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    Former Maori All Black Shane Christie has died

    Former Maori All Black Shane Christie has died


    The ex-Tasman and Highlanders flanker was 39.

    Tasman CEO Steve Mitchell has confirmed his passing to Newstalk ZB.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

     Other Rugby News
     27 Aug: Former Maori All Black Shane Christie has died in Nelson, aged 39
     27 Aug: The All Blacks have released 16 players from their extended Rugby Championship squad to play in the NPC this round - Wellington and Waikato are the chief beneficiaries, getting four each
     26 Aug: Former Springboks first-five Joel Stransky believes the Eden Park test against the All Blacks next Saturday marks a pivotal moment in South Africa's 2027 World Cup cycle
     26 Aug: Expect the Springboks to pepper the All Blacks with high balls at Eden Park on September 6, following New Zealand's struggles in the air during their Rugby Championship loss to Argentina in Buenos Aires
     25 Aug: New Zealand's Portia Woodman-Wickliffe scores record 21st try at Women's Rugby World Cup in win over Spain
     25 Aug: The All Blacks are seeking better discipline and improvement under the high ball after a maiden defeat to Los Pumas in Argentina
     24 Aug: Otago have moved to fourth on the NPC ladder after a 33-19 victory over the winless Counties Manukau in Dunedin
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