All Blacks edge past Japan in Tokyo as Brodie Retallick sees red
The All Blacks were made to work hard for a 38-31 win over Japan in Tokyo on Saturday as they kicked off their northern hemisphere tour.
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Perofeta named at fullback for All Blacks' Test in Japan
All Blacks head coach Ian Foster on Thursday named Stephen Perofeta at fullback for the Test against Japan at the weekend, with Beauden and Jordie Barrett unavailable after the death of their grandmother.
Delayed Whitelock joins All Blacks tour after trampoline trouble
All Blacks lock Sam Whitelock flew to Japan on Wednesday as a late addition to the New Zealand tour squad after revealing his delayed departure had been the result of jumping around with his children on a trampoline.
All Blacks must be 'switched on' for Japan threat: Lienert-Brown
Recalled centre Anton Lienert-Brown said on Tuesday that the All Blacks will not take Japan lightly when they meet in Tokyo this weekend, insisting they were now "a feared opponent".
Depleted All Blacks lose 7th player before Japan Test
Veteran lock forward Brodie Retallick shrugged off disruption to the start of the All Blacks' northern hemisphere tour as Leicester Fainga'anuku on Monday became the seventh player to leave the squad.
Centre Ioane extends New Zealand deal until after Rugby World Cup
Midfielder Rieko Ioane on Wednesday became the latest All Blacks star to extend his contract with New Zealand Rugby until after next year's Rugby World Cup.
All Blacks star Ardie Savea to play 2024 season in Japan
All Blacks loose forward Ardie Savea will spend a season in Japan following next year's Rugby World Cup before returning to play for New Zealand in 2024, it was announced on Monday.
Cane doubtful for All Blacks after cutting short training
All Blacks captain Sam Cane could miss the pivotal Rugby Championship clash against Australia in Auckland at the weekend after taking only a limited part in training on Tuesday as he recovers from a head injury.