Articles by Liam Napier
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All Blacks' flat finale: Victory marred by underwhelming performance
Sunday, 24 November 2024, 11:46amA flop of a season finale. The All Blacks farewelled respected centurion Sam Cane and veteran halfback TJ Perenara – as they...
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Why evolution could define All Blacks and England trilogy test
Tuesday, 29 October 2024, 8:17pmThe narrative surrounding the All Blacks and England’s rematch at Twickenham this weekend, after two tightly contested tests...
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Top NZ Rugby commercial boss leaves after one year in job
Tuesday, 22 October 2024, 10:59amNew Zealand Rugby has lost one of its biggest names with commercial boss Craig Fenton abruptly announcing his imminent departure. When...
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Barrett set to replace McKenzie for Bledisloe Cup test
Wednesday, 25 September 2024, 11:02am- Beauden Barrett set to step in the no.10 jersey for first since time 2022 - Damian McKenzie has started every test this...
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Ex-Olympians urge Government to rethink transgender policies
Wednesday, 11 September 2024, 1:54pmSeveral high-profile New Zealand sporting identities and former Olympians have signed an open letter urging the Government...
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'Had them on the ropes': All Blacks unlikely to hit selection panic button
Tuesday, 3 September 2024, 2:44pmSweeping changes are unlikely as the All Blacks attempt to right their wrongs in the rematch with the Springboks. After their...
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Revealed: How much NZR will have to pay MacDonald after All Blacks exit
Wednesday, 28 August 2024, 1:03pmLeon MacDonald’s sudden departure from the All Blacks coaching staff is the latest hit to New Zealand Rugby’s coffers from...
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All Blacks rebound with ruthless win over Pumas
Sunday, 18 August 2024, 9:19amAll Blacks 42 Argentina 10 Order restored, for now at least. Rebounding in ruthless fashion from the first shock loss of...
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All Blacks forwards coach Jason Ryan reveals deciding factor in Sititi's selection
Wednesday, 26 June 2024, 9:29amWallace Sititi over Hoskins Sotutu divided debate more than any selection from Scott Robertson’s first All Blacks squad....
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Civil war: What NZ Rugby's Proposal Two vote means for the game
Thursday, 30 May 2024, 11:53amNew Zealand rugby’s provincial unions have convincingly voted through their polarising governance proposal to spark a civil...
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Former Kiwis league player is NZ's first case of national rep with CTE
Friday, 3 May 2024, 7:04amNew Zealand has its first case of an international sporting representative to be diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy...
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Rugby player dies after head injury in Auckland match
Monday, 29 April 2024, 2:01pmThe Auckland rugby community is in a state of shock after a player died after suffering a head knock in Beachlands at the...
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Revealed: Ian Foster lands first coaching role after leaving All Blacks
Tuesday, 9 April 2024, 12:15pmFormer All Blacks coach Ian Foster has landed a new job. Five months after leading the All Blacks to the Rugby World Cup...
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Dame Patsy Reddy confirms hardline NZR governance stance
Wednesday, 27 March 2024, 3:07pmNew Zealand Rugby chair Dame Patsy Reddy has confirmed she will resign if agreement cannot be reached with the provincial...
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NZ Rugby boss reveals his hopes for big changes to global game
Monday, 25 March 2024, 4:19pmThree years after the 20-minute red card was first ushered into the South Hemisphere, New Zealand Rugby boss Mark Robinson...
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Blues suffer another injury setback
Thursday, 15 February 2024, 3:50pmThe Blues have suffered a second injury setback before the Super Rugby Pacific season starts next week, with former All Blacks...
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Chris Bishop keen to continue bringing global sports events to New Zealand
Saturday, 23 December 2023, 12:39pmIn the last two years women’s sport moved into full view with a series of pinnacle events in New Zealand that significantly...
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Govt push to ban transgender athletes from all women's sport
Thursday, 21 December 2023, 8:54amThe Government is threatening to withhold millions of dollars of public funding from New Zealand sports bodies if they do...
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Govt backing new test cricket venue for Auckland
Wednesday, 13 December 2023, 2:58pmColin Maiden Park has been identified as Auckland’s preferred test cricket venue. As those plans progress behind the scenes,...
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The pressing All Blacks selection question
Thursday, 26 October 2023, 7:13amBy Liam Napier in Paris How successful the All Blacks are in countering the notorious Springboks ‘bomb squad’ could make...
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All Blacks shed tears on eve of World Cup final
Wednesday, 25 October 2023, 3:20pmBy Liam Napier in Paris In a room full of their peers, on the eve of the most important occasion of their careers, the All...
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All Blacks vs Springboks: Why a Rugby World Cup win in Paris this weekend would trump the others
Monday, 23 October 2023, 3:10pmOPINION By Liam Napier in Paris Defining greatness is inherently difficult but if the All Blacks are to claim their fourth...
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The huge hurdle All Blacks face to reach final
Monday, 16 October 2023, 3:19pmBy Liam Napier in Paris To reach their final frontier the All Blacks must first overcome sport’s greatest mental hurdle –...
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Look out world! All Blacks triumph in one of the great World Cup tests
Sunday, 15 October 2023, 10:39amNew Zealand 28 Ireland 24 By Liam Napier at Stade de France Revenge is sweet for the All Blacks as they stride one step...
