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October 2026

• 26 OctAll Blacks name 36-man squad for northern tour+2
• 24 OctThree more All Blacks ruled out of northern tour+2
• 23 OctSonny Bill Williams reveals he underwent emergency open-heart surgery+1
• 21 OctAll Blacks return to Canterbury line-up for NPC final
• 21 OctTight turnaround for Rugby League World Cup double-header in Christchurch
• 19 OctLeroy Carter ruled out of Northern Tour following ankle surgery
• 19 OctAll Blacks prop Siale Lauaki signs Hurricanes deal until 2029
• 18 OctCanterbury defeat Taranaki to reach NPC final+1
• 17 OctAll Blacks sweep Bledisloe Cup with dominant victory over Wallabies
• 16 OctDave Rennie dismayed by Rugby World Cup draw
• 16 OctAll Blacks complete Bledisloe Cup sweep with win over Wallabies+2
• 15 OctRichie Mo’unga's availability uncertain for All Blacks Nations Championship tests
• 14 OctAll Blacks support Kiwis ahead of trans-Tasman sporting clashes
• 14 OctOver two million train trips taken in first month of City Rail Link
• 14 OctAll Blacks name squad with eight changes for Bledisloe Cup rematch+2
• 13 OctJordie Barrett challenged to back up Bledisloe Cup win in Sydney
• 13 OctAll Blacks prepare for second Bledisloe Cup test in Sydney
• 12 OctBeauden Barrett discusses mental challenge of missing All Blacks selection+1
• 11 OctCanterbury advance to NPC semifinals after defeating Waikato+1
• 10 OctEden Park calls for infrastructure upgrades after rugby train delays+1
• 10 OctTaranaki and Otago advance to NPC semifinals after quarterfinal wins
• 10 OctNoah Kahan performs sold out show at Spark Arena
• 10 OctStacey Jones’ Kiwis best bet to break Australia’s Rugby League World Cup stranglehold
• 10 OctAll Blacks v Wallabies: Bledisloe bounceback a non-negotiable for Dave Rennie’s men
• 9 OctTimoci Tavatavanawai remains in All Blacks plans despite limited game time
• 9 OctAll Blacks retain Bledisloe Cup with win over Wallabies+2
• 9 OctAll Blacks v Wallabies: Dan Carter backs Beauden Barrett to shine in Bledisloe Cup
• 8 OctThree former All Blacks named in Manu Samoa squad
• 6 OctDallin Watene-Zelezniak switches allegiance to Tonga for Rugby League World Cup
• 5 OctDamian McKenzie to start at first five for Bledisloe Cup Test+2
• 4 OctRuben Love to miss rest of 2026 season after ankle surgery
• 4 OctAll Blacks focus on set-piece and discipline ahead of Wallabies test+1
• 2 OctHurricanes sign All Black Semisi Ta’eiloa to two-year deal
• 1 OctArdie Savea confirms move to the Blues for 2027 season
• 1 OctBryn Hall joins Hurricanes for Super Rugby return
• 1 OctSports journalist and broadcaster Phil Gifford dies aged 79+2
• 1 OctAll Blacks coach confirms 2027 Springboks test locations

September 2026

• 30 SepDave Rennie calls for the NPC to be maintained
• 29 SepFehi Fineanganofo to remain in New Zealand until 2027+1
• 29 SepScott Barrett and Shannon Frizell return to All Blacks squad+1
• 28 SepAnton Segner re-signs with New Zealand Rugby until 2031+1
• 28 SepBarrett brothers face All Blacks selection uncertainty ahead of Bledisloe Cup
• 27 SepTaranaki defeat Hawke’s Bay as Scott Barrett returns from injury
• 26 SepCanterbury defeats Southland 34-21 in Christchurch NPC match
• 25 SepArdie Savea teases future Super Rugby team in social media post
• 24 SepTasman defeat Bay of Plenty as All Blacks return to NPC
• 23 SepFormer All Blacks captain Scott Barrett to make rugby return with Taranaki in NPC

August 2026

• 31 AugNetball NZ selects Mowbray-Williams bid to replace ANZ Premiership
• 31 AugGemma McCaw reveals she left Richie McCaw on seen after first meeting
• 24 AugInquest begins into death of toddler who drowned in pool
• 16 AugName suppression order lapses for nurse in student death case
• 13 AugBankruptcy proceedings against former All Black Andrew Mehrtens discontinued
• 10 AugScott Robertson offered inaugural coaching role with Southern Orcas
• 7 AugWarriors face Panthers in NRL round 23 match
• 5 AugDu’Plessis Kirifi to play second five-eighths for Wellington
• 4 AugAuckland councillors challenge Mayor Wayne Brown over committee reshuffle

