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Rieko Ioane

All Black star Rieko Ioane set to embrace the hate at Leinster

All Blacks centre Rieko Ioane is all too aware that his reception at Irish giants Leinster later may be far from warm.

Springboks celebrate winning the Rugby Championship

Match venues and kick-off times confirmed for 2025 Rugby Championship

Fixtures for the 2025 Rugby Championship have been confirmed, with match venues and kick-off times now officially set in stone.

Kevin Foote

Junior Boks take heart from nailbiting loss to New Zealand

Junior Springboks head coach Kevin Foote said the players can take huge positives from their courageous effort against New Zealand despite their U20 Rugby Championship loss.

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Junior Boks fall short in U20 epic as New Zealand clinch title in Gqeberha

New Zealand edged the Junior Springboks 48-45 in a thriller at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, holding on in front of 14,835 fans to retain their U20 Rugby Championship crown.

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'A huge loss': All Blacks star Mark Tele'a set to exit NZ Rugby for Japan

In another blow to the All Blacks, winger Mark Tele'a has confirmed he is leaving New Zealand to head to Japan following the conclusion of the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season.

Damian Mckenzie

Damian McKenzie commits long-term future to All Blacks and Chiefs

All Blacks playmaker Damian McKenzie has penned a long-term deal with New Zealand Rugby and the Chiefs, staying in New Zealand through to 2029.

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