New Zealand Rugby is one of New Zealand's largest sports organisations, committed to ensuring that our national game, rugby is run smoothly and effectively at all levels, all over New Zealand.
From grass roots to international super-teams, New Zealand rugby forms the sporting backbone of the nation, and Kiwis are proud and passionate rugby fans.
Rugby union is so popular in New Zealand that it’s the country’s unofficial national sport. In fact, New Zealand is home to over 500 clubs, 140,000 registered players and 2,300 referees. Rugby union has been played in New Zealand since the 1870s, but various early versions of the sp...
New Zealand Rugby, Wellington, New ZealandGisela SoleCentre of Health, Activity, Rehabilitation Research, School of Physiotherapy, University of Otago, Dunedin, New ZealandDanielle M. SalmonNew Zealand Rugby, Wellington, New ZealandKaren Rasmussen...
Players competes during the rugby sevens women's quarter-final between China and New Zealand at Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, July 29, 2024. (Xinhua/Xu Chang) Mahina Paul (L) of New Zealand competes against Sun Yue of China during the rugby sevens women's quarter-final betwee...
Ahead of this Friday’s meeting though, the Six Nations website goes so far as to assert: “It’s hard to argue against this fixture being the most electrifying rivalry in rugby today. Once a match defined by New Zealand’s dominance, the Ireland v All Blacks sag...
Many sports fans and rugby fans know that New Zealand is home to some of the strongest and most successful rugby players in the world. One of New Zealand’s oldest and most legendary teams is Pōneke Football Club. This squad has gained great popularity among the fans and produced many worl...
“Japan Rugby acknowledges the heritage of New Zealand Rugby and the shared respect for the integrity of our respective teams and competitions. We have a shared love of rugby and the values that the game stands for on and off the field, including teamwork, hard work, hones...
adidas and New Zealand Rugby reveal their latest jersey designs due to be worn for the 2024 international season. Going back through the archive to the roots of the partnership, adidas designers revisited iconic design elements synonymous with ...
New Zealand (ˈziːlənd) n (Placename) an independent dominion within the Commonwealth, occupying two main islands (the North Island and the South Island), Stewart Island, the Chatham Islands, and a number of minor islands in the SE Pacific: original Māori inhabitants ceded sovereignty...