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Jul 7, 22 •
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Comments Off on Dalton Papalii named at blindside for second Test against Ireland in Dunedin
The All Blacks team has been named to play Ireland at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin on Saturday July 9th (Kick off 7.05 PM NZT) The match day 23 is: George Bower (12)Codie Taylor (67)Ofa Tu’ungafasi (45)Brodie Retallick (93)Scott Barrett (49)Dalton...
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Jul 4, 22 •
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Comments Off on Black Ferns triallists named
The best of women’s talent will get the chance to impress Black Ferns coaches this Friday with the Black Ferns Trial being played at Navigation Homes Stadium in Pukekohe (kick off 7.05pm). The trial brings together 46 of the country’s leading players to...
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Jul 1, 22 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand Rugby 2022 National Referee Squad Announced
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has today announced the New Zealand Referees high performance squad for the 2022 Bunnings Warehouse provincial rugby season. The 2022 New Zealand referee high performance squad is:*Denotes selection to the squad for the first time....
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Jun 30, 22 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks XV Northern Tour announced
New Zealand Rugby’s (NZR) newest Team in Black, the All Blacks XV, will embark on a 3-week global tour playing in North America, the UK and Europe. Matches against Canada and the Barbarians have been confirmed, with two additional high profile matches to be...
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Jun 30, 22 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks wing to debut against Ireland
Head Coach Ian Foster said the selectors were excited to name the first All Blacks test team for 2022. “This is doubly exciting for us playing at a packed Eden Park for our first test of the year, leading into a sold out Steinlager series.” “After what...
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Jun 27, 22 •
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Comments Off on Joe Schmidt comes in to help All Blacks
All Blacks Head Coach Ian Foster has asked Joe Schmidt come in to help the team prepare this week, with a third All Blacks Coach Scott McLeod, testing postive for Covid 19. Foster and Assistant Coach John Plumtree tested positive for Covid 19 at the weekend...
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Jun 27, 22 •
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Comments Off on Māori All Blacks team named to play Ireland in Hamilton
10 debutants named, Bailyn and Zarn Sullivan named together for first time Māori All Blacks first test against Ireland since 2010 New partner, Chemist Warehouse presents the Māori All Blacks v Ireland The Māori All Blacks team has been named to play...
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Jun 13, 22 •
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Comments Off on Six new caps in All Blacks squad for 2022 Steinlager Series against Ireland
The 36-strong squad is as follows: *denotes new cap ForwardsHookersDane Coles (Hurricanes, Wellington)Codie Taylor (Crusaders, Canterbury)Samisoni Taukei’aho (Chiefs, Waikato) PropsAidan Ross* (Chiefs, Bay of Plenty)George Bower (Crusaders, Otago)Nepo...
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Jun 8, 22 •
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Comments Off on Gallagher Chiefs head south for Semi Final Showdown
The Gallagher Chiefs have named a largely unchanged 23 for their clash against the Crusaders in a re-match of the Super Rugby Aotearoa Final from 2021. This highly anticipated match, at Orangetheory Stadium, is the first of the DHL Super Rugby Pacific...
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May 30, 22 •
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Comments Off on DHL Super Rugby Pacific trophy unveiled
The quest to lift the inaugural DHL Super Rugby Pacific title just got real for the eight quarterfinalists with the newly minted and unique trophy prize unveiled on Sky’s The Breakdown for the first time. The 54cm tall DHL Super Rugby Pacific is the result...
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May 30, 22 •
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Comments Off on HSBC New Zealand Sevens tournament will return to Hamilton in 2023
International Sevens action will return to Hamilton this summer with the Black Ferns Sevens and All Blacks Sevens out to defend their respective titles when the HSBC New Zealand Sevens lights up FMG Stadium Waikato on 21-22 January 2023. New Zealand Rugby...
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May 20, 22 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns Sevens take the field tonight in Toulouse
It has been well over two years since the All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns Sevens took the field together in a World Series tournament, that all changes tonight at the Toulouse Sevens in France. The teams are; All Blacks Sevens Black Ferns Sevens 1. Kitiona...
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May 12, 22 •
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Comments Off on Gallagher Chiefs named to face Rebels in Melbourn
The Gallagher Chiefs have named a strong side to travel to Melbourne to take on the Rebels at AMII Park on Sunday. With a 4pm kickoff (NZ time), the Gallagher Chiefs are chasing a vital game as they push for a top-four spot and home field advantage for the...
