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    South Africa's reference to their rugby reserves bench as a "bomb squad" has extended from the men to their women's side for Sunday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against the Black Ferns at Exeter
     12 September 2025
    South Africa's reference to their rugby reserves bench as a "bomb squad" has extended from the men to their women's side for Sunday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against the Black Ferns at Exeter
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    New All Blacks wing Leroy Carter hopes to channel his experiences on the biggest Sevens stages when he makes his test debut on Saturday night
    11 Sep: New All Blacks wing Leroy Carter hopes to channel his experiences on the biggest Sevens stages when he makes his test debut on Saturday night... more
    Leroy Carter is ready to be the latest custodian of an iconic All Blacks jersey
    11 Sep: Leroy Carter is ready to be the latest custodian of an iconic All Blacks jersey... more
    All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has rewarded form in naming his squad of 23 for Saturday's Rugby Championship test against the Springboks in Wellington
    11 Sep: All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has rewarded form in naming his squad of 23 for Saturday's Rugby Championship test against the Springboks in Wellington... more
    Former All Blacks coach John Hart believes South Africa's mentor Rassie Erasmus has shown he is prepared to gamble by making sweeping changes for Saturday's re-match against New Zealand in Wellington
    10 Sep: Former All Blacks coach John Hart believes South Africa's mentor Rassie Erasmus has shown he is prepared to gamble by making sweeping changes for Saturday's re-match against New Zealand in Wellington... more
    Former All Blacks coach John Hart has expressed surprise at Springboks mentor Rassie Erasmus' decision to opt for wholesale backline changes in Saturday's re-match against New Zealand at Wellington
    10 Sep: Former All Blacks coach John Hart has expressed surprise at Springboks mentor Rassie Erasmus' decision to opt for wholesale backline changes in Saturday's re-match against New Zealand at Wellington... more
    The All Blacks halfback picture is no clearer as they prepare to name their side on Thursday for the Springboks Rugby Championship rematch in Wellington
    9 Sep: The All Blacks halfback picture is no clearer as they prepare to name their side on Thursday for the Springboks Rugby Championship rematch in Wellington... more
    A boost for the Springboks forward pack ahead of Saturday's re-match against the All Blacks in Wellington
    9 Sep: A boost for the Springboks forward pack ahead of Saturday's re-match against the All Blacks in Wellington... more
    All Blacks coach Scott Robertson's revealed others having a better feel of the tee was the key reason behind Beauden Barrett not taking the shots at goal in the Rugby Championship win over the Springboks
    8 Sep: All Blacks coach Scott Robertson's revealed others having a better feel of the tee was the key reason behind Beauden Barrett not taking the shots at goal in the Rugby Championship win over the Springboks... more
    Finally some good news for the All Blacks when it comes to the fitness of their halfback stocks
    8 Sep: Finally some good news for the All Blacks when it comes to the fitness of their halfback stocks... more

     Most Popular Recent Rugby News
     27 Aug: Former Maori All Black Shane Christie has died in Nelson, aged 39 ++++++++++++++++++++++++
     24 Aug: Otago have moved to fourth on the NPC ladder after a 33-19 victory over the winless Counties Manukau in Dunedin +++++++++++++++++++
     27 Aug: Former Maori All Black Shane Christie has died +++++++++++++++++++
     24 Aug: Excitement is brewing for the Black Ferns ahead of tomorrow morning's World Cup opener against Spain in York +++++++++++++++++
     24 Aug: All Blacks coach Scott Robertson is pointing to poor execution and ill discipline as the main reasons behind their 29-23 Rugby Championship loss to Argentina in Buenos Aires +++++++++++++++
     24 Aug: Disappointment from All Blacks fullback Will Jordan with hooker Codie Taylor's 100th game ending on a sour note +++++++++++++++
     30 Aug: A rare NPC feat will be celebrated at Rangiora this afternoon with hooker Ben Funnell to bring up 100 games for Canterbury +++++++++++++++

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      17 Sep: 'pinnacle moment': black ferns not the only kiwis to earn world cup semifinal (Stuff.co.nz)
      17 Sep: ‘my brother’: the unlikely bromance between rival rugby greats (Stuff.co.nz)
      17 Sep: An arsenal win made from the bench - and inspired by rugby union (BBCWorld)
      17 Sep: ‘the absolute goat’: women’s rugby’s biggest name on the black ferns star canada will fear the most (Stuff.co.nz)
      16 Sep: Cramp cocktails and apps - how rugby tracks 'fifth vital sign' (BBCWorld)
      16 Sep: 'it's like a morgue': why sbw believes wallabies will feel all blacks’ wrath (Stuff.co.nz)
      16 Sep: Watch: black ferns star shares hidden talent ahead of world cup semifinal (Stuff.co.nz)
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