Follow @RedefinedRugby Following his 2014 breakout season for the Highlanders and All Blacks, midfield back Malakai Fekitoa has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby for two years, extending his contract to the end of 2017. Fekitoa's commitment to New Zealand is a major coup for both New Zealand rugby and the Highlanders and
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Jamie Joseph re-commits to Highlanders for two years
Follow @RedefinedRugby Jamie Joseph re-commits to Highlanders for two years New Zealand Rugby and the Highlanders are excited to announce that Jamie Joseph has re-signed for an additional two years as Head Coach of the Highlanders. The former All Black and Otago representative came on as Head Coach for the Highlanders in 2010
New Zealand Rugby celebrates accolade for All Blacks Manager
Follow @RedefinedRugby New Zealand Rugby celebrates accolade for All Blacks Manager New Zealand Rugby is celebrating recognition for another rugby leader in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list announced today – All Blacks Manager Darren Shand has been appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit. New Zealand Rugby Chief Executive Steve
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Maori All Blacks squad for North America Tour named
Follow @RedefinedRugby Maori All Blacks squad for North America Tour named The 26-strong Maori All Blacks squad to take on Canada and the United States next month was named today by New Zealand Maori Rugby Board Chairman Wayne Peters. The side will be captained by Wellington and Hurricanes back Tim Bateman and features
Nonu re-signs with New Zealand Rugby and Blues
Follow @RedefinedRugby As we reported Yesterday , it is now OFFICIAL ! Nonu re-signs with New Zealand Rugby and Blues New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and the Blues franchise have confirmed that All Blacks midfielder Ma'a Nonu has signed with NZR and the Blues for 2014 and 2015. 31-year-old Nonu, who played for the Highlanders
All Blacks Test match to be streamed online internationally
Follow @RedefinedRugby All Blacks Test match to be streamed online internationally New Zealand Rugby today announced the third Bledisloe Cup Test between the All Blacks and Australia will be streamed live and available on-demand to more than 45 countries around the world on www.youtube.com/allblacks from 7.35pm NZT (7.35am GMT) on Saturday, 19 October. The free streaming
Read and Whitelock re–sign with New Zealand Rugby
Follow @RedefinedRugby Read and Whitelock re–sign with New Zealand Rugby Major deal sees players commit through to 2017 Two key members of the All Blacks forward pack, number eight Kieran Read and lock Samuel Whitelock, have re–signed with New Zealand Rugby in deals which will see them play their rugby in New Zealand
Black Ferns to play Canada and Australia in 2014 International Series
Follow @RedefinedRugby Black Ferns to play Canada and Australia in 2014 International Series Women’s Provincial Championship provides opportunity The Black Ferns will play Canada and Australia in the 2014 International Series ahead of the IRB Women’s Rugby World Cup in France next year, New Zealand Rugby announced today.In announcing the three-way Series, New Zealand
USA Rugby announces player pathway for future female rugby sevens Olympians
Follow @RedefinedRugby (wsws.irb.com) In the run-up to the second round of the IRB Women's Sevens World Series in Houston, Texas, USA Rugby has announced a new initiative to help identify future Women’s Eagles in both 15s and 7s. Trials will be held at regional Olympic Eagle Training Centres (OETC) in February to assist