PATRICK TUIPULOTU

All Blacks forward admits Springboks have been 'hard' to handle

All Blacks forward Patrick Tuipulotu has acknowledged the Springboks' dominance up front, admitting it has been "hard" for New Zealand to deal with the world champions' physicality in recent weeks.

11 Sep 2026

All Blacks react to New Zealand legend Ma'a Nonu being selected for Sharks clash

All Blacks star Patrick Tuipulotu admitted he was surprised to see New Zealand legend Ma'a Nonu on the bench for Tuesday's Greatest Rivalry fixture.

10 Aug 2026

Patrick Tuipulotu to lead All Blacks in Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour opener

Patrick Tuipulotu will captain the All Blacks in Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour opener against the Stormers in Cape Town on Friday after head coach Dave Rennie named his 23-man squad.

05 Aug 2026

Springboks lineoout against the All Blacks

Rugby Championship: All Blacks name squad for back-to-back Bok clashes

Calf injuries will prevent lock Patrick Tuipulotu and outside back Stephen Perofeta from travelling with the All Blacks Rugby Championship squad to South Africa.

21 Aug 2024

All Black fractures jaw, returns to New Zealand for treatment

All Blacks star Patrick Tuipulotu has suffered a fracture to his jaw and will return home to New Zealand for surgery, likely to be out of rugby for eight to ten weeks.

04 Feb 2024