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Former All Blacks selector Peter Thorburn passes away

One of the leading lights in the formation of one of New Zealand's latest provincial rugby unions, North Harbour, Peter Thorburn, 81, has died in Auckland after a short illness.

Inspirational new recruit added to Blitzboks squad

South Africa have included one new player in their squad to compete in the Madrid Sevens, one of two tournaments organised by World Rugby to assist teams qualified to compete at the Olympic Games later in the year.

France shapes as early Rugby World Cup 2023 contenders

A powerful trio of Australasian rugby coaches has highlighted France as a tough team to deny their first World Cup win in 2023.

McBride upset about plans for Lions to play South Africa at home

British & Irish Lions legend Willie John McBride has come out swinging over plans for the Lions to play South Africa in Britain and Ireland this year.

Will Jordan stars for Team Rugby in the Black Clash

Former New Zealand left-arm slow bowler and captain Daniel Vettori shut down a likely-looking Team Rugby batting effort to set up a two–run win in their annual Black Clash showdown, played under lights at Christchurch's Hagley Oval on Friday.

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Blues Footy Fest promises fantastic Sky Super Rugby fanfare

The Blues invite fans and rugby followers of all ages to kick off the 2021 season in real style at the inaugural Blues Footy Fest.

Three uncapped players join sevens squads

Northland’s Brady Rush, son of All Blacks Sevens legend Eric Rush, is set to follow in his father’s footsteps, joining the All Blacks Sevens squad as a contracted player in 2021.

Crusaders to open their 2021 pre-season in front of a sold out crowd in Temuka

The Crusaders are set to play the Highlanders in their first pre-season fixture on Friday 12th February, and tickets for the Farmlands Cup match in Temuka have now sold out online.

Springboks great back in frame for selection

Out of Test rugby for five years, and 36 years of age, former Springbok first five-eighths Morne Steyn has emerged as a contender for selection against the British & Irish Lions.

Late additions boost Crusaders for 2021 season

Given only a week to 10 day's notice that former Welsh international Mark Jones would not be returning to the Crusaders' coaching team, the Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa champions moved quickly to secure Tamati Ellison.

Hurricanes to play Blues, Chiefs at Upper Hutt’s Maidstone Park

Upper Hutt’s Maidstone Park will play host to the Hurricanes pre-season clash against the Blues and the Chiefs on February 13.

Tamati Ellison to join Crusaders coaching group

Former All Black, Blues, Hurricanes and Highlanders utility back Tamati Ellison has filled the Crusaders coaching vacancy left by former Wales player Mark Jones.

All Blacks nominated for New Zealand's Favourite Sporting Moment of the Decade

The All Blacks are among an impressive list of of finalists for New Zealand's Favourite Sporting Moment of the Decade, where a public vote will determine the winner.

Who makes the cut in the greatest all time Māori All Blacks XV?

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Five great All Blacks debuts

The debuts of five All Blacks greats, Richie McCaw, Dan Carter, Christian Cullen, Julian Savea and Carlos Spencer have been made available to fans on YouTube.

Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa sets the standard - Mallett

Former Springbok Head Coach Nick Mallett believes New Zealand set the best template for Super Rugby's alternative competitions.

McMillan to extend his stay with the Chiefs coaching team

Māori All Blacks coach Clayton McMillan, the Chiefs' interim head coach for SKY Super Rugby this year, has signed on as an assistant coach in 2022-23.

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Women’s Rugby wrap: 2020

The women’s calendar for 2020 was hectic at the start of the year. Eight Black Ferns Tests – seven of those on home soil. An historic number of Tests for the Black Ferns. The biggest ever World Sevens Series schedule and an Olympics for the Black Ferns Sevens. A Farah Palmer Cup in its usual Premiership/Championship format.

Whitney Hansen selected for Rugby World Cup 2021 coaching intern role

New Zealand Rugby and World Rugby today announced that New Zealand Barbarians assistant coach Whitney Hansen will join the Black Ferns management team as their selected Rugby World Cup 2021 coach intern.

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For most non-Maori New Zealanders today their knowledge of the Haka is perhaps limited to that most performed of Haka called "Ka mate, Ka mate", which was composed by Ngati Toa Chieftain Te Rauparaha around 1820. Many sports teams and individuals travelling from New Zealand overseas tend to have the haka "Ka mate" as part of their programme.

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