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200 years of rugby

As part of France's hosting of the 2023 Rugby World Cup, the rugby newspaper Midi Olympique has latched onto the connection, tenuous as it is, with the supposed founding of the game in 1823, to celebrate 200 years of rugby.
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Ardie Savea praised for his sportsmanship

All Blacks' loose forward and sometimes captain, Ardie Savea, has been praised for his sportsmanship by British critic Stephen Jones.
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Nominees announced for 2022 ASB Rugby Awards

New Zealand Rugby’s (NZR) top performers of 2022 will be recognised at the ASB Rugby Awards, with nominees announced today.
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Building blocks in place for 2023 - Foster

An effort that gave glimpses of what the All Blacks could be capable of when achieving more consistency in their game was coach Ian Foster's summation of the 25-25 draw against England at Twickenham on Sunday (NZT).
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Late England comeback snatches draw at Twickenham

Feasting off two late All Blacks mistakes allowed England to steal a 25-25 draw in the last nine minutes that produced three home tries to deny New Zealand a win at Twickenham on Sunday (NZT).
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PREVIEW: All Blacks v England (Twickenham)

The All Blacks finish their 2022 season with a crunch Test against England at Twickenham on Sunday morning (NZT)
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Whitelock and Retallick set to bring up special milestone at Twickenham

It's fitting that such a special contributor to All Blacks rugby in Brodie Retallick should get to mark his 100th Test by also claiming the world record for most Tests as a locking combination with Sam Whitelock, when they play England on Sunday (NZT).
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A tribute to coaching icon Wayne Smith

Correspondent Adam Julian takes a look back at the career of coaching icon Wayne Smith.
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Ioane looking forward to Tuilagi tussle

All Blacks centre Rieko Ioane is looking forward to coming up against England rival Manu Tuilagi who had such an impact in two wins over New Zealand in the last decade, when they play the season-ending Test at Twickenham on Sunday (NZT).
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Foster names ‘strongest’ possible side for England clash

Being able to select his best possible side for a block-busting season-ending Test against England at Twickenham on Sunday (NZT) would give All Blacks coach Ian Foster the chance to assess the progress the side has made 10 months out from a Rugby World Cup.
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