Frizell to make ABs debut against France
There will be three new faces in the All Blacks squad facing France, including Highlanders and Tasman loose forward Shannon Frizell.
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Plenty in contention for ABs
Plenty in contention for ABs
The first All Black squad of the season is announced tomorrow and should be one of few surprises. Rugby writer Steve Hepburn has a punt on who will make the cut.
All Blacks skipper eyes return
All Blacks skipper Kieran Read eyes return
All Blacks captain Kieran Read hopes to be back playing in July after ticking off a milestone in his recovery from back surgery
Tu'ungafasi re-signs with NZ Rugby
Tu'ungafasi re-signs with NZ Rugby
All Blacks prop Ofa Tu'ungafasi will play for the Blues and New Zealand Rugby (NZR) until the end of 2021.
Black Ferns touring to inspire next generation
Black Ferns touring to inspire next generation
Nancy Wake was back in Dunedin yesterday.
Squire ready to play France, Hansen says
Squire ready to play France, Hansen says
All Black coach Steve Hansen has stepped into the Liam Squire injury confusion declaring the power-packed loose forward is available for the series against France in June.
Squire to play tests against France: Hansen
Squire to play tests against France: Hansen
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has stepped into the Liam Squire injury confusion declaring the power-packed loose forward is available for the series against France in June.
Otago to tackle All Blacks
Otago to play the All Blacks in August
August 10 cannot come around quickly enough for Otago.
NZ teams launch diversity campaign
NZ teams launch diversity campaign
The All Blacks and the Black Ferns have made a very public statement on where they stand on diversity and inclusiveness as they launched their 'diversity is strength' campaign.
Read, Coles set to miss France series
Read, Coles set to miss France series
Key All Blacks Kieran Read and Dane Coles look set to miss the France series as they make a very cautious approach to their return from injury.
TVNZ, Spark to screen Rugby World Cup
TVNZ, Spark to screen Rugby World Cup
Spark can't guarantee it will be able to bring the Rugby World Cup to households with poor broadband coverage in NZ, but will work to fix this in the next 18 months. Just seven games will be free on TVNZ and may not include every All Blacks game.
Why Sky not first pick for Rugby World Cup
Why Sky not first pick for Rugby World Cup
If there was one thing Sky wanted to hold onto it was the rugby rights - which is why emergency sirens rang when it was announced the broadcaster wasn't the preferred bidder for the 2919 Rugby World Cup.
Former All Black Fergie McCormick dies
Former All Black Fergie McCormick dies
Former All Black fullback Fergie McCormick has died this morning in Christchurch Hospital.
Nareki makes Hong Kong cut
Nareki makes Hong Kong cut
Otago winger Jona Nareki is set to make his national sevens debut in Hong Kong next weekend.
Murdoch remembered as tough but gentle
Murdoch remembered as tough but gentle
Dunedin-born All Black Keith Murdoch, a player whose off-field notoriety overshadowed his playing achievements, died yesterday aged 74.
Controversial Dunedin-born All Black dies
Controversial Dunedin-born All Black dies
Controversial Dunedin-born former All Black and Otago player Keith Murdoch has died at age 74.
ABs great tips Schimdt to replace Hansen
ABs great tips Schimdt to replace Hansen
Ireland coach Joe Schmidt has received another tick of approval as the rumours continue to mount that he could be the next All Blacks coach.
Conrad Smith retiring from rugby
Conrad Smith retiring from rugby
Conrad Smith is eyeing up an advocate role for players when he retires from rugby in May.
All Blacks make ESPN most dominant list
All Blacks make ESPN most dominant list
The All Blacks are the 17th most dominant team in the past 20 years according to a list compiled by ESPN The Magazine.
Former All Black Mika dies
Former All Black Mika dies
Former All Blacks flanker Dylan Mika has died from a suspected heart attack.