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Christchurch has been called in as a host city for the league World Cup next October and November, a tournament originally set for Australia and Papua New Guinea

24 November 2025

Christchurch has been called in as a host city for the league World Cup next October and November, a tournament originally set for Australia and Papua New Guinea

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The All Blacks will review their campaign in the coming weeks as they take stock of a mixed year
	24 Nov: The All Blacks will review their campaign in the coming weeks as they take stock of a mixed year... more

A final departing message from All Blacks assistant coach Jason Holland after ending his tenure with the national side
	23 Nov: A final departing message from All Blacks assistant coach Jason Holland after ending his tenure with the national side... more

Loose forward Wallace Sititi doesn't agree with the critics who reckon the All Blacks' 2025 season was disappointing
	23 Nov: Loose forward Wallace Sititi doesn't agree with the critics who reckon the All Blacks' 2025 season was disappointing... more

All Blacks lock Fabian Holland believes his team can only grow after his first year as a test player
	23 Nov: All Blacks lock Fabian Holland believes his team can only grow after his first year as a test player... more

All Blacks coach Scott Robertson plans to mull over how to replace assistant Jason Holland
	23 Nov: All Blacks coach Scott Robertson plans to mull over how to replace assistant Jason Holland... more

Wallabies record historic Test loss as France wins 48-33
	23 Nov: The Wallabies lose a 10th Test in a calendar year for the first time, as France proves too strong in Saint-Denis.... more

Captain Scott Barrett is praising the fresh faces for injecting some enthusiasm into the All Blacks for the season-ending 52-26 win over Wales in Cardiff
	23 Nov: Captain Scott Barrett is praising the fresh faces for injecting some enthusiasm into the All Blacks for the season-ending 52-26 win over Wales in Cardiff... more

All Blacks coach Scott Robertson is rapt with the season-ending 52-26 win over Wales in Cardiff
	23 Nov: All Blacks coach Scott Robertson is rapt with the season-ending 52-26 win over Wales in Cardiff... more

The All Blacks have finished a topsy turvey season by sinking Wales 52-26 in Cardiff
	23 Nov: The All Blacks have finished a topsy turvey season by sinking Wales 52-26 in Cardiff... more

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