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All Blacks 2024 Assistant Coaches Confirmed

New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has announced the four coaches who will assist Scott Robertson when he becomes All Blacks Head Coach after the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Current All Blacks assistant coach Jason...

Scott MacLeod to leave Newcastle Falcons

Scott MacLeod’s 11-year association with Newcastle Falcons will come to an end at the close of the current season, with the line-out coach set to depart the club.   The Hawick native spent...

Brodie Retallick to play overseas in 2024

All Blacks, Gallagher Chiefs and Hawke’s Bay lock Brodie Retallick will leave New Zealand to continue his stellar career overseas following the 2023 season. The 31-year-old Test centurion has announced...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Mitsubishi Sagamihara DynaBoars v Kobelco Kobe Steelers

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Green Rockets Tokatsu v Kobelco Kobe Steelers

Jamie Joseph names Japan squad for England and France tests

Japan Head Coach Jamie Joseph has announced the 40-member Squad for the upcoming Autumn Nations Series.     The squad left Japan on Wednesday and will face the likes of England and France...

Jamie Joseph names Japan team to face the All Blacks

Japan Head Coach Jamie Joseph has announced the Brave Blossoms team to take on the All Blacks this Saturday, October 14 at Japan’s National Stadium in Tokyo.      The match will...

Ardie Savea to play in Japan after 2023 Rugby World Cup

All Blacks and Hurricanes loose forward Ardie Savea will take a six-month offshore playing break in Japan next year.     The 29-year-old will turn out for the Kobelco Kobe Steelers for the...

Laumape joins a star studded list of foreign players who have signed for Kobe Steelers

Powerhouse centre Ngani Laumape will continue his career in Japan after signing a three-year deal with the Kobe Steelers.   The 15-test cap All Black centre left New Zealand in 2021 to join...

'I don't want to say I'm retired' - Ben Smith

Former All Blacks and Highlanders outside back Ben Smith isn't retired, yet.   After 153 Highlanders appearances, 84 test caps as well as winning a Rugby World Cup and Super Rugby title, Ben...