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Coach Scott Robertson's laying down a challenge to the All Blacks squad with their series against France already in the bag ahead of the third and final test

14 July 2025

Coach Scott Robertson's laying down a challenge to the All Blacks squad with their series against France already in the bag ahead of the third and final test

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Running prodigy Sam Ruthe is crediting coach Craig Kirkwood after breaking his 15th national age group record since November
	14 Jul: Running prodigy Sam Ruthe is crediting coach Craig Kirkwood after breaking his 15th national age group record since November... more

One All Black is out, but up to four more are set to come back into the selection fold for this weekend's third test against France in Hamilton
	14 Jul: One All Black is out, but up to four more are set to come back into the selection fold for this weekend's third test against France in Hamilton... more

The Black Sox will face Venezuela in the men's softball World Cup final in Canada, after beating Japan 8-3 in the Super Round
	14 Jul: The Black Sox will face Venezuela in the men's softball World Cup final in Canada, after beating Japan 8-3 in the Super Round... more

Warriors NRL-W coach Ron Griffiths is backing his rugby union converts to find their feet in this afternoon's match against the Eels at Mt Smart
	13 Jul: Warriors NRL-W coach Ron Griffiths is backing his rugby union converts to find their feet in this afternoon's match against the Eels at Mt Smart... more

A much better night at the office for the All Blacks has the Scott Robertson seal of approval
	13 Jul: A much better night at the office for the All Blacks has the Scott Robertson seal of approval... more

Satisfaction for the All Blacks after a much improved outing in the second test against France in Wellington
	13 Jul: Satisfaction for the All Blacks after a much improved outing in the second test against France in Wellington... more

All Blacks fullback Will Jordan believes France could deviate from their kick-first mentality tonight in the second test
	12 Jul: All Blacks fullback Will Jordan believes France could deviate from their kick-first mentality tonight in the second test... more

There's been a seismic shock in the men's National Basketball League
	12 Jul: There's been a seismic shock in the men's National Basketball League... more

The Black Ferns are running away with it in the second half of their last test before the Rugby World Cup
	12 Jul: The Black Ferns are running away with it in the second half of their last test before the Rugby World Cup... more

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