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All Blacks great Sir Brian Lochore in cancer battle

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All Blacks great Sir Brian Lochore is soon to have treatment for bowel cancer. One of New Zealand rugby's most revered figures received news from doctors this week that he has cancer. "Medical professionals have confirmed that Sir Brian has bowel cancer. He is in relatively good health at the moment, and

Crusaders to keep name for 2020 Super Rugby season

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New Zealand Rugby chairman Brent Impey has confirmed the Crusaders will not be changing their name in 2020. The Crusaders had been weighing up a name change since the Christchurch terrorist attack in March, but Impey today told Jim Kayes on Radio Sport that nothing would be changing next season. "The reality

New Zealand Under 20s named for World Championship opener

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New Zealand Under 20s named for World Championship opener The New Zealand Under 20 squad has arrived in Argentina and are ready for their first match of the 2019 World Rugby Under 20 Championship. Facing Georgia in Santa Fe tomorrow (kick off 4am NZT), Coach Craig Philpott has named his team for

Lock Mataira shows he can handle next step

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Lock Mataira shows he can handle next step Clive lock Donovan Mataira is doing the business week in and week out on the Hawke's Bay club rugby scene and today he proved he is ready for regular representative play. The 19-year-old, who is top of the leaderboard in the province's MVP club