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Historic Black Ferns Professional Performance Programme
Tuesday, 13 March 2018, 10:48 am | New Zealand Rugby Union
In an historic first for the women’s rugby 15s game, New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and the New Zealand Rugby Players Association (NZRPA) have negotiated a formal Black Ferns professional performance programme. More >>
Statement re Losi Filipo
Tuesday, 27 September 2016, 10:17 am | New Zealand Rugby Union
"Losi Filipo has been through the judicial process and it is not for us to comment on how he has been treated. That is a matter for the Police and the courts. More >>
Investigation into Chiefs post season celebrations [7/9/16]
Friday, 9 September 2016, 3:14 pm | New Zealand Rugby Union
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has today revealed the findings of its investigation into allegations made following the Chiefs Super Rugby team’s post 2015 and 2016 season celebrations. More >>
All Blacks Partner with Gatorade And Join Global Elite
Wednesday, 20 January 2016, 5:00 pm | New Zealand Rugby Union
The world’s number one sports drink is partnering with the world’s premier rugby team, the All Blacks, in a new five year partnership announced by New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and Gatorade today. More >>
Richie McCaw retires from rugby
Thursday, 19 November 2015, 12:37 pm | New Zealand Rugby Union
Richie McCaw has today confirmed he is hanging up his boots and retiring from professional rugby. More >>
Stingrays romp to victory in one sided final
Monday, 19 October 2015, 9:35 am | New Zealand Rugby Union
Counties Manukau Stingrays are the 2015 national champions, carving out a resounding 41-10 victory over defending champs Canterbury Bulls in the NZRL Premiership final at Mt Smart Stadium on Saturday. The Stingrays created history by winning their maiden ... More >>
Ferns regroup under new coach
Wednesday, 1 April 2015, 4:01 pm | New Zealand Rugby Union
Incoming NZ Kiwi Ferns coach Alan Jackson will be missing several veteran performers, when he leads the national women’s side for the first time into the Anzac Test curtainraiser against Australia next month. More >>
SBW leaves for Japan with best wishes
Monday, 9 July 2012, 5:14 pm | New Zealand Rugby Union
The New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) and Chiefs franchise have acknowledged All Blacks and Chiefs midfielder Sonny Bill Williams who has today confirmed he is leaving New Zealand rugby. More >>
Jock Hobbs passes away
Tuesday, 13 March 2012, 6:37 pm | New Zealand Rugby Union
It's with great regret that we bring you the very sad news that in the last hour former All Blacks Captain and NZRU Chairman Jock Hobbs passed away. Jock was with his family at Wellington Hospital. More >>
Steve Hansen appointed All Blacks Coach
Friday, 16 December 2011, 4:02 pm | New Zealand Rugby Union
Steve Hansen has been appointed to the position of All Blacks Coach, the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) announced today. More >>
McCaw hails the intensity of his All Blacks
Monday, 17 October 2011, 11:00 am | New Zealand Rugby Union
All Blacks captain Richie McCaw said the performance of his team was “awesome”, but while he displayed typical humbleness after the match, it was the showing of the mercurial flanker that showed he is not ready to abdicate his crown yet. More >>
Slade, Muliaina and Jane the All Blacks casualties
Monday, 10 October 2011, 3:52 pm | New Zealand Rugby Union
All Blacks first five-eighth Colin Slade and fullback Mils Muliaina are the major injury concerns after the All Blacks 33-10 over Argentina, while there is a small issue over wing Cory Jane. More >>
Dan Carter out of the 2011 Rugby World Cup
Sunday, 2 October 2011, 11:02 am | New Zealand Rugby Union
All Blacks playmaker Daniel Carter has been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup after suffering a serious groin injury. More >>
All Blacks team to play France named
Thursday, 22 September 2011, 10:47 am | New Zealand Rugby Union
The starting XV features four changes to the team which beat Japan 83 – 7 in Hamilton last week: Richie McCaw returns to captain the side in his 100th Test after a minor calf strain forced him to miss the Japan Test; Israel Dagg has recovered from his ... More >>
McCaw, Muliaina and Dagg unavailable for Japan Test
Thursday, 15 September 2011, 12:02 pm | New Zealand Rugby Union
All Blacks captain Richie McCaw and fullback Mils Muliaina have been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup Test against Japan tomorrow, Friday 16 September, after suffering injuries. More >>
Dan Carter Out Due To Injury For Japan World Cup Test
Wednesday, 14 September 2011, 1:50 pm | New Zealand Rugby Union
All Blacks first –five eighth Daniel Carter has been replaced for the Rugby World Cup Test against Japan on Friday 16 September after failing to overcome a sore back. More >>
Black Ferns team named for semifinal
Tuesday, 31 August 2010, 3:44 pm | New Zealand Rugby Union
After three convincing victories against South Africa, Australia and Wales in pool play, the Black Ferns will take on France in the semifinal of the IRB Women’s Rugby World Cup in England early Thursday morning (NZT). More >>
RNZRSA and rugby join forces to honour ANZAC Day
Thursday, 23 April 2009, 11:53 am | New Zealand Rugby Union
Veterans, returned RSA members and military personnel offered free tickets to Rebel Sport Super 14 matches on ANZAC Weekend ANZAC Day commemorations will extend on to the rugby pitch next weekend with the Royal New Zealand Returned and Services' Association ... More >>