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Robinson, who stepped down from his NZRU role at the end of last year, will join World Rugby in May, as its new Chief of Rugby.
Maori All Blacks face off against Ireland A in Rugby Union Hybrid Friendlies Round 1 on Wed 29th June 2022 at FMG Stadium Waikato. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 08:05. In South Africa it’s at 09:05 SAST, 19:05 NZST in New Zealand, 17:05 AEST in Australia and 00:05 EST in the US.
Ireland A won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.
The official squads for Maori All Blacks vs Ireland A will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.
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The Ireland A supporters go wild as Ciaran Frawley successfully kicks the conversion.
Gavin Coombes scores the try from close range.
Josh Ioane adds the two points for Maori All Blacks.
Slick passing by Maori All Blacks leads to a try for Cullen Grace.
Josh Ioane does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.
The pick and go results in a try for Maori All Blacks as Brad Weber goes over.
Josh Ioane does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.
Silky skills by Maori All Blacks ends with a try for Shaun Stevenson.
The touch judges raise their flags as Josh Ioane kicks the penalty goal.
Ciaran Frawley makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.
A wonderful passing move by Ireland A is finished off by Bundee Aki
Maori All Blacks are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Zarn Sullivan picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.
Josh Ioane kicks the penalty.
Ciaran Frawley has kicked a penalty goal.