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May 5, 22 •
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Comments Off on Gallagher Chiefs named to face the in-form Brumbies in Hamilton
The Gallagher Chiefs have named their side to face the Brumbies this Saturday at FMG Stadium Waikato in Hamilton. Kicking off at 7.05pm, the Gallagher Chiefs will look to continue their momentum against Australian sides after winning their last two matches on...
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May 4, 22 •
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Comments Off on 31-strong Black Ferns squad named for home June Test series
Months out from Rugby World Cup 2021 playing in 2022, New Zealand rugby fans get their first taste of Black Ferns action with the Pacific Four Series squad named today. Black Ferns coaches Wayne Smith, Wesley Clarke and Whitney Hansen have named 31 players in...
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Apr 27, 22 •
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Comments Off on Gallagher Chiefs named to face the Reds at Suncorp Stadium
The Gallagher Chiefs have named a consistent side to face the Reds this Friday at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. Kicking off at 9.45pm NZT, the match is significant for both the Reds and Gallagher Chiefs who are fourth and fifth on the current ladder...
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Apr 20, 22 •
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Comments Off on Gallagher Chiefs named to face Waratahs to kick off Super Round Melbourne
The Gallagher Chiefs have named their side to kick off Super Round Melbourne against the Waratahs this Friday at 8pm NZT. A 27-man squad has been confirmed to travel across the ditch today for two matches against the Waratahs and Reds before the team returns...
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Apr 4, 22 •
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Comments Off on Black Ferns bolstered by Wayne Smith appointment
One of the countries most successful coaches, Wayne Smith, has signed on as Technical Coach with the Black Ferns through to Rugby World Cup 2021, played in 2022. Smith is no stranger to World Cup success, as part of the All Blacks coaching set up for the...
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Mar 23, 22 •
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Comments Off on Gallagher Chiefs named to face Crusaders as crowds are welcomed back to FMG Stadium Waikato
Following a bonus point victory over Moana Pasifika at Mt Smart Stadium, the Gallagher Chiefs team has been named to host the Crusaders in front of a home crowd at FMG Stadium Waikato this Saturday. Kicking off at 7.05pm, the fixture will be the first...
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Mar 17, 22 •
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Comments Off on Gallagher Chiefs named to face Moana Pasifika in this weekend’s only New Zealand-based DHL Super Rugby Pacific match
Gallagher Chiefs named to face Moana Pasifika at Mt Smart Stadium this Saturday, kickoff 7.05pmHamilton Burr, Tyrone Thompson and Solomone Tukuafu in-line to make Super Rugby Pacific debutsRameka Poihipi and Kaleb Trask to make first starts of the 2022 season...
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Mar 16, 22 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand Super Rugby Pacific Matches Postponed
Due to the ongoing effects of COVID-19 in New Zealand Round 5 has been amended COVID outbreaks in the Blues, Highlanders and Crusaders squads have forced amendments to the Super Rugby Pacific Round 5 schedule in New Zealand. Moana Pasifika will now play the...
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Mar 9, 22 •
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Comments Off on Gallagher Chiefs named to face Crusaders in rematch of 2021 Super Rugby Aotearoa Final
Angus Ta’avao named to start in his 50th match for the Gallagher ChiefsCortez Ratima and George Dyer in-line to make Super Rugby Pacific debuts from the benchTa’avao, Boshier, Gatland and Lienert-Brown to all make first starts for 2022 The Gallagher...
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Mar 4, 22 •
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Comments Off on Sevens team primed for international return
Almost eight months since lighting up the rugby fields in Tokyo, the All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns Sevens are set to make their return to international sevens in Fiji later this month. With confirmation that the borders will open for vaccinated New...
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Feb 22, 22 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks join forces with STATSports
STATSports, the world’s leading company in GPS performance data, has today announced they will become the official high-performance supplier of the All Blacks, the most successful national men’s rugby team of all time. STATSports will provide their...
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Feb 22, 22 •
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Comments Off on Moana Pasifika vs Chiefs Match Postponed
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has confirmed that Moana Pasifika’s Round #2 Super Rugby Pacific match against the Chiefs has been postponed due to player welfare concerns. The first cohort of Moana Pasifika players and staff emerged from their Queenstown hotel on...