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‘Tough’ call to leave Dunedin off ABs schedule
New Zealand Rugby has gone as far as it can to assure southern fans the All Blacks are not deserting Dunedin for a worryingly long period.
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Confirmed: No All Blacks test for Dunedin next year
Confirmed: No All Blacks test for Dunedin next year
New Zealand Rugby has confirmed Dunedin will not host an All Blacks test in 2026.
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Dunedin to miss out on All Blacks test
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Dunedin to miss out on All Blacks test
Dunedin appears to have missed out on an All Blacks test in 2026.
All Blacks' 2027 World Cup draw revealed
All Blacks' 2027 World Cup draw revealed
The All Blacks will face hosts the Wallabies in their pool at the 2027 Rugby World Cup, and face a potential clash with South Africa as early as the quarter-finals.
Black Ferns skip Dunedin
Black Ferns skip Dunedin
The Black Ferns will play four tests at home next year, including a three-test series against France as part of the new WXV Global series, but Dunedin has missed out.
More recognition for Pledger
More recognition for Pledger
Otago rugby’s rising star has received another accolade.
Coaches, players named as finalists after standout year
Coaches, players named as finalists after standout year
Some of Otago’s best and brightest are up for prizes at the New Zealand Rugby Awards next month.
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Highlanders tackle fitness testing
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Highlanders tackle fitness testing
Jamie Joseph suggests any of his new or young Highlanders do not need to look far for inspiration.
Special jersey for Highlanders
Special jersey for Highlanders
Thirty years of memories are poured into the Highlanders’ jersey for the 2026 season.
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First group of Landers gather as city swelters
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First group of Landers gather as city swelters
The Highlanders will today provide further evidence that the rugby season never really ends.
World award caps wonderful year for Holland
World award caps wonderful year for Holland
Otago, the Highlanders and the Dunedin Sharks already knew there was something special about Fabian Holland.
All Blacks wallop Wales
All Blacks wallop Wales
Winger Tom Rogers became the first Welshman to score a hat-trick of tries against the All Blacks, but his heroics were in vain as the visitors eased to a 52-26 victory.
Robertson rolls out the 'we're playing for the black jersey' line
Robertson rolls out the 'we're playing for the black jersey' line
Scott Robertson has said that the All Blacks have had a "strong review" this week after their 33-19 loss to England on Sunday morning.
Putting heads together for junior players
Putting heads together for junior players
New protective headgear for junior rugby players developed by Canterbury University researchers could be on sale next year if the prototype passes World Rugby testing.
Lio-Willie named in ABs team to face Wales
Lio-Willie named in ABs team to face Wales
Otago loose forward Christian Lio-Willie has been named on the bench as the All Blacks have made sweeping changes for their final test of the year this weekend.
Morgan gets nod for ABs 7s
Morgan gets nod for ABs 7s
Southland rookie Fletcher Morgan is in line to make his All Blacks Sevens debut.
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‘FDAB’: backdrop to a dream realised
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‘FDAB’: backdrop to a dream realised
Fabian Holland has become a key member of the All Blacks, but his rugby life began in his native Netherlands. Queenstown reporter Philip Chandler reflects on a visit to where it all started for...
Holland's standout year capped by nomination
Fabian Holland's remarkable year capped by world rugby nomination
Highlanders favourite Fabian Holland has been nominated for World Rugby’s breakthrough player of the year award.
Black Ferns co-captain to temporarily join Bristol Bears
Black Ferns co-captain to temporarily join Bristol Bears
Black Ferns co-captain Ruahei Demant is to get some overseas experience.
ABs face demanding 2026
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.