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New Zealand team named for World Rugby Under 20 Championship game against Italy

The New Zealand Men’s Under 20 team has been named for their opening match of the World Rugby Under 20 Championship, where they will face host nation Italy in Calvisano.
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Wallace Sititi Ruled Out of France Series with Ankle Injury

All Blacks loose forward and World Rugby's breakthrough player of the year in 2024, Wallace Sititi, will sit out the Lipovitan-D July series against France.
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Māori All Blacks name strong 23 against Japan XV

The Māori All Blacks coaching group have named their match-day 23 to play the Japan XV at Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium, Saturday 28 June at 9.05pm NZT (6.05pm JST).
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Māori All Blacks Return to Face Japan XV – Watch Live on NZR+

The Māori All Blacks are set to reignite their rivalry with Japan XV in what promises to be another thrilling clash – and fans around the world can catch every moment live.
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France Confirm Touring Party for Lipovitan-D Series in NZ

Not since the Baby Blacks of 1986 will one of the sides have been so inexperienced in France-New Zealand Tests when their three-Test Lipovitan-D series begins in Dunedin next week.
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Māori All Blacks squad named for 2025

Kurt Eklund (Ngāti Kahu) has been named as the new Māori All Blacks captain, with a 29-strong squad including 11 uncapped players announced today ahead of two matches against the Japan XV in Tokyo, and Scotland in Whangārei.
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New Māori All Blacks jersey launches honouring legacy and strength

E hiamo ana a Whutupōro Aotearoa (NZR) rāua ko adidas ki te hura i te kākahu tākaro hou ō te Kapa Ōpango Māori, ko Te Tauihu Matua tōna ingoa. He tohu o te whakapapa, o te hononga, o te tuakiri Māori.
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All Blacks squad named to face France

All Blacks selectors Scott Robertson, Scott Hansen and Jason Ryan have named five new caps in their 33-strong squad for the 2025 Lipovitan-D July Series against France.
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Inside the Crusaders' Comeback Culture

The Crusaders' 16-12 win over the Chiefs Saturday's DHL Super Rugby Pacific final against the Chiefs was redemption for the side and its coach, Rob Penney, after failing to make the playoffs in 2024.
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No Shame in Defeat: McMillan Reflects on Final Loss to Crusaders

Retiring Chiefs coach Clayton McMillan said that while disappointed to lose the DHL Super Rugby Pacific final to the Crusaders in Christchurch on Saturday, there was no shame in losing 12-16 to a quality side that was better on the day.
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