New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and the 26 Provincial Unions have today opened applications for $7.5 million of funding to rugby clubs as part of the recent capital raise process. Over 450 community rugby clubs are set to receive the Short-term Stakeholder Investment (SSI) ranging from $10,000 to $40,000 per club, with
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Springboks end Australian hoodoo with dominant victory over the Wallabies
South Africa got their Rugby Championship campaign back on track after they produced a dominant display to defeat the Wallabies 24-8 in Sydney for their first win on Australian soil since 2013. The Springboks were excellent throughout, controlling possession and territory and moving in front via Damian de Allende’s early try. Noah
ALL BLACKS RACK UP HALF CENTURY IN ROUT OF PUMAS
Redemption rugby from the All Blacks paralysed Argentina who were denied any sniff of opportunity in a seven try 53-3 win for New Zealand in the Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship Test in Hamilton on Saturday. Wet weather rugby from the All Blacks, pressure applied through kick-chasing and superior offensive tackling unsettled Argentina.
All Blacks named for Rugby Championship Test against Argentina in Hamilton
All Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Joe Schmidt and Jason Ryan have announced the match-day 23 for the second Test against Argentina at FMG Stadium in Hamilton. The run-on side is again unchanged, while first five-eighths Beauden Barrett and lock Brodie Retallick have been brought in to provide cover as they make
All Blacks fall short to Argentina in Christchurch
Applied Argentina defence carried them to a famous 25–18 win, their first on New Zealand soil, over the All Blacks in the Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship Test in Christchurch on Saturday. It was a win that puts Argentina right in the hunt to claim their first Rugby Championship, especially with Australia having
BLACK FERNS MADE TO WORK HARD IN ADELAIDE
In a match of entirely different nature to last weekend, the Black Ferns have defeated the Australian Wallaroos 22-14 in an historic first Test match at Adelaide Oval. The visitors had already locked away the Laurie O’Reilly Cup after a sterling display in game one in Christchurch as they returned to
PREVIEW: ALL BLACKS V ARGENTINA (CHRISTCHURCH)
Saturday's Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship between the All Blacks and Argentina in Christchurch will be the first time the sides have met in New Zealand since their 2018 Test in Nelson. Match details: All Blacks v Argentina, Saturday, 27 August, 7.45pm NZT, Orangetheory Stadium, Christchurch. Played: 33 Won: All Blacks 31, Argentina 1, Draws 1 Last
Where Can NZ Rugby Look for More Sponsorships?
Almost all modern sports rely heavily on sponsorship money to ensure a healthy financial footing. Clubs and national team setups must invest heavily in their facilities, coaches, and players if they want to compete. While a percentage of cash comes from ticket sales and TV deals, sponsorships are an essential
All Blacks named for Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship Test against Argentina in Christchurch
All Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Joe Schmidt and Jason Ryan have announced the match-day 23 for the Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship Test against Argentina at Orangetheory Stadium in Christchurch. One change has been made to the team that played in Johannesburg, with the uncapped Stephen Perofeta in line to make his Test
Springboks name squad for Australian-leg
In the wake of the All Blacks' 35-23 Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship triumph over South Africa at the weekend Springboks coach Jacques Nienaber's selection policies are under increasing scrutiny. After making several changes for the second Test against New Zealand, a pattern he repeated in the July series against Wales when they