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Coverage of the International Rugby Union Friendlies clash between Italy and New Zealand.
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Preview:Wales vs. New Zealand - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Quilter Nations Series clash between Wales and New Zealand, including predicitons, team news, and lineups.Nov 20, 10:56
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England 33-19 New Zealand: Steve Borthwick outclasses All Blacks as Red Roses win 10 in a row
England extend their extraordinary winning streak to 10 games - their best in eight years - with an incredible 33-19 comeback win over New Zealand at Twickenham.Nov 15, 16:24
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Preview:England vs. New Zealand - prediction, team news, lineup
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Quilter Nations Series clash between England and New Zealand, including prediction, team news and lineupsNov 13, 09:32
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Preview:Australia vs. New Zealand - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews the Rugby Championship clash between Australia and New Zealand, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 2, 11:06
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The Greatest British & Irish Lions Tours of All Time: South Africa 1997 and New Zealand 2017
Sports Mole takes a look back at the greatest British & Irish Lions Tours of All Time: South Africa 1997 and New Zealand 2017Jun 26, 21:39
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Can you name the players with the most tries in international rugby history?
With the 2025 Six Nations in full swing, Sports Mole challenges you to name the top 16 try scorers in international fixtures.Mar 5, 16:26
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Preview:Italy vs. New Zealand - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's friendly clash between Italy and New Zealand, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 21, 21:15
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Preview:France vs. New Zealand - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's friendly clash between France and New Zealand, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 14, 18:27
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Preview:Ireland vs. New Zealand - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's friendly clash between Ireland and New Zealand, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 6, 22:35
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Preview:Japan vs. New Zealand - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's friendly clash between Japan and New Zealand, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 24, 20:27
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Preview:Australia vs. New Zealand - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Rugby Championship clash between Australia and New Zealand, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 19, 22:55
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Preview:South Africa vs. New Zealand - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Rugby Championship clash between South Africa and New Zealand, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 5, 16:35
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F35%2Fsouth-africa.jpg "Malcolm Marx (left) of the Springboks is congratulated by Handre Pollard after scoring a try during The Rugby Championship match on August 28, 2024")
Preview:South Africa vs. New Zealand - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Rugby Championship clash between South Africa and New Zealand, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 29, 20:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F33%2Fargentina.jpg "Argentinian players savour their sides victory after a famous victory after beating the All Blacks 38-30 in the 2024 on August 8, 2024")
Preview:New Zealand vs. Argentina - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Rugby Championship clash between New Zealand and Argentina, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 15, 19:21
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Preview:New Zealand vs. Argentina - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Rugby Championship clash between New Zealand and Argentina, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 8, 23:05
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Preview:New Zealand vs. Fiji - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's friendly clash between New Zealand and Fiji, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jul 17, 20:12
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New Zealand 24-17 England: All Blacks clinch series but "exciting times ahead"
England captain Jamie George looks ahead to a "hugely exciting" future despite their 24-17 loss to New Zealand at Eden Park, as the All Blacks seal a 2-0 series win.Jul 13, 09:46
Preview:New Zealand vs. England - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's friendly clash between New Zealand and England, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jul 11, 17:09
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New Zealand 16-15 England: All Blacks survive late penalty farce in Test thriller
New Zealand survive a comical penalty farce to edge out England 16-15 in an enthralling Test at the Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin.Jul 6, 09:24
Preview:New Zealand vs. England - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's friendly clash between New Zealand and England, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jul 4, 22:13
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