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New Zealand alchemists trying to turn mud-slinging into black gold

There is still no bigger rugby team than the All Blacks but administrators realise the world is changing rapidly

The Guardian - UK · Jul 2, 2024

New Zealand rugby chief says the sport needs to bring in 20-minute red cards

Mark Robinson, the NZ Rugby chief executive, has said that making the game more attractive to fans has to be considered when making law changes

The Guardian - UK · Jul 1, 2024

New Zealand Rugby Star Connor Garden-Bachop Dies At 25

New Zealand rugby mourns the loss of rising star Connor Garden-Bachop, a talented player known for his time with the Highlanders and Maori All Blacks.

Top News · Jun 18, 2024

Tackle training and too many urinals: New Zealand women face challenges as they flock to rugby

Participation up 20% since Black Ferns World Cup victory but change rooms and tackle safety among challenges for female players

The Guardian - AU · Dec 15, 2023

All Blacks in the red: Why New Zealand need a World Cup win more than you might think

A damning report released in late August highlighted governance and financial problems within New Zealand Rugby, making victory over South Africa in Saturday’s Rugby World Cup final all the more important

The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2023

NZ's beloved Ranfurly Shield trashed in party rampage

Hawke's Bay Rugby chief executive Jay Campbell says his team are shattered to have broken the Ranfurly Shield trophy while partying.

AAP · Oct 2, 2023

All Blacks set for drastic overhaul under new leadership of Scott Robertson

The eccentric coach will instigate the most far-reaching shift since Sir Graham Henry replaced John Mitchell 19 years ago

The Guardian - AU · Apr 1, 2023

‘Inappropriate’: Eddie Jones slams All Blacks head coaching change

Scott Robertson will take over as New Zealand boss after this autumn’s Rugby World Cup

The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2023

Scott Robertson to succeed Ian Foster as All Blacks coach after Rugby World Cup

The Crusaders coach has signed a four-year contract to take the reins from Foster after the 2023 Rugby World Cup

The Guardian - AU · Mar 21, 2023

Joe Schmidt emerges as top contender for All-Blacks job

The former Ireland and Leinster boss could be in line to take over as New Zealand rugby manager.

Irish Mirror · Mar 7, 2023