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RugbyJuly 18

Extra southern interest in rejigged All Blacks side

Four players with strong southern links could be set for the biggest day of their rugby lives tomorrow.
Extra southern interest in rejigged All Blacks side
Extra southern interest in rejigged All Blacks side
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RugbyJuly 4

Three battles to watch

Hayden Meikle looks at three key match-ups in tomorrow night’s test.
Three battles to watch
Three battles to watch
RugbyJuly 4

Perofeta at 15 Razor’s big (and only) surprise pick

Scott Robertson has not picked 15 Crusaders and he will not be throwing a wildcard selection into battle against the powerful English in the first test in Dunedin.
Perofeta at 15 Razor’s big (and only) surprise pick
Perofeta at 15 Razor’s big (and only) surprise pick
RugbyJuly 4

Savea hoping to harness his nervous energy

Ardie Savea is too honest to pretend he is not feeling some nerves about his return to top-level rugby tomorrow night.
Savea hoping to harness his nervous energy
Savea hoping to harness his nervous energy
DunedinJuly 4

Hungry masses expected for match

Dunedin's Best Cafe has stockpiled about 350 dozen Bluff oysters as it gears up to feed hundreds of hungry rugby fans this weekend.
Hungry masses expected for match
Hungry masses expected for match
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RugbyJuly 4

‘I want to...enjoy what the All Black jersey brings’

The Razor era begins tomorrow. Scott Robertson had astonishing success with the Crusaders, but leading the All Blacks into a test against powerful England represents a whole new world. In an exclusive interview, Otago Daily Times sports editor Hayden Meikle finds out how Robertson is feeling ahead of his test debut.
‘I want to...enjoy what the All Black jersey brings’
‘I want to...enjoy what the All Black jersey brings’
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RugbyJuly 4

A new era — but will it be a golden one?

Whisper it quietly, but this could be a banana-skin test for the All Blacks.
A new era — but will it be a golden one?
A new era — but will it be a golden one?
NewsSeptember 16

All you need to know: All Blacks v Springboks

The 94th test match between traditional foes New Zealand and South Africa will take place tonight at North Harbour's QBE Stadium to kick off the fourth round of the 2017 Rugby Championship.
All you need to know: All Blacks v Springboks
All you need to know: All Blacks v Springboks
NewsAugust 25

ABs to make special Colin Meads tribute

The All Blacks will wear a special tribute to the late Sir Colin Meads on their jerseys tomorrow night - an extra emotional touchstone which increases the significance of the test against the Wallabies.
ABs to make special Colin Meads tribute
ABs to make special Colin Meads tribute
NewsAugust 7

Five Highlanders make All Blacks squad

Five Highlanders have been named in the All Blacks Rugby Championship squad, while several high-profile players have been left out.
Five Highlanders make All Blacks squad
Five Highlanders make All Blacks squad
RugbyJuly 8

Poite in spotlight for penalty that wasn't

This Lions series deserved a big finale, which it certainly got with referee Romain Poite's decision in the final minute to change his mind on a penalty for the All Blacks.
Poite in spotlight for penalty that wasn't
Poite in spotlight for penalty that wasn't
RugbyJuly 8

All Blacks, Lions draw third test to tie series

There haven't been scenes of such an intense nature since the 2011 World Cup.
All Blacks, Lions draw third test to tie series
All Blacks, Lions draw third test to tie series
RugbyJuly 1

Lions beat All Blacks to level up series

A late penalty gave the British and Irish Lions a victory over 14-man New Zealand in the second test, to level up the series at 1-1 ahead of next week's final clash.
Lions beat All Blacks to level up series
Lions beat All Blacks to level up series
RugbyJuly 1

Sonny Bill sees red

Sonny Bill Williams has become the first All Black to be sent off since 1967.
Sonny Bill sees red
Sonny Bill sees red
NewsJune 24

All Blacks show class in first test win over Lions

The All Blacks played their usual triple threat game and produced all their expected spark and flair, but so too did the Lions.
All Blacks show class in first test win over Lions
All Blacks show class in first test win over Lions
NewsJune 26

All Blacks v Wales in Dunedin

Scenes from the Test in Dunedin on Saturday night.
RugbySeptember 3

Rugby: Naholo makes the cut for ABs

There was mixed news for southern fans when the All Black squad for the World Cup was named at Parliament last night.
Rugby: Naholo makes the cut for ABs
Rugby: Naholo makes the cut for ABs
SportOctober 20

Bledisloe Cup rugby in Dunedin

Rugby fans gather in Dunedin as Australia and New Zealand meet for their third Bledisloe Cup test.
RugbyMay 9

Video: Who might be picked for the All Blacks squad?

New Zealand Herald rugby writers Gregor Paul & Wynne Gray discuss which players have the potential to be picked for the All Blacks squad.
RugbyNovember 30

Rugby: Hore victim of 'ignorant' crticism

Banned All Blacks hooker and Highlanders captain Andrew Hore has been subjected to "ignorant" comment and has endured the longest week of his life, two of the men closest to him say.
Rugby: Hore victim of 'ignorant' crticism
Rugby: Hore victim of 'ignorant' crticism
RugbyNovember 14

Rugby: All Blacks combine and conquer

As much as individual brilliance bubbles through the All Blacks, it is the team ethos which creates their momentum.
Rugby: All Blacks combine and conquer
Rugby: All Blacks combine and conquer
DunedinSeptember 17

Tills ring with test success

Not only did Forsyth Barr Stadium get the thumbs up from the All Blacks, the rugby test against the Springboks on Saturday was great for the Dunedin retail and hospitality sector, with many tills ringing red-hot over the weekend.
Tills ring with test success
Tills ring with test success
QueenstownSeptember 16

Happy birthday...

Gibbston teenager Sophie Newbold celebrates her 18th birthday with All Black captain Richie McCaw at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin on Friday during the captain's run, before the side's win over South Africa on Saturday night.
Happy birthday...
Happy birthday...
DunedinSeptember 4

Dunedin welcome for All Blacks

Dunedin is preparing for the arrival of the All Blacks this weekend.
RugbyJuly 6

Rugby: Test selling out

Just a few hundred tickets remain for the All Black test against the Springboks at Forsyth Barr Stadium.