The South Pacific tour marks Scotland's first matches in New Zealand for 25 years and kicks off against the Maori All Blacks ...

The South Pacific tour marks Scotland's first matches in New Zealand for 25 years and kicks off against the Maori All Blacks - who edged the sides' previous meeting 18-15 in 2000 - on 5 July in ...

Older brother Akira, a back-row forward now playing in Japan with Hanazono Kintetsu Liners, is a former All Black (21 caps, ...

In 1976, the All Blacks had toured South Africa and 25 ... during the week the touring Boks played a match against the New Zealand Maori team. The Boks had been warmly entertained at a traditional ...

Australia-born Ponga, who has New Zealand parents and Maori heritage, has previously spoken of playing for the All Blacks one day. "He’s done it a few years ago as well, showing his interest," ...

Australia-born Ponga, who has New Zealand parents and Maori heritage, has previously spoken of playing for the All Blacks one day. "He’s done it a few years ago as well, showing his interest ...

Mark Tele'a will leave the Auckland Blues at the end of the season and play rugby in Japan next year, ruling him out of All Blacks selection in 2026, the New Zealand winger said on Tuesday.