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All Blacks pushed to the brink by second-string France side in Dunedin

The All Blacks were made to sweat in their 2025 season opener before edging a determined and understrength France side 31-27 in Dunedin to take a 1-0 series lead.

British Irish Lions v Argentina

France and Argentina beckon, but Lions sticking to historic tours - for now

British and Irish Lions chief executive Ben Calveley has confirmed there is interest in future matches against new opponents but insists there are no plans to change the three traditional tours.

All Blacks coach Scott Robertson

Five fresh faces in All Blacks squad to face France

All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson has named his first squad of the year, who will face off with France over a three Test series.

Ardie Savea

Ardie Savea follows All Blacks superstars to Japan

After a superlative season with Moana Pasifika, All Blacks superstar Ardie Savea will miss the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season to play in Japan.

Shannon Frizell and Cian Healy

Two international heavyweights added to Barbarians squad for Bok clash

All Black Shannon Frizell and Ireland centurion Cian Healy have been confirmed as the latest names to join up with the Barbarians to face the Springboks in June.

Tana Umaga

All Blacks legend Tana Umaga part of First Nations & Pasifika coaching staff to face Lions

Former All Black Tana Umaga has been appointed as Assistant Coach for the historic First Nations & Pasifika Invitational XV match against the British and Irish Lions.

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