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    New Zealand Rugby boss Mark Robinson is brushing off suggestions the British and Irish Lions should not tour the country in 2029
     8 August 2025
    New Zealand Rugby boss Mark Robinson is brushing off suggestions the British and Irish Lions should not tour the country in 2029
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    One-test All Blacks prop Aidan Ross has been named in Australia's squad for the Rugby Championship
    7 Aug: One-test All Blacks prop Aidan Ross has been named in Australia's squad for the Rugby Championship... more
    Crusaders coach Rob Penney believes Richie Mo'unga can get back into the All Blacks without being a regular starter at Super Rugby level
    7 Aug: Crusaders coach Rob Penney believes Richie Mo'unga can get back into the All Blacks without being a regular starter at Super Rugby level... more
    Weightlifter Olivia Selemaia is relishing the chance to rub shoulders once again with former Commonwealth Games champion David Liti at the upcoming World Championships in Norway
    7 Aug: Weightlifter Olivia Selemaia is relishing the chance to rub shoulders once again with former Commonwealth Games champion David Liti at the upcoming World Championships in Norway... more
    A former All Blacks first-five has made his prediction for the Rugby Championship - and it's one that will disappoint New Zealand fans
    6 Aug: A former All Blacks first-five has made his prediction for the Rugby Championship - and it's one that will disappoint New Zealand fans... more
    A pair of All Blacks selections for the upcoming Rugby Championship are set to play in round two of the NPC
    6 Aug: A pair of All Blacks selections for the upcoming Rugby Championship are set to play in round two of the NPC... more
    Former All Blacks and Crusaders winger George Bridge has penned a two-year deal with Super Rugby team the Western Force
    5 Aug: Former All Blacks and Crusaders winger George Bridge has penned a two-year deal with Super Rugby team the Western Force... more
    Uncapped backline utility Geronimo Prisciantelli headlines a largely settled Argentina squad for their two tests against the All Blacks
    5 Aug: Uncapped backline utility Geronimo Prisciantelli headlines a largely settled Argentina squad for their two tests against the All Blacks... more
    Track and field has turned into a contact sport at the US Athletics Championships in Oregon
    4 Aug: Track and field has turned into a contact sport at the US Athletics Championships in Oregon... more
    Could Kyle Preston find himself on a plane to Argentina with the All Blacks?
    4 Aug: Could Kyle Preston find himself on a plane to Argentina with the All Blacks?... more

     Most Popular Recent Rugby News
     02 Aug: Hopes from Northland first five Rivez Reihana that a number of reinforcements can boost their forward pack when they kick off their NPC campaign against Taranaki in New Plymouth +++++++++++++++
     08 Aug: Former All Blacks captain Todd Blackadder is stumped by New Zealand Rugby not allowing Richie Mo'unga to play for the national team immediately upon his return ++++++++++++++
     04 Aug: Dame Lisa Carrington has come to the rescue for New Zealand's K4 women's kayak squad ++++++++++++++
     30 Jul: Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua is welcoming an increase in international tests, with five more games scheduled for the end of the year +++++++++++++
     03 Aug: A second half surge has propelled Bay of Plenty to a 37-7 thumping of Tasman in their NPC match in Tauranga +++++++++++++
     24 Aug: Otago have moved to fourth on the NPC ladder after a 33-19 victory over the winless Counties Manukau in Dunedin +++++++++++++
     09 Aug: The five-eighth for the Warriors women's side admits she's yet to fully wrap her head around the game of rugby league +++++++++++++

     Rugby NewsLinks
      28 Aug: Super rugby pacific format change locked in as full draw unveiled (Stuff.co.nz)
      28 Aug: Former maori all black shane christie dies aged 39, sparking rugby head knocks appeal (NewstalkZB)
      28 Aug: World rugby accused of having ‘blood on hands’ after shane christie’s death (Stuff.co.nz)
      27 Aug: Late rugby player shane christie had called for 'duty of care for players' (RadioNZ)
      27 Aug: ‘david and goliath’: why these epic rugby world cup mismatches could get worse (Stuff.co.nz)
      27 Aug: 10,000km, five hours and one piece of australian rugby history (Sydney Morning Herald)
      27 Aug: Fijian drua to host moana pasifika in 2026 super rugby opener (RadioNZ)
      27 Aug: Former highlanders flanker shane christie dies aged 39 (RadioNZ)
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