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Wednesday, June 07 2023
All Blacks and Blues lock Patrick Tuipulotu ruled out of Super Rugby Pacific playoffs with broken arm

Blues lock Patrick Tuipulotu will miss the Super Rugby finals series with injury although his broken arm is not likely to affect his All Blacks availability.

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Wednesday, June 07 2023
Crusaders confirm Rob Penney as new head coach in 2024 to replace Scott Robertson

Rob Penney will replace Scott Robertson as Crusaders head coach next season.

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Wednesday, June 07 2023
Four Hawkes Bay players head for Junior World Champs

Four Hawke’s Bay players have been named in the New Zealand team for the 13th World Under 20 Rugby Championships in South Africa from June 24-July 14.

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Tuesday, June 06 2023
Black Ferns Kennedy Simon and Ruahei Demant

Hoisting the Rugby World Cup on home soil is a feeling Black Ferns loose forward Kennedy Simon won’t soon forget. But it is the support of her co-captain Ruahei Demant during that tournament that springs to her mind when asked about the most memorable moments of her rugby career.

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Friday, June 02 2023
All Blacks manager Darren Shand steps down after 19 years, to leave after 2023 Rugby World Cup

All Blacks Manager Darren Shand has announced he will be leaving the team after the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France.

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Friday, June 02 2023
All Blacks manager Darren Shand steps down after 19 years, to leave after 2023 Rugby World Cup

All Blacks Manager Darren Shand has announced he will be leaving the team after the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France.

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Tuesday, May 30 2023
New year, new faces and new challenges

The world champion Black Ferns have a big year ahead.

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Sunday, May 28 2023
Will Jordan re-signs with New Zealand Rugby to boost All Blacks and Crusaders

The All Blacks and Crusaders will have Will Jordan at their disposal for the next four years, with the 25-year-old re-signing with New Zealand Rugby until 2027.

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Friday, May 26 2023
Why Hurricanes and All Blacks star Ardie Savea doesnt watch Super Rugby Pacific

Ardie Savea has revealed he is not a regular Super Rugby watcher outside of what is required for his reviews and analysis each week, with other demands away from the pitch taking priority.

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Friday, May 26 2023
Aaron Smith signs off in style in final Super Rugby Pacific home match

Highlanders 35

Reds 30

As Aaron Smith shook hands with his Highlanders teammates after their 35-30 win over the Reds in Dunedin, tears filled his eyes.

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Sunday, May 21 2023
Super Rugby Pacific leaders win the battle up front on miserable night

Chiefs 23

Hurricanes 12

The Chiefs are back to winning ways.

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Saturday, May 20 2023
All Blacks and Chiefs halfback Brad Weber leaving New Zealand

Brad Weber has confirmed this season will be his last with the Chiefs.

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Saturday, May 20 2023
Crusaders cruise past Moana Pasifika

Crusaders 41

Moana Pasifika 7

The Crusaders are timing their run nicely.

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Saturday, May 20 2023
Beauden Barrett hobbles off in Blues Super Rugby Pacific win

Blues 45

Reds 26

Beauden Barrett endured mixed emotions on Friday night in Brisbane as he shook off a form funk to revive the stuttering Blues season, only to spark fears after hobbling off with a concerning injury.

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Friday, May 19 2023
What is smart ball? The new technology that could change rugby

World Rugby will trial smart ball technology at the under-20 world championship in South Africa next month, assisting officials in getting more accuracy about lineouts, potential forward passes and whether the ball has crossed the try line.

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