The competitions see four trophies, one Ranfurly Shield, 26 Unions and more than 130 matches across 12 captivating weeks. It will all kick off in the deep south with the Southland Stags taking on the their most distant rivals, the Northland Taniwha in the Mitre 10 Cup opener on Thursday 8
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- Ardie Savea crowned Kelvin R Tremain Player of the Year at 2019 ASB Rugby Awards
- Ian Foster appointed All Blacks Head Coach
- New Zealand Rugby announces changes to domestic club and school rugby
