They gave it everything, but not to be for our team. Congratulations on making history, South Africa.
We're always proud to be on your bench, @AllBlacks 🖤
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- Congratulations to Wayne Barnes, who has called time on his refereeing career. With a record-breaking 111 Test matches in the middle, Wayne’s contribution to the world game has been immense. We wish him and his family all the best for the future. #RespectTheRef 🏉
- Arohanui Campbell Johnstone All Black #1056 – your strength and visibility will pave the way for others in sport here in Aotearoa and around the world 🖤🏉🌈
- Congratulations to Ben O’Keeffe who became New Zealand’s most capped Test referee over the weekend with 47 matches 🖤 We’re immensely proud of Ben for his time and dedication to the game, and he is a valued member of our team. 🤝 #RespectTheRef
- Grant Nisbett MNZM has been commentating iconic moments and giving us goosebumps for 40 years — tomorrow, he’ll call his 350th of 649 All Blacks matches! 🖤
- New Zealand Rugby firmly stands behind New Zealand Referee Ben O'Keeffe. Ben is a widely respected member of the rugby community and an outstanding match official.
- We are heartbroken at the passing of one of our Rangatira. Sean, you were an inspiration and will never be forgotten. We extend all of our strength and aroha to your whānau and friends. 🖤 Kia au tō moe.
- Congratulations to the NZ Women’s Sevens team who took top spot this morning 🥇 We’re proud of each and every player, coach, and support staff member for the journey you’ve been on. The passion and dedication it has taken to get here has been inspiring. Back to back 🖤
- Our deepest condolences are with the family, friends and teammates of Connor Garden-Bachop who passed away yesterday. He will be remembered as a popular teammate amongst the Māori All Blacks, Highlanders and Wellington. Arohanui 🖤 Statement: bit.ly/4ernlVK
- Proud to finish off our campaign in third place 🖤 Well done @irishrugby, great game and tournament 🤝 #NZU20s
- 🥇Huge congratulations to our Olympic Champions, the Black Ferns Sevens!! 🥇🎉 🖤 #Tokyo2020 The NZ Team
- We've taken victory with the final kick of the game. Proud 🖤 #U20s

















