Limited changes to All Blacks to face Ireland
The All Blacks have made two injury-enforced changes to the side to play No 1 ranked Ireland in Dublin.
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Nov 5
Taylor, Barrett ruled out for Ireland test
Hooker Codie Taylor and first-five Beauden Barrett will miss the All Blacks' test against Ireland.
Nov 3
All Blacks XV survive Munster's onslaught
The All Blacks XV outlast a passionate Irish club Munster 38-24 at Thomond Park in Limerick.
Nov 3
All Blacks escape Twickenham with win
The All Blacks needed a last-quarter comeback to escape Twickenham with a two-point victory over England.
Nov 1
Capped ABs included in All Blacks XV side
Wellington captain Du’Plessis Kirifi to lead the All Blacks XV in first match of their Northern Tour against Munster.
Nov 1
Hurricanes sign Clarke after standout NPC
Fullback Tjay Clarke signs with the Hurricanes for 2025 after a breakout season for the NPC-winning Lions.
Nov 1
Widespread changes to All Blacks starting XV
Only three players have been retained in the All Blacks starting XV to face England at Twickenham.
Oct 29
Brazier joins Chiefs for Super Rugby Aupiki
Four-time world champion Kelly Brazier will return to Chiefs Manawa for Super Rugby Aupiki n 2025.
Oct 27
First-half All Blacks blitz in win over Japan
The All Blacks have started their Northern Tour with a 64-19 test victory over Japan in Yokohama.
Oct 26
Wellington beat BOP for NPC title in extra-time
Wellington have claimed their sixth NPC title when an extra-time thriller over Bay of Plenty 23-20 in the capital.
Oct 24
Rising stars rewarded with sevens contracts
Two of the country’s brightest young stars named in the Black Ferns Sevens contracted squad for 2025.
Oct 24
Thames Valley stand tall in Meads Cup final
Thames Valley and King Country have lifted the silverware on finals weekend in rugby's Heartland Championship.
Oct 23
Former Black Fern McMenamin for Blues
Two-time Rugby World Cup winner Charmaine McMenamin is making the shift from player to coach, joining the Blues women as forwards coach
Oct 22
Wellington face Bay of Plenty for NPC title
Bay of Plenty have the chance to win just their second NPC title, and first since 1976, against Wellington.
Oct 18
Black Ferns draw Irish in Women’s RWC pool
The defending champion Black Ferns draw Ireland, Japan and Spain at next year's Women’s Rugby World Cup.
Oct 16
Heartland XV named for two matches
The New Zealand Heartland XV has been named, featuring fresh faces and a former All Black in the mix.
Oct 16
Injuries bring changes to All Blacks squad
Three All Blacks loose-forwards have been ruled out of Saturday weeks test against Japan in Yokohama.
Oct 14
Cantabs roll Tasman in NPC quarterfinals
Canterbury have dominated Tasman 62-14 at Lansdowne Park in Blenheim to advance to the NPC semifinals.
Oct 13
Black Ferns finish WXV1 with France win
The Black Ferns have finished the WXV1 with a flourish and a win over France scoring seven tries to two in the process.
Oct 12
Wellington Lions battle past Counties Manukau
The Wellington Lions advance to the National Provincial Championship semifinals for a third straight season.
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