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Barrett to take non-playing sabbatical

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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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Old Golds players do their bit in Heartland XV win

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Old Golds players do their bit in Heartland XV win

North Otago prop Kelepi Funaki bustled over on debut to start the New Zealand Heartland XV’s Samoan tour on the right foot.

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As Super Rugby looms, who will make the step up?

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As Super Rugby looms, who will make the step up?

The dust has barely settled on a thrilling Otago season — must mean the Highlanders are about to embark on their campaign.

Injured Barretts to miss Scotland test

Jordie Barrett gets treated for an injury during the All Blacks match against Ireland on Sunday...

Injured Barretts to miss Scotland test

Scott and Jordie Barrett will miss this weekend's Test against Scotland at Murrayfield.

All Blacks remain undecided on injured Barretts

It will be another 24 hours before the All Blacks will know what future two of the Barrett brothers will have on their tour of Britain.

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Tangitau to the fore in AB XV’s win over Barbarians

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Tangitau to the fore in AB XV’s win over Barbarians

Highlanders' winger Caleb Tangitau is turning heads again.

Beauden Barrett keen to help Irish opponent fight red card

Tadhg Beirne of Ireland and Beauden Barrett of New Zealand after the Gallagher Cup match between...

Beauden Barrett keen to help Irish opponent fight red card

All Blacks first-five Beauden Barrett has offered to help Tadhg Beirne fight a potential ban, after the Irish lock was red-carded for an incident early in their test match in Chicago.

'There for the taking': World media reacts to All Blacks' win

The All Blacks mounted a spirited comeback to defeat Ireland 26-13 in front of a sell-out crowd of 61,840 fans in the Windy City (Chicago, not Wellington).

All Blacks finish strong to beat Ireland

A second half try by Wallace Sititi proved to be the crucial point in the All Blacks' 26-13 win over Ireland at Soldier Field in Chicago.

McCaw on life after rugby, the state of the game

Richie McCaw at an All Blacks training during the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Photo: Getty Images

McCaw on life after rugby, the state of the game

Even the great Richie McCaw found out lately that fame doesn't last forever.

Highlanders well represented

Four Highlanders and a future fifth one have been named in the All Blacks XV squad for their game against the Barbarians in the UK tomorrow.

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