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New Zealand Heartland XV named: team to support vaccination efforts for NZ Barbarians match
The New Zealand Heartland XV team has been named for this weekend’s match against the New Zealand Barbarians, with the side set to wear jerseys in support of regional Covid-19 vaccination efforts.
Chiefs Manawa announced as new identity for Chiefs Women’s team
Waitomo Chiefs Manawa Head Coach Allan Bunting led the process of developing the new team identity alongside Gallagher Chiefs Head Coach Clayton McMillan, NZR Māori Cultural Advisor Luke Crawford, Chiefs Jersey Designer Dave Burke, Chiefs General Manager Commercial Kate Rawnsley and a number of female players.
Highlanders sign exciting Taranaki winger as injury cover
All Black's leave requirements have resulted in several replacement players being named by the Highlanders ahead of the 2022 Super Rugby Pacific campaign.
Moana Pasifika coming together as an aiga first - Mauger
One of the intriguing features of Super Rugby Pacific 2022 will be the impact Moana Pasifika can make in their debut season.
Nominees announced for 2021 ASB Rugby Awards
New Zealand Rugby’s (NZR) top performers of 2021 will be recognised in an ASB Rugby Awards TV event, with nominees announced today.
Baden Kerr bolsters first five stocks for Fijian Drua
Former Counties Manukau first five-eighths Baden Kerr has signed with Fijian Drua for the inaugural Super Rugby Pacific next year.
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All Blacks still the team to beat - McGeechan
Former British & Irish Lions player and coach Sir Ian McGeechan says New Zealand is still the team to beat in Test rugby.
Players rewarded with New Zealand Barbarians squad selection
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Leon MacDonald no stranger to Segner’s talent
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Dupont reflects on childhood dream to play the All Blacks
Speaking to France's rugby newspaper Midi Olympique, captain and halfback Antoine Dupont said he still can’t believe what the side has achieved against the All Blacks in Paris.
All Blacks break 100 tries in a single season
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For most non-Maori New Zealanders today their knowledge of the Haka is perhaps limited to that most performed of Haka called "Ka mate, Ka mate", which was composed by Ngati Toa Chieftain Te Rauparaha around 1820. Many sports teams and individuals travelling from New Zealand overseas tend to have the haka "Ka mate" as part of their programme.
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