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Former Wallabies coach John Connolly believes world rugby is in the strongest state it's ever been

26 November 2025

Former Wallabies coach John Connolly believes world rugby is in the strongest state it's ever been

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A pair of All Blacks have made the World Rugby Men's 15s Dream Team of the Year
	26 Nov: A pair of All Blacks have made the World Rugby Men's 15s Dream Team of the Year... more

Darts player Haupai Puha has pinned his current target
	25 Nov: Darts player Haupai Puha has pinned his current target... more

Confidence that Christchurch can deliver sellout Rugby League crowds
	24 Nov: Confidence that Christchurch can deliver sellout Rugby League crowds... more

The All Blacks will review their campaign in the coming weeks as they take stock of a mixed year
	24 Nov: The All Blacks will review their campaign in the coming weeks as they take stock of a mixed year... more

A final departing message from All Blacks assistant coach Jason Holland after ending his tenure with the national side
	23 Nov: A final departing message from All Blacks assistant coach Jason Holland after ending his tenure with the national side... more

Loose forward Wallace Sititi doesn't agree with the critics who reckon the All Blacks' 2025 season was disappointing
	23 Nov: Loose forward Wallace Sititi doesn't agree with the critics who reckon the All Blacks' 2025 season was disappointing... more

All Blacks lock Fabian Holland believes his team can only grow after his first year as a test player
	23 Nov: All Blacks lock Fabian Holland believes his team can only grow after his first year as a test player... more

All Blacks coach Scott Robertson plans to mull over how to replace assistant Jason Holland
	23 Nov: All Blacks coach Scott Robertson plans to mull over how to replace assistant Jason Holland... more

Wallabies record historic Test loss as France wins 48-33
	23 Nov: The Wallabies lose a 10th Test in a calendar year for the first time, as France proves too strong in Saint-Denis.... more

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