July 2026

• 30 JulAndrew Mehrtens reaches settlement to avoid bankruptcy application+1

December 2025

• 19 Dec 2025Whitney Hansen appointed as new Black Ferns head coach
• 15 Dec 2025All Black David Havili marries Lucy Sellwood in Wānaka
• 11 Dec 2025Ardie Savea wins Player of the Year at NZ Rugby Awards
• 9 Dec 2025Security company defends staff after video of cat being dumped
• 9 Dec 2025All Blacks 2026 schedule confirmed with four home tests
• 4 Dec 2025Google reveals top search trends for New Zealand in 2025

November 2025

• 23 Nov 2025Fabian Holland named World Rugby breakthrough player of the year
• 23 Nov 2025All Blacks defeat Wales 52-26 in Cardiff
• 22 Nov 2025All Blacks to face Wales in final test of 2025 season
• 20 Nov 2025All Blacks announce rotated team for final test against Wales
• 19 Nov 2025Fabian Holland and Tupou Vaa'i receive World Rugby award nominations
• 18 Nov 2025Family commemorates 10 years since death of Jonah Lomu
• 15 Nov 2025All Blacks face England in Twickenham test match
• 14 Nov 2025Scott Robertson focused on result ahead of All Blacks clash with England
• 13 Nov 2025Scott Barrett to captain All Blacks against England at Twickenham
• 12 Nov 2025All Blacks call up Lio-Willie following loose forward injuries
• 10 Nov 2025Caleb Clarke ruled out of England test after head knock
• 9 Nov 2025Damian McKenzie helps All Blacks secure win over Scotland
• 8 Nov 2025Scotland prepare to face All Blacks at Murrayfield
• 7 Nov 2025Timu joins Hurricanes while Tucker moves to Crusaders
• 6 Nov 2025Wallace Sititi named to start against Scotland
• 3 Nov 2025Former All Black challenges Seymour over fire truck breakdown claims
• 2 Nov 2025Beauden Barrett offers assistance to Tadhg Beirne regarding red card
• 2 Nov 2025All Blacks defeat Ireland in Chicago comeback victory
• 1 Nov 2025Richie McCaw reflects on rugby and changing fan generations
• 1 Nov 2025All Blacks prepare for Ireland test match in Chicago

October 2025

• 31 Oct 2025Beauden Barrett returns for All Blacks test against Ireland
• 20 Oct 2025New Zealand's first sports charter school to open in Upper Hutt+3
• 17 Oct 2025All Blacks to tour South Africa for four tests in 2026
• 14 Oct 2025Hollie Davidson appointed to referee All Blacks test against Wales
• 13 Oct 2025Scott Robertson names All Blacks squad for end of year tour
• 10 Oct 2025Health NZ and Sir John Kirwan launch AI wellbeing chatbot+1
• 8 Oct 2025Highlanders sign Chiefs playmaker Josh Jacomb for 2027 and 2028 seasons
• 5 Oct 2025South Africa retains Rugby Championship title after beating Argentina
• 5 Oct 2025All Blacks defeat Wallabies to finish Rugby Championship with win
• 3 Oct 2025Tupou Vaa'i ruled out of Bledisloe Cup test in Perth

September 2025

• 30 Sep 2025Nomads member challenges law banning public display of gang insignia
• 30 Sep 2025Jamie Joseph appointed as All Blacks XV coach for two years
• 29 Sep 2025Luxon defends government decision not to recognise Palestinian statehood
• 28 Sep 2025All Blacks defeat Wallabies 33-24 to secure Bledisloe Cup
• 28 Sep 2025All Blacks face injury concerns following Bledisloe Cup win
• 27 Sep 2025Caleb Clarke moved to tears by father's anthem performance
• 27 Sep 2025All Blacks retain Bledisloe Cup after defeating Wallabies in Auckland
• 27 Sep 2025High winds may impact Auckland Harbour Bridge during All Blacks test
• 26 Sep 2025High winds forecast for Auckland Harbour Bridge and other regions
• 26 Sep 2025Wallabies coach says Bledisloe Cup holds special significance for All Blacks
• 26 Sep 2025Variable weather forecast with wind, rain and warmth this weekend
• 26 Sep 2025Scott Robertson backs incumbents for Bledisloe Cup opener at Eden Park
• 25 Sep 2025Scott Robertson questioned over Joe Schmidt comments ahead of Bledisloe Cup
• 25 Sep 2025Scott Barrett ruled out of Bledisloe Cup opener at Eden Park
• 23 Sep 2025All Blacks prepare for Bledisloe Cup clash against Wallabies at Eden Park
• 22 Sep 2025Four players cleared to return for All Blacks Bledisloe Cup clash
• 17 Sep 2025Siya Kolisi spends time with Ardie Savea's family
• 15 Sep 2025Noah Hotham ruled out of Rugby Championship with broken leg
• 15 Sep 2025All Blacks suffer record defeat against Springboks in Wellington
• 14 Sep 2025Springboks hand All Blacks heaviest defeat in history
• 13 Sep 2025Springboks hand All Blacks record defeat in Wellington
• 13 Sep 2025All Blacks suffer record defeat against Springboks in Wellington
• 11 Sep 2025Leroy Carter to debut as All Blacks make six changes
• 9 Sep 2025Richie McCaw returns to All Blacks camp ahead of Springboks test
• 8 Sep 2025New players join All Blacks squad ahead of second Springboks test
• 7 Sep 2025Two All Blacks ruled out of Wellington test against Springboks
• 7 Sep 2025Ardie Savea celebrates 100th All Blacks test in victory over Springboks
• 6 Sep 2025All Blacks defeat South Africa to extend Eden Park winning streak
• 6 Sep 2025All Blacks score early against Springboks at Eden Park
• 4 Sep 2025Jesse Kriel to captain Springboks against All Blacks at Eden Park
• 4 Sep 2025All Blacks squad named to face Springboks at Eden Park
• 4 Sep 2025Highlanders sign Argentinian lock Tomas Lavanini for 2026 season
• 3 Sep 2025Selection challenges for All Blacks ahead of Springboks test
• 1 Sep 2025Springboks aim for rare win against All Blacks in Auckland
• 1 Sep 2025Roigard and Tavatavanawai ruled out of Springboks tests
• 1 Sep 2025Portia Woodman-Wickliffe scores 50th try as Black Ferns beat Japan

