Natalie Delamare and Lucy Anderson are both in line for their Black Ferns debut tomorrow, named in the match-day 23 for the team’s final Test of the Pacific Four Series against USA in Whangārei (kick off 4pm). The team is; Phillipa Love (16) Natalie Delamare – debut Leilani Perese (11) Joanah
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Māori All Blacks squad named for two-match series against Ireland
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Six new caps in All Blacks squad for 2022 Steinlager Series against Ireland
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Former NRL superstar Roger Tuivasa-Sheck scored his first Super Rugby Pacific try as the Blues cruised through to the semifinals with a 35-6 win against the Highlanders at Eden Park. The 2018 Dally M medallist was in sparkling touch and continued to push his case for All Blacks selection, creating a
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