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All Blacks depth tracking OK for 2027

All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson. Photo: Getty Images

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All Blacks depth tracking OK for 2027

Apparently they call it Project 4-4-4. Scott Robertson wants to have four test-quality players in each position by the time the All Blacks roll up to the Rugby World Cup in Australia in 2027.

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Players from Japan, Dunedin in Herden’s Old Golds mix

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Players from Japan, Dunedin in Herden’s Old Golds mix

Some old, some new, some borrowed, some Blue Revs.

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So far, so good for Razor’s men

Will Jordan looks for support during the first test between the All Blacks and France at Forsyth...

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So far, so good for Razor’s men

You can divide the 2025 All Blacks season into three parts: the French series, the Rugby Championship and the end-of-year tour.

Relentless Baby Boks claim title

The South African team hold the winner's trophy aloft at the end of the Final of the U20 World...

Relentless Baby Boks claim title

The Baby Blacks are good. But the Baby Boks are just a little bit better.

Southern derby split in playoff preview

Southern derby split in playoff preview

We will meet again.

Harris leads way as Saints claim 13th NBL title

Harris leads way as Saints claim 13th NBL title

Hyrum Harris and the Wellington Saints dashed the Southland Sharks’ dreams of a fairy-tale NBL crown yesterday.

Saints dash Sharks' NBL dream

Hyrum Harris of the Wellington Saints helped power his team to their first title since 2021 in...

Saints dash Sharks' NBL dream

Hyrum Harris and the Wellington Saints have dashed the Southland Sharks’ dreams of a fairytale NBL crown.

Saints edge Sharks as Harris dominates final

Hyrum Harris and the Wellington Saints have dashed the Southland Sharks’ dreams of a fairytale NBL crown.

Revived fixture effectively a trial

Revived fixture effectively a trial

A blast from the past is back to give the new North Otago coach an effective trial this afternoon.

Kiwis win notorious river race

Bob McLachlan (right) and Gordon Townsend celebrate victory in the Yukon 1000 kayak race. PHOTO:...

Kiwis win notorious river race

They put their best foot forward — even if they were rudderless for a while.

New coach to get eyes on squad in preseason clash

New coach to get eyes on squad in preseason clash

New Otago coach Mark Brown will have a bunch of fresh faces to analyse when he makes his debut in the role this afternoon.

Nine Matatu players in Black Ferns XV squad

Nine Matatu players have been named in the Black Ferns XV squad to tour South Africa later this month.

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Selection ideas for the ABs...

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Selection ideas for the ABs...

The All Blacks will name their team today for the third and final test against France in Hamilton on Saturday night. Hayden Meikle outlines five changes he wants to see.

King, Andrew poised to debut for Tall Blacks in Asia Cup

Mojave King looks to the rim whilst playing for the Tauranga Whai earlier this year. PHOTO: ODT...

King, Andrew poised to debut for Tall Blacks in Asia Cup

A member of Otago basketball’s royal family and a son of St Kevin’s College have been named in the Tall Blacks squad for the Asia Cup.

NZ into world U20 final

Baby Blacks halfback Dylan Pledger controls the ball as he is chased by France midfielder Fabien...

NZ into world U20 final

Otago halfback Dylan Pledger and his mates are one step away from returning New Zealand to the top of world junior rugby.

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Mixed emotions after Black Sox beaten in final: Watts

Black Sox pitcher Liam Potts winds up during the Softball World Cup final in Prince Albert...

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Mixed emotions after Black Sox beaten in final: Watts

The Black Sox regained respect but missed out on returning to the top of the world.

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Interesting newcomers in stable squad

Lock Joseva Tamani passes the ball during a match against the Highlanders in April. Photo: Getty...

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Interesting newcomers in stable squad

A Fijian, an English Stag, a Magpie, a Dragon, an Eel and a Shark walk into a changing room.

Black Sox edged in World Cup final

The Black Sox have regained respect but have missed out on returning to the top of the world.

Solid double for Thunder

The Dunedin Thunder completed the home stretch of their New Zealand Ice Hockey League campaign with a pair of solid wins over the Canterbury Red Devils at the weekend.

New look to final

One club is guaranteed to break a moderate drought after the final of the Dunedin division 1 competition this Saturday.

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