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All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has rewarded form with number eight Peter Lakai and centre Quinn Tupaea keeping their starting spots for Sunday's rugby test against Ireland at Chicago

31 October 2025

All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has rewarded form with number eight Peter Lakai and centre Quinn Tupaea keeping their starting spots for Sunday's rugby test against Ireland at Chicago

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A Dunedin rugby player who shared a sex tape in a group chat of more than 30 people has been denied a discharge without conviction
	31 Oct: A Dunedin rugby player who shared a sex tape in a group chat of more than 30 people has been denied a discharge without conviction... more

Minimal changes are expected when the All Blacks' lineup to tackle Ireland in Chicago is named overnight
	30 Oct: Minimal changes are expected when the All Blacks' lineup to tackle Ireland in Chicago is named overnight... more

Scans have confirmed Australian netballer Sunday Aryang sustained a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in her right knee in the final throes of last night's Constellation Cup decider in Christchurch
	30 Oct: Scans have confirmed Australian netballer Sunday Aryang sustained a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in her right knee in the final throes of last night's Constellation Cup decider in Christchurch... more

The All Blacks are likely to stick with a level of continuity when their side for the opening test of the end of year tour is named overnight
	30 Oct: The All Blacks are likely to stick with a level of continuity when their side for the opening test of the end of year tour is named overnight... more

All Blacks lock Sam Darry is appreciative of his time with the Canterbury NPC team for playing a key role in his return to the international environment
	29 Oct: All Blacks lock Sam Darry is appreciative of his time with the Canterbury NPC team for playing a key role in his return to the international environment... more

George Ford has been selected ahead of Fin Smith at first-five for England against Australia at Twickenham this weekend with Marcus Smith missing altogether
	29 Oct: George Ford has been selected ahead of Fin Smith at first-five for England against Australia at Twickenham this weekend with Marcus Smith missing altogether... more

An extra-innings conclusion to game three of baseball's World Series
	28 Oct: An extra-innings conclusion to game three of baseball's World Series... more

Midfielder David Havili is happy to play his part in developing the country's next top rugby stars during the All Blacks XV's upcoming three-match Northern Tour
	28 Oct: Midfielder David Havili is happy to play his part in developing the country's next top rugby stars during the All Blacks XV's upcoming three-match Northern Tour... more

Former All Blacks prop Alex Hodgman has announced his retirement from rugby
	28 Oct: Former All Blacks prop Alex Hodgman has announced his retirement from rugby... more

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