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          Barrett misses out as Rennie keeps faith in Love

          Head coach Dave Rennie has backed rookie fly-half Ruben Love by naming him to start for the All Blacks against Ireland on Saturday, a match which will be New Zealand's sternest test of the year to date.

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          Jordan becomes the All Blacks' all-time leading try scorer (00:59)
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          6dAP

          Jordan achieves a try-scoring record as All Blacks beat Italy

          he gap between New Zealand's ambition and execution widened as the All Blacks overcame a slow start to beat Italy 47-17 Saturday and remain unbeaten after two rounds of rugby's Nations Championship.

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          Nations Championship teams: Wales bench star flyer

          The Nations Championship kicked off with an almighty bang in Week 1 and Week 2 is promising to bring even more excitement. Read on for teams, news, and everything you need to know.

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          8dAP

          German-born Segner to debut off bench vs. Italy

          Anton Segner is set to become the first player born in Germany to play for the All Blacks when he makes his debut off the bench against Italy in the second round of rugby's Nations Championship on Saturday.

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          All Blacks kick off new era by winning hectic thriller

          New Zealand have opened rugby's inaugural Nations Championship, and a fresh era under new coach Dave Rennie, with an ambitious, thrilling but far from flawless 34-32 win over France.

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          Anzac Day Bledisloe Cup clashes confirmed

          New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and Rugby Australia have confirmed that Bledisloe Cup Tests will be played on Anzac Day in 2027, 2029 and 2031.

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          Savea captain, Fineanganofo named in ABs squad

          Hurricanes wing Fehi Fineanganofo and flyhalf Ruben Love have been rewarded for their incredible Super Rugby Pacific seasons, named in Dave Rennie's first All Blacks squad for the upcoming Nations Championship.

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          All Blacks sign coach Tony Brown from 2028

          New Zealand Rugby have got their man with Tony Brown officially returning to New Zealand from 2028, signing as an All Blacks assistant coach through to the end of 2029.

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          All Blacks set for new skipper after Barrett injury

          The All Blacks will have a new captain when they head into battle for the first time under new coach Dave Rennie, after skipper Scott Barrett was ruled out for up to five months with a back injury.

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          Mo'unga's All Blacks return against Springboks put on ice

          Any return for former All Blacks fly-half Richie Mo'unga to the national set-up for the South Africa tour has been put to bed with incoming coach Dave Rennie confirming the 31-year-old would not be available.

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          67dESPN

          Graham Henry returns to All Blacks setup

          Former All Blacks coach Graham Henry is officially back in the fold with the Rugby World Cup winner appointed as a selector under incoming coach Dave Rennie.

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          71dSam Bruce

          'Not be selfish': Anzac Bledisloe to be green lit

          An Anzac Day Bledisloe Cup Test is expected to be rubber stamped on Thursday following New Zealand Rugby's Annual General Meeting, setting the stage for a trans-Tasman showdown in either Brisbane or Perth next year.

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          Dave Rennie's first All Blacks squad Keep, dump or add?

          Dave Rennie will be watching the All Blacks season with intent as he prepares to select his first national squad in the coming months. Liam Napier assesses the options the new coach will consider.

          2025 Top ScorersThe Rugby Championship

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          2025 RankingsThe Rugby Championship

          • NZL2nd
            Tries Scored 1st South Africa : 27 Tries Scored
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          • NZL2nd
            Points Difference 1st South Africa : 57 Points Difference
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