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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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All Blacks 2025 Squad Reveal – Live from Coastal Rugby Club, June 23

The wait is over. The first All Blacks squad of 2025 will be named live from Coastal Rugby Club in Taranaki — the proud home of Barrett brothers Beauden, Scott and Jordie.
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Crusaders Climb Back to the Top in a Final for the Ages

A nail-biting final worthy of the finest DHL Super Rugby Pacific season in recent history saw the Crusaders return to the winners' circle, forcing the Chiefs to swallow a hat-trick of finals losses when claiming a 16-12 win in Christchurch on Saturday.
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Mentor v Protege: McKenzie and Reihana Set for Final Face-Off

Making the most of opportunities to come his way with the Crusaders, first five-eighths Rivez Reihana looks forward to taking on Chiefs rival Damian McKenzie in Saturday's DHL Super Rugby Pacific final in Christchurch.
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