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    All Blacks XV fullback Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens plans to absorb as much information as possible from a host of veterans during the upcoming three-game Northern Tour
     28 October 2025
    All Blacks XV fullback Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens plans to absorb as much information as possible from a host of veterans during the upcoming three-game Northern Tour
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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
    28 Oct: 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... more
    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
    27 Oct: Joseph Parker is adamant he still has the fire to climb the ranks of boxing's heavyweight division again... more
    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
    27 Oct: Another accolade for leading equestrian rider Tim Price... more
    Stacey Waaka's returning to the NRLW on a two-year deal with the Warriors to feed her hunger for success
    27 Oct: Stacey Waaka's returning to the NRLW on a two-year deal with the Warriors to feed her hunger for success... more
    Canterbury coach Marty Bourke is using their NPC win in front of a sold-out Christchurch crowd as evidence of the sport's success
    26 Oct: Canterbury coach Marty Bourke is using their NPC win in front of a sold-out Christchurch crowd as evidence of the sport's success... more
    They've won the NPC rugby crown for the first time since 20-17, and farewelled their so-called "temporary" home since 20-12
    25 Oct: They've won the NPC rugby crown for the first time since 20-17, and farewelled their so-called "temporary" home since 20-12... more
    A full-circle moment for Canterbury and their so-called "temporary" stadium ... on Gold Sport
    25 Oct: A full-circle moment for Canterbury and their so-called "temporary" stadium ... on Gold Sport... more

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