August 2025

• 29 Aug 2025Former All Black Tony Brown returns to New Zealand with Springboks
• 27 Aug 2025Sixteen All Blacks released to play in NPC matches
• 26 Aug 2025Trial date set for five men charged in Hamilton slaying
• 24 Aug 2025Argentina beats All Blacks in Buenos Aires for first time
• 22 Aug 2025Simon Parker to debut as Codie Taylor reaches 100 tests
• 19 Aug 2025Patrick Tuipulotu ruled out of All Blacks season after head injury
• 18 Aug 2025All Blacks demand attacking accuracy ahead of Argentina rematch
• 13 Aug 2025All Blacks to face Argentina in Rugby Championship opener
• 12 Aug 2025Mixed injury news for All Blacks ahead of Argentina test
• 7 Aug 2025All Black rookie scrambles for new passport after dog eats it
• 7 Aug 2025Richie Mo'unga to return to New Zealand rugby in 2026
• 5 Aug 2025Crusaders halfback Kyle Preston named in All Blacks squad
• 3 Aug 2025Hawke's Bay defeats Counties-Manukau in NPC season opener
• 3 Aug 2025Cam Roigard to miss start of Rugby Championship due to injury

July 2025

• 28 Jul 2025British and Irish Lions defeat Wallabies in second test
• 21 Jul 2025Keven Mealamu provides update on heart condition and new board role
• 20 Jul 2025All Blacks secure series sweep with victory over France in Hamilton
• 19 Jul 2025All Blacks complete series sweep against France in Hamilton
• 17 Jul 2025Scott Robertson names All Blacks squad for third test against France
• 13 Jul 2025Timoci Tavatavanawai earns first All Blacks cap against France
• 12 Jul 2025All Blacks defeat France to lead three-match series
• 12 Jul 2025All Blacks face France in second test in Wellington
• 11 Jul 2025Tupou Vaa’i to play blindside flanker against France
• 11 Jul 2025Wellington hospitality sector expects boost from upcoming sports events
• 11 Jul 2025All Blacks face unpredictable French side in Wellington test
• 10 Jul 2025All Blacks name squad for second test against France
• 9 Jul 2025French rugby team to train in Auckland instead of Hamilton
• 8 Jul 2025Ma’a Nonu signs one-year extension with Toulon
• 7 Jul 2025Scott Barrett ruled out of France series with calf tear
• 7 Jul 2025All Blacks secure narrow win against France in first test
• 6 Jul 2025Du Plessis Kirifi to gift blood-stained debut jersey
• 5 Jul 2025All Blacks defeat France in Dunedin season opener
• 4 Jul 2025Dunedin prepares for sold-out All Blacks test against France
• 2 Jul 2025Ethan Blackadder extends Crusaders and New Zealand Rugby contracts until 2026
• 1 Jul 2025Ardie Savea supports Moana Pasifika amid financial concerns

June 2025

• 26 Jun 2025Wallace Sititi ruled out of All Blacks series against France
• 23 Jun 2025Scott Robertson names All Blacks squad for France series
• 23 Jun 2025Caleb Clarke discharged without conviction for dangerous driving+1
• 23 Jun 2025Scott Robertson names first All Blacks squad of 2025
• 19 Jun 2025Paul Gallen and Sonny Bill Williams exchange words before boxing match
• 18 Jun 2025France coach defends weakened squad for All Blacks series
• 10 Jun 2025Ngani Laumape signs two-year deal with Moana Pasifika
• 9 Jun 2025Former All Blacks captain Stu Wilson dies aged 70
• 6 Jun 2025Defibrillator donated by late All Blacks doctor stolen from North Shore
• 2 Jun 2025Shaun Stevenson to join Japanese club Kubota Spears after Chiefs stint

May 2025

• 29 May 2025Partner of Australian diplomat avoids conviction for assault in Wellington
• 19 May 2025Public consultation opens on future of Western Springs Stadium

March 2025

• 31 Mar 2025Damian McKenzie re-signs with New Zealand Rugby until 2029
• 28 Mar 2025Luxon distances himself from funding Eden Park upgrade
• 27 Mar 2025Tom Savage captains Moana Pasifika following Ardie Savea injury
• 26 Mar 2025Hurricanes and Highlanders announce squads for upcoming Super Rugby matches
• 23 Mar 2025Former All Blacks player and coach Alex Wyllie dies aged 80
• 18 Mar 2025Scott Robertson backs NZ Rugby policy on overseas player eligibility
• 16 Mar 2025Chiefs edge Blues by one point in Hamilton clash
• 14 Mar 2025Hurricanes defeat Highlanders by two points in Dunedin
• 5 Mar 2025Former All Black and Otago flanker Dave Gillespie dies aged 90

February 2025

• 28 Feb 2025Court documents detail Caleb Clarke's dangerous motorbike ride
• 24 Feb 2025Caleb Clarke pleads guilty to dangerous driving and fleeing police+1
• 23 Feb 2025Shorthanded teams secure Super Rugby Pacific upsets in round two
• 3 Feb 2025Richie McCaw joins team to relaunch Godzone adventure race+1

January 2025

• 18 Jan 2025Luke Combs delivers country music performance at Auckland's Eden Park
• 15 Jan 2025David Havili appointed as new Crusaders captain

November 2024

• 28 Nov 2024Former All Blacks assistant coach Brad Mooar joins Crusaders
• 26 Nov 2024Scott Robertson reflects on All Blacks debut season
• 25 Nov 2024Wallace Sititi named World Rugby breakthrough player of the year
• 25 Nov 2024All Blacks secure 29-11 victory against Italy in Turin
• 24 Nov 2024Scott Robertson to propose reviewing All Blacks eligibility rules
• 24 Nov 2024TJ Perenara includes Treaty support in final All Blacks haka
• 24 Nov 2024All Blacks defeat Italy 29-11 to end 2024 tour
• 22 Nov 2024All Blacks select full-strength lineup for tour finale against Italy
• 21 Nov 2024Sam Cane and TJ Perenara to play final tests against Italy
• 20 Nov 2024Harry Plummer to join French club Clermont on three-year deal
• 19 Nov 2024Wallace Sititi nominated for World Rugby breakthrough player of the year
• 18 Nov 2024Scott Robertson backs Scott Barrett after controversial decision against France
• 18 Nov 2024All Blacks lose to France in Paris test match
• 17 Nov 2024Scott Barrett questions decision to kick for goal against France
• 17 Nov 2024France defeat All Blacks 30-29 in Paris thriller
• 15 Nov 2024Ethan de Groot excluded from All Blacks squad for France test
• 15 Nov 2024All Blacks announce five changes for test against France
• 14 Nov 2024Sam Cane ruled out of All Blacks test against France
• 12 Nov 2024Scott Barrett to step down as Crusaders captain for 2025
• 12 Nov 2024Sam Cane and Mark Tele’a ruled out of France test
• 10 Nov 2024Sam Darry ruled out of All Blacks tour due to injury
• 9 Nov 2024Rieko Ioane leads All Blacks haka in Dublin victory over Ireland
• 9 Nov 2024All Blacks defeat Ireland 23-13 in Dublin
• 8 Nov 2024All Blacks to face Ireland in World Cup quarterfinal rematch
• 8 Nov 2024All Blacks prepare for match against Ireland in Dublin
• 7 Nov 2024Grant Nisbett to call 350th All Blacks Test match
• 7 Nov 2024All Blacks face injury and disciplinary changes for Ireland test
• 6 Nov 2024Potential All Blacks changes ahead of Ireland match in Dublin
• 6 Nov 2024Asafo Aumua prepares for major All Blacks test against Ireland
• 5 Nov 2024Damian McKenzie expected to start at fly-half against Ireland
• 3 Nov 2024Barrett and Taylor ruled out of All Blacks Test against Ireland
• 3 Nov 2024All Blacks secure 24-22 comeback victory over England at Twickenham
• 1 Nov 2024Scott Robertson defends haka following criticism from Joe Marler
• 1 Nov 2024Ethan de Groot dropped from All Blacks for breaching team standards
• 1 Nov 2024Beauden Barrett to start at first-five against England