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          New Zealand Super Rugby teams 2021

          Following the success of Super Rugby Aotearoa, the competition will be revisited again in 2021 with all five New Zealand Super Rugby sides to face off in a 10 round season with the introduction of a Final.

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          Robertson nearing NZR extension, role with Lions

          Crusaders supercoach Scott Robertson is closing in on a role with the British & Irish Lions, as talks continue with New Zealand Rugby on a contract extension that will keep him in the mix to be the next All Blacks coach.

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          3dLiam Napier

          What to make of the All Blacks' topsy-turvy 2020?

          It started with a fortunate draw, included one brilliant performance and two shock losses, before ending with a 38-0 shut-out of the Pumas. The two trophies on offer were won, but New Zealand will still be stewing over the summer -- Liam Napier writes.

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          All Blacks pay tribute to Maradona before facing Argentina (01:53)
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          Foster questions World Rugby's 'niggle' strategy

          The All Blacks know they must be more disciplined if they're to overturn their shock loss to the Pumas this Saturday, but coach Ian Foster has also taken umbrage at how World Rugby is treating niggle and retaliation.

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          All Blacks shuffle forwards for Pumas rematch

          All Blacks coach Ian Foster has shuffled his forward pack for Saturday's Tri-Nations rematch with Argentina, after the Pumas pulled off one of the year's great upsets just a fortnight ago in Newcastle.

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          All Blacks get creative to guard against Pumas' niggle

          Under-pressure New Zealand coach Ian Foster has ramped up the niggle at training ahead of Saturday's rematch with Argentina to weed out All Blacks' ill-discipline that led to rare back-to-back losses.

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          First Pasifika match 'start of something special'

          Former New Zealand captain Tana Umaga is enthusiastic about the potential of a Pasifika Super Rugby side entering the competition in 2022 after he revealed the invitational squad to face the Maori All Blacks next month.

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          All Blacks seek to take pressure off coach Ian Foster

          All Blacks lock Patrick Tuipulotu moved to dampen criticism of the side on Monday following back-to-back defeats in the Tri-Nations, saying their own expectations are higher than those from outside the team.

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          Cane hits out at 'brutal' All Blacks fans

          All Blacks captain Sam Cane has hit out at some of his team's fans following the shock loss to Argentina last Saturday, saying some supporters have little idea of what they're talking about.

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          NZ chief Impey to resign as SANZAAR chairman

          New Zealand Rugby chairman Brent Impey said on Tuesday he would be resigning a similar position with SANZAAR at the end of the year.

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          17dBrittany Mitchell

          Passion, heart, skill: Argentina make history in Sydney

          After 402 days of waiting, months of lockdown and weeks of quarantine, Argentina returned to the Test arena and made history, defeating the All Blacks 25-15 in a game that will be remembered for years to come.

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          Pumas make history, stun All Blacks in Test return

          Argentina served up one of the biggest upsets in Test rugby history when they stunned New Zealand 25-15 in the Tri-Nations on Saturday, beating the three-time world champions for the first time in 30 attempts going back to 1985.

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          20dESPN staff

          RA, NZR bury hatchet for trans-Tasman Super comp

          A "Super Round" highlights the creation of a crossover trans-Tasman Super Rugby competition for 2021, with one lucky city set to host five games on the one weekend in a similar concept to the NRL's Magic Round of 2019.

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          20dBrittany Mitchell

          Tri-Nations Game 3: The Pumas are on a hiding to nothing

          It's frightening to think what kind of scoreline we'll be seeing on Saturday night after Ian Foster named a full-strength side to take on Argentina, who've had next to no real Test preparation.

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          Rennie backs red card sub discussion

          Wallabies coach Dave Rennie would welcome a discussion into the use of red card replacements following the two send-offs in Brisbane, and also confirmed code-hopper Suliasi Vunivalu would only play against Argentina if there were a "spate of injuries."

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          21dESPN Staff

          Smith, Mo'unga return for clash with Argentina

          The All Blacks have named a close to full strength side to face Argentina as they look to bounce back from their two-point loss to the Wallabies last weekend.

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          22dESPN staff

          Tu'ungafasi suspended for three weeks

          All Blacks prop forward Ofa Tu'ungafasi has received a three-week ban for his high shot on Australia's Tom Wright during the fourth Bledisloe Test at Suncorp Stadium.

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          NZR release Super Rugby Aotearoa 2021 fixtures

          Highlanders will welcome defending champions Crusaders in the opening round of Super Rugby Aotearoa on Feb. 26 after New Zealand Rugby (NZR) announced the schedule for the second edition of the domestic competition on Tuesday.

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          ABs to fight red card; Coles flags need for change

          New Zealand will attempt to fight Ofa Tu'ungafasi's dangerous tackle charge on Tuesday night but hooker Dane Coles has acknowledged the need for players to lower their tackle height in line with the edict World Rugby handed down last year.

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          Wallabies' Swinton suspended until 2021

          Wallabies flanker Lachie Swinton has been handed a four-week suspension for his high tackle on Sam Whitelock during Australia's 24-22 win against the All Blacks.

          2019 RankingsRugby Championship

          • NZL3rd
            Tries Scored 1st South Africa : 11 Tries Scored
            SA1st
            7
            11
          • NZL3rd
            Points Difference 1st South Africa : 51 Points Difference
            SA1st
            -17
            51