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    ABs face demanding 2026

    Photo: ODT files

    ABs face demanding 2026

    The All Blacks will kick off the Nations Championship era by hosting France, Italy and Ireland as they embark on a 2026 schedule that will include a total of 17 matches, including 13 tests.

    Ireland romp to big win over Australia

    Andrew Porter runs the ball up for Ireland against Australia. Photo: Reuters

    Ireland romp to big win over Australia

    Fullback Mack Hansen scored a hat-trick of tries in the first half to set Ireland on their way to a convincing 46-19 victory over beleaguered Australia in Dublin.

    All Blacks crash to loss against England

    England's Fraser Dingwall runs in to score against the All Blacks. Photo: Reuters

    All Blacks crash to loss against England

    A pumped-up England rallied from 12-0 down with 25 unanswered points and a powerful finish to beat a ragged New Zealand 33-19 at Twickenham. 

    Robertson ready for attack of the ‘Pom Squad’

    All Blacks forwards Fabian Holland and Codie Taylor train before the Twickenham test. PHOTO: NZ...

    Robertson ready for attack of the ‘Pom Squad’

    England have been installed as favourites by some local bookmakers for this weekend’s crunch match with the All Blacks at Twickenham.

    Bunting resigns after Women's World Cup result

    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

    Photo: ODT files

    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

    The cases feature a range of sports, but it is understood that rugby players make up a...

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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.
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