All Blacks named to play France in Rugby World Cup opener

All Blacks named to play France in Rugby World Cup opener + squad update  All Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Jason Ryan and Joe Schmidt have named the match day 23 that will take the field against France for the opening game of Rugby World Cup 2023. Captain Sam Cane will lead the

France name star-studded team to play All Blacks in World Cup opener

In the wake of some unfortunate injuries to key players, France coach Fabien Galthie has named a near full-strength side to take on the All Blacks in Friday night’s Rugby World Cup opener. Les Bleus will be without the likes of Romain Ntamack, Jonathan Danty and Paul Willemse when they take the field at Stade de France in front of more than 80,000

Heartland XV returns with Walsh leading the way

New Zealand’s best players from Heartland rugby will have the opportunity to don the black jersey for Heartland XV under the leadership of Nigel Walsh and newly appointed Assistant Coach Miah Nikora. Walsh will make his third-straight appearance as Heartland XV Head Coach (2021, 2022 and 2023), following his success as

GOVERNANCE REVIEW

GOVERNANCE REVIEW Independent review of the constitution, governance structure and processes of the New Zealand Rugby Union Incorporated We have the Full Document here to download - CLICK HERE   Message from the Chair of NZR In December last year the NZR Board commissioned an independent review of our constitution and governance structure, with the aim