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'He fits that mould': Former All Black backs ex-captain to reclaim starting spot
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Henry Lee
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Henry Lee is a New Zealand-based multimedia sports journalist and radio producer who covers rugby with a strong focus on the technical aspects and strategies of the game. He works as a producer and writer for Sport Nation, and his experience also includes sports writing and social media production across multiple codes and publications.
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The Springboks chasers would often race ahead of the ball to get between the winger and the ball, gaining a better chance of retai…
Henry Lee
20 Sep 2026, 17:58
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Caleb Clarke reveals shoulder injury update with return date in sight
"That's what we talked about. Whether we're putting our best foot forward in the gym, out in the community, just making sure that …
Henry Lee
20 Sep 2026, 16:39
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Georgia Ponsonby: 'Today's performance won't be good enough to beat England'
"I think week on week we've grown, we've gotten better each week, and I'm really proud of how we've done that. But today's perform…
Henry Lee
19 Sep 2026, 18:33
Harry Plummer continues hot run as AJ Lam features in Clermont's defeat
Plummer, who featured off the bench in the All Blacks' 31–28 win over the Wallabies in November 2024, has excelled in France aft…
Henry Lee
19 Sep 2026, 17:26
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Whitney Hansen assesses Black Ferns' performance ahead of Red Roses
It didn't all come easy, though, as Hansen admitted post-match to reporters in Edinburgh.
Henry Lee
19 Sep 2026, 15:49
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Every New Zealand team’s season schedule for Super Rugby Pacific 2027
Jono Gibbes' Chiefs will host the Hurricanes in Taranaki, while the ACT Brumbies will return to Corroboree Group Oval in Manuka fo…
Henry Lee
15 Sep 2026, 17:17
Israel Dagg weighs in on All Blacks' ongoing high-ball struggles
The All Blacks' 43-28 loss, their third straight defeat against Rassie Erasmus' Springboks, highlighted several recurring issues.
Henry Lee
14 Sep 2026, 19:57
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Super Rugby Pacific reveals 2027 fixtures as one scheduling move stands out
The defending Super Rugby Pacific champions, the Hurricanes, will take on the Jason Holland-coached Blues in Auckland in round one…
Henry Lee
14 Sep 2026, 17:30
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New Zealand Rugby unveils next generation with National U18 Pathways squads
“Congratulations to the players selected across the three squads. With the introduction of our new talent identification scoutin…
Henry Lee
14 Sep 2026, 15:33
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Jordan Petaia returns as Les Kiss reshuffles Wallabies for Springboks
Reds outside-back Filipo Daugunu and prop Massimo De Lutiis both miss out due to workload management, while Dylan Pietsch is injur…
Henry Lee
13 Sep 2026, 22:17
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Whitney Hansen on Black Ferns facing life without 'influential' Ruahei Demant
But Hansen will have to prepare her side for another Test match without their inspirational skipper, Ruahei Demant, who continues …
Henry Lee
13 Sep 2026, 18:08
'World class': Neil Barnes weighs in on Richie Mo'unga's Test return
Mo'unga made his second appearance for the All Blacks since returning from a three-year deal in Japan at the Toshiba Brave Lupus.
Henry Lee
13 Sep 2026, 16:47
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Dave Rennie hints at former captain return, shares Bledisloe Cup squad plans
"We will find out whether there's anything else there as well, so it's not an ACL, which is good."
Henry Lee
13 Sep 2026, 6:00
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'Not good enough': Rennie highlights key area of frustration after Boks defeat
Talking to reporters in Baltimore, in the United States, Rennie was honest when asked about their inaccuracies at the breakdown.
Henry Lee
12 Sep 2026, 21:10
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Rassie Erasmus pinpoints 'pivotal' moment during triumph over All Blacks
Arendse made a number of breaks for the Springboks, often forcing the All Blacks defenders to make tackles facing their own dead b…
Henry Lee
12 Sep 2026, 19:14
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Dave Rennie's initial assessment of Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series
"What we know is we get our attack going, we get a bit of continuity, we can score, and I think we scored 17 tries in the four tes…
Henry Lee
12 Sep 2026, 17:07
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All Blacks player ratings vs Springboks | 4th Test Rugby's Greatest Rivalry 2026
Here's how the All Blacks players rated in the fourth and final Test match of Rugby's Greatest Rivalry.
Henry Lee
12 Sep 2026, 16:17
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Tamaiti Williams offers encouraging return update after scary back injury
The 27 Test All Blacks prop is on an upward trajectory to return to the Christchurch-based Super Rugby Pacific franchise in 2027.
Henry Lee
08 Sep 2026, 17:35
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Dave Rennie on ABs lineout: 'There's no Brodie Retallick or Sam Whitelock out there'
Rennie isn't shying away from the facts surrounding the set-piece, but knows there are areas where the All Blacks can improve.
Henry Lee
07 Sep 2026, 23:06
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Dave Rennie highlights issue leading to All Blacks’ set-piece struggles
Both sides travelled to Washington, DC together on the same plane from Johannesburg, allowing the players to interact outside of t…
Henry Lee
07 Sep 2026, 17:25
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