Beauden lifts Blues

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Beauden Barrett slotted a drop goal shortly after moving into flyhalf to spark a final-quarter resurgence by the Blues that carried them to a 24-12 win over the ...

Coronavirus pauses Super Rugby matches in Japan

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Southern hemisphere rugby officials are in "advanced discussions" on the future of Super Rugby matches in Japan due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Ex-All Black snubs return

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Former All Blacks flyhalf Aaron Cruden hopes to be ready to play for his home nation in their mid-year tests against Wales and Scotland.

Plumtree joins All Blacks coaching team

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Wellington Hurricanes coach John Plumtree has been named as an assistant to new All Blacks coach Ian Foster alongside Greg Feek and Scott McLeod.

Foster named new All Blacks coach

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Ian Foster was appointed the new head coach of the All Blacks after being promoted from his role as an assistant to Steve Hansen.

Gatland keen to work with whoever the new All Blacks coach is

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Warren Gatland says he is paying close attention to the All Blacks' search for a new coach and that he will be happy to support Steve Hansen's successor.

Former All Blacks coach Hansen makes move to Japan

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Former All Blacks coach Steve Hansen on Monday confirmed his long-expected move to Japan where he will take up a role as a coaching consultant with Toyota Verblitz. ...

Crusaders keep name but change logo

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The Canterbury Crusaders will keep their name but have changed their logo following a review of their brand in wake of the mass shootings at two mosques in Christchurch. ...

Wallabies to host All Blacks for Bledisloe opener

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Melbourne's Docklands Stadium will host the Bledisloe Cup test between Australia and New Zealand for both countries' men's and women's sides next August.

NZ left with regrets as England leap ahead

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New Zealand were left ruing a day of missed opportunities as Ben Stokes leads England on a superb day in the opening test at Bay Oval.

Rassie has been planning the World Cup win for months

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The kicking game, All Blacks struggle, "Bomb Squad" and trial combinations were all part of Springbok boss Rassie Erasmus' master plan to win the Webb Ellis Cup. ...

New Zealand take third place

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The All Blacks played their hearts out against Wales as they bid farewell to coach Steve Hansen and captain Kieran Read in the Rugby World Cup playoff.

Sayonara and farewell icons of the game

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Both head coaches, one captain and a host of other players will be saying farewell to Test rugby when the final whistle blows for the third-place playoff.

All Black veterans play final game in playoff

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All Blacks boss Steve Hansen, captain Kieran Read and other veterans Ben Smith, Ryan Crotty and Sonny Bill Williams will wear the black jersey on last time at the ...

'NZ need islander coaches'

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All Blacks centre Sonny Bill Williams has urged New Zealand Rugby to consider providing some diversity in the side?s coaching setup.

Erasmus confirms Kolbe for final

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Springbok boss Rassie Erasmus confirmed Cheslin Kolbe is available for selection for the Rugby World Cup final after he passing his fitness exam.

Hansen calls out 6Nations

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New Zealand coach Steve Hansen wants to see the Six Nations countries abandon their self-interest and work with World Rugby on a global Rugby calendar.

Cane up for semi face-off

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All Blacks flanker Sam Cane is relishing the face off against England?s ?pretty impressive? Tom Curry and Sam Underhill in their World Cup semifinal clash.

All Blacks prepare for kicking game

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Steve Hansen believes that the Rugby World Cup semi-final clash between England and New Zealand won't end in the same way the cricket world cup final had early this ...

All Blacks send warning

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New Zealand have sent out an emphatic message to their World Cup counterparts saying they will not relinquish their title easily.

Air New Zealand mocks Irish fans

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New Zealand's national airline has poked fun at Irish fans with a mock pre-match 'safety tips' video ahead of the All Blacks' Rugby World Cup quarter-final with ...

'Boks must stop Japanese Ferraris'

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Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick says the team must shut down Japan's two high-speed "Ferrari" wings if they want to be victorious on Sunday.

Hansen impressed by Japan

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New Zealand coach Steve Hansen is impressed with Rugby World Cup host nation, Japan's advancement to the quarter-finals.

Italy kwaad over cancelled game

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Italy captain Sergio Parisse is convinced that if the All Blacks needed to win their meeting to make the quarterfinals the game would have gone ahead.

Barrett back at full speed

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All Blacks fullback Beauden Barrett has been carrying a leg injury that hampered his first two World Cup matches but he is getting back to full speed.