ABS Rugby

After 14 years of unforgettable rugby moments, Apollo Projects Stadium (formerly Forsyth Barr Stadium) in Christchurch has officially closed its doors as a major rugby venue. The stadium, built as a temporary home in just 100 days following the devastating 2010 and 2011 earthquakes, hosted its final match on Friday night when the Crusaders faced … Read more

Dave Rennie has officially named his full coaching and performance team for the All Blacks through to the 2027 Rugby World Cup. The new All Blacks coaching team 2026 brings a powerful mix of experience, mana, and fresh ideas as the team prepares for the demanding Nations Championship season starting in July. All Blacks Coaching … Read more

As Dave Rennie prepares for his first full All Blacks camp in June, All Blacks Super Rugby form 2026 is providing the clearest early signals yet. Round 6 (March 20–21) saw dominant performances, upsets, and standout individual displays — exactly the kind of week-in-week-out consistency Rennie has demanded since taking over. With the July home … Read more

The All Blacks Christchurch Test 2026 against France on 4 July has sold out in record time, with NZ Rugby confirming the One New Zealand Stadium is completely full for the season opener. This massive demand highlights fan excitement for the new stadium debut and Dave Rennie’s first home Test as head coach, kicking off … Read more