All Blacks will be a new-look outfit in 2020. All Blacks finalise home fixtures for 2020 international calendar RugbyPass is the premier destination for rugby fans across the globe, with the best news, analysis, shows, highlights, podcasts, documentaries, live match & player stats, live blog feeds, and in some territories live streaming of the world's greatest rugby tournaments all in HD. The All Blacks will have a new head coach and some new players and I’m sure New Zealanders can’t wait to again get behind the team,” said NZR Chief Rugby Officer Nigel Cass. On sale. Scotland arrive for a one-off test in Dunedin on July 18 – the Scots’ first match against the All Blacks on New Zealand soil in 20 years. NZR's chief rugby officer Nigel Cass believes the mid-season tests and the Rugby Championship will provide intrigue despite some top All Blacks taking sabbaticals. The biggest loser from the All Blacks schedule is the South Island. Our countries have always had close ties and that's been particularly true of Dunedin where no doubt the region will be ready to roll out the tartan welcome mat. READ MORE: * Steve Hansen's next move * Hurricanes' offseason turmoil * Folau's latest legal battle * Folau, Castle steel for showdown * Crusaders' merch sale surge 'unlikely'. The nature of additional games will depend on the circumstance each year, Tew said. With no Steve Hansen, Sonny Bill Williams, Kieran Read, Ben Smith, Ryan Crotty and Beauden Barrett, Brodie Retallick and Sam Whitelock all likely to miss tests because of sabbaticals, the All Blacks will be a new-look outfit in 2020. The All Blacks will play two blockbuster tests at Eden Park next year. Enquire Now. Auckland and Wellington are the big winners from the release of the All Blacks test schedule for 2020. Rugby World Cup in 2019 shortened the domestic programme