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Strong first half propels Māori All Blacks to victory

The Māori All Blacks have taken yet another international scalp after downing Ireland 32-17 in Hamilton to open the inbound tour.
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Perofeta celebrates outstanding season with contract extension

Blues fans will be able to watch new-found favourite, Stephen Perofeta for at least another two years.
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PREVIEW: Oceania Rugby Under 20 Championship (2022)

The Oceania Rugby Under 20 Championship kicks off on the Sunshine Coast on Friday. It’s the first time since June 2019 the New Zealand Under 20s have played an official international rugby fixture.
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Rugby Sevens teams named for Commonwealth Games

The 26-rugby sevens athletes making up the men’s and women's squads for the Birmingham Commonwealth Games have been announced today in Mt Maunganui.
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Bunnings Rugby Assist 2022 commits to improving clubs for the women’s game

Community rugby clubs across Aotearoa once again have the chance to apply for Bunnings Rugby Assist as applications open today.
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Cane looks at positives ahead of first Ireland Test

Accentuating the positive in the face of Covid's intrusion into their preparations has been the mantra for the All Blacks ahead of Saturday's first Steinlager Series Test against Ireland at Eden Park.
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Māori All Blacks matches crucial for Ireland's development - Farrell

Ireland's tour of New Zealand kicks off in Hamilton on Wednesday when playing the first of two games against the Māori All Blacks, games that are crucial to longer-term Irish hopes.
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Hawke's Bay kick off Ranfurly Shield season against South Canterbury in Napier

The storied history of the Ranfurly Shield will begin another chapter when Hawke’s Bay defend the famous log ‘o wood for the first time in 2022 against South Canterbury at McLean Park in Napier.
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PREVIEW: Māori All Blacks v Ireland (Hamilton)

It’s hard to know how this one will pan out, given Ireland will still be shrugging off jet lag from their long-haul travel last week while the Māori All Blacks are back in harness for the first game since the two internationals against Manu Samoa in 2021.
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World Cup hopefuls go head-to-head in Black Ferns trial

Fresh from victory in the Pacific Four Series, Black Ferns coaches and players now turn their attention to a trial match, to be played in Pukekohe next week.
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