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Former Maori All Black Shane Christie has died

27 August 2025
The ex-Tasman and Highlanders flanker was 39.

Tasman CEO Steve Mitchell has confirmed his passing to Newstalk ZB.

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28 Aug: The Blues have listed all of their 2026 Super Rugby home games without home venues in the draw announcement for next season

27 Aug: Former Maori All Black Shane Christie has died in Nelson, aged 39

27 Aug: The All Blacks have released 16 players from their extended Rugby Championship squad to play in the NPC this round - Wellington and Waikato are the chief beneficiaries, getting four each

26 Aug: Former Springboks first-five Joel Stransky believes the Eden Park test against the All Blacks next Saturday marks a pivotal moment in South Africa's 2027 World Cup cycle

26 Aug: Expect the Springboks to pepper the All Blacks with high balls at Eden Park on September 6, following New Zealand's struggles in the air during their Rugby Championship loss to Argentina in Buenos Aires

25 Aug: New Zealand's Portia Woodman-Wickliffe scores record 21st try at Women's Rugby World Cup in win over Spain

25 Aug: The All Blacks are seeking better discipline and improvement under the high ball after a maiden defeat to Los Pumas in Argentina

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