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All Blacks prop Tyrel Lomax rejected a lucrative offer from Irish club Munster, choosing family and national pride over riches. His decision to stay in New Zealand through 2029 bucks the trend of players leaving for overseas paychecks.
Mercury Nonu, son of two-time Rugby World Cup champion Ma'a Nonu, led his team to victory in his first game with the Wellington Saints basketball squad. The 17-year-old scored 10 points and proved he's ready to follow his own path on the court.
All Blacks prop Pasilio Tosi traded the rugby field for a Sydney concert stage, performing with New Zealand's biggest band despite admitting he was more nervous than before any game. The 27-year-old is now celebrating his 50th game for the Hurricanes after rising from club rugby player to international starter.
All Blacks prop George Bower waited 100 games to score his first try for the Crusaders, and his reaction was pure joy. The 33-year-old's celebration shows it's never too late for a first.
Steve Lancaster, a former Crusaders lock who's championed community rugby for years, just landed the top job at New Zealand Rugby. His mission: keep the All Blacks winning while strengthening grassroots rugby across the country.
Former primary school teacher Kane Jury is transforming how New Zealand develops young rugby talent by treating players as people first, athletes second. His approach could rebuild the All Blacks' dynasty.
All Blacks star Damian McKenzie just became the Chiefs' all-time leading try scorer, notching his 43rd and 44th tries in a dominant victory over Moana Pasifika. The milestone caps a remarkable return for the playmaker who missed early season games following the birth of his first child.
Rugby superstar Richie Mo'unga is leaving his successful Japanese club career to rejoin New Zealand's All Blacks for one more shot at World Cup glory. The 31-year-old fly-half says avoiding regret drove his decision to return home.
When Sydney Swans star Tom Papley needed help with pressure kicks, he turned to All Blacks icon Dan Carter for mental game advice. The results speak for themselves: the team jumped from 15th to 5th in goal accuracy.
Star jockey James McDonald broke the Australasian record with 130 Group One wins after receiving inspirational advice from former All Blacks coach Sir Steve Hansen. The achievement came during a remarkable day where McDonald won three races at Rosehill, cementing his legacy in horse racing.
Dave Rennie has become the first person of Pasifika heritage to lead New Zealand's legendary All Blacks rugby team. The 62-year-old coach brings decades of experience as he prepares the team for the 2025 Rugby World Cup in Australia.
Two rugby powerhouses will face off in Baltimore for the first time ever on American soil, in a match that could secure the city's spot as a 2031 World Cup host. The Springboks versus All Blacks showdown this September represents more than just a gameāit's Baltimore's audition on the world stage.
Former All Blacks star Brodie Retallick is rewriting the playbook in Japan, leading the entire league with nine tries as a lock forward. The typically defense-focused player is enjoying a scoring spree that's turning heads and helping his team chase a championship.
With 14 seconds left and his team losing, teenager Kele Lasaqa caught a restart kick and sprinted 63 metres through defenders to score the game-winning try for New Zealand's Sevens team. His first and only touch of the match rescued the All Blacks from elimination and sent them to the semifinals.
Former All Blacks star Richie Mo'unga sealed a dramatic 24-20 victory for his Japanese club by scoring a stunning try in the final minute. The match-winning moment showcased why he remains one of rugby's most exciting talents.
Former All Blacks star Brodie Retallick is proving age is just a number, running in four tries during a dominant 67-21 victory in Japan's top rugby league. The 34-year-old now has an incredible 30 tries in just 54 games for his club team.