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George Ford has been selected ahead of Fin Smith at first-five for England against Australia at Twickenham this weekend with Marcus Smith missing altogether

29 October 2025

George Ford has been selected ahead of Fin Smith at first-five for England against Australia at Twickenham this weekend with Marcus Smith missing altogether

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Midfielder David Havili is happy to play his part in developing the country's next top rugby stars during the All Blacks XV's upcoming three-match Northern Tour
	28 Oct: Midfielder David Havili is happy to play his part in developing the country's next top rugby stars during the All Blacks XV's upcoming three-match Northern Tour... more

Former All Blacks prop Alex Hodgman has announced his retirement from rugby
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A brief insight into the Barbarians squad from New Zealand development XV fullback Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens ahead of Sunday's opening game of their three-match tour
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All Blacks coach Scott Robertson is downplaying any rustiness from Ireland for Sunday's test in Chicago
	28 Oct: All Blacks coach Scott Robertson is downplaying any rustiness from Ireland for Sunday's test in Chicago... more

Joseph Parker is adamant he still has the fire to climb the ranks of boxing's heavyweight division again
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The All Blacks XV have called in a pair of forwards to join their Northern Tour squad
	27 Oct: The All Blacks XV have called in a pair of forwards to join their Northern Tour squad... more

Another accolade for leading equestrian rider Tim Price
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Stacey Waaka's returning to the NRLW on a two-year deal with the Warriors to feed her hunger for success
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