provided the match-winning touches off the bench as the All Blacks staved off a Scottish onslaught in the second half to win a pulsating test in Edinburgh.

    Highlanders development well-stocked

    Otago openside Lucas Casey plays in the successful Ranfurly Shield challenge against Canterbury...

    Highlanders development well-stocked

    The Otago engine room has provided a good chunk of the Highlanders development squad.

    Barrett to take non-playing sabbatical

    Scott Barrett. Photo: Getty Images

    Barrett to take non-playing sabbatical

    All Blacks captain and Crusaders star Scott Barrett will sit out most of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season after exercising a clause in his contract to take a non-playing sabbatical.

    ABs to wear white for Scots clash, coach bags the pipes

    ABs to wear white for Scots clash, coach bags the pipes

    The All Blacks will wear white jerseys for just the second time at Murrayfield, the home of Scottish rugby, at the weekend.

    Sititi back to start in ‘homecoming’ test against Scotland

    Wallace Sititi. Photo: Getty

    Sititi back to start in ‘homecoming’ test against Scotland

    Wallace Sititi has been rewarded for a strong performance against Ireland by being named to start at blindside flanker for the All Blacks against Scotland.

    Jones confident ahead of final

    Head coach Stacey Jones. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

    Jones confident ahead of final

    New Zealand are vowing to go in for the kill and lay down a World Cup marker in the much-anticipated Pacific Championships final showdown against Samoa.

    Few surprises in Landers squad

    New Highlanders recruit Reesjan Pasitoa scores for Northland during an NPC match against Auckland...

    Few surprises in Landers squad

    Looks great on paper.

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    Timu joins Hurricanes, Tucker to Crusaders

    Coach Jono Gibbes. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

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    Timu joins Hurricanes, Tucker to Crusaders

    Every rugby press release must include the phrase a blend of youth and experience.

    Highlanders welcome exciting 'newbies' to squad

    Andrew Knewstubb playing for NPC winners Canterbury against Otago last month. Photo: Getty Images

    Highlanders welcome exciting 'newbies' to squad

    The Highlanders have announced a 38-man squad which contains seven newbies.

    Strath Taieri stalwart up for NZR award

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    Strath Taieri stalwart up for NZR award

    Jodi Taylor has been recognised for her countless hours behind the scenes keeping things ticking over.

    Reduction in FPC teams

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    Reduction in FPC teams

    The Farah Palmer Cup will be reduced to 12 teams next year following a New Zealand Rugby review.

    Jordie heading home, Scott sidelined

    Jordie (left), Beauden and Scott Barrett. Photo: Getty Images

    Jordie heading home, Scott sidelined

    All Blacks midfielder Jordie Barrett has been ruled out for the rest of the northern hemisphere tour, while brother Scott is sidelined for the test in Edinburgh, both due to injury.
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