The New Zealand Māori U18 boys rugby team, Ngā Whatukura, are in camp ahead of their test against Fiji U18 tomorrow in Rotorua. But as our reporter Te Kuru Dewes discovers, it is about much more than a game.
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All Blacks on the eve of destiny
The All Blacks are only 24 hours away from finally starting their Rugby World Cup campaign, and coach Steve Hansen has more or less admitted that there is nothing further to do other than wait for kick off against the Springboks.
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NewsAll Black side named for World Cup opener
Steve Hansen has named his first side for the 2019 tournament, and there's a change in the midfield.
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Māori Referee prepares for Rugby World Cup 2019
Ngāpuhi and Ngāti Whātua’s Ben O’Keeffe is one of three Aotearoa referees that will officiate at RWC 2019.
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All Blacks warm to the Tokyo conditions
All Black halfback TJ Perenara talked today about the hot and humid conditions in Tokyo that the first matches of the Rugby World Cup will be played in. The much-talked-about climate has been on the minds of many as the tournament approaches, but Perenara wasn’t concerned.
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All Blacks head into first big World Cup test
In anticipation of what will be perhaps a defining moment of their season, the All Black coach faced the media today in Tokyo. The much-talked-about weather took a turn for the worse today, with rain falling steadily in the Japanese capital, however Steve Hansen was unconcerned.
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Whakatōhea Rising Star to Debut for the All Blacks Sevens
Rewita Biddle (Te Whakatōhea), is set to make his debut match for the All Blacks Sevens in Germany in a pre-season tournament this weekend ahead of the next World Series.
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Sonny Bill Williams could be out of RWC
There is speculation that Sonny Bill Williams is out of the Rugby World Cup and his replacement will be Hurricanes midfielder Ngani Laumape. It is believed that Williams has suffered an injury.
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All Black halfback TJ Perenara vows to gift his children te reo Māori
All Black halfback TJ Perenara has opened up about his shame of not being able to speak te reo Māori, but is determined to bring his own up with their mother tongue.
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News“A lot of the boys have had the same sort of problems” – Jacobson
The All Blacks are already calling in the reinforcements before a game has been played at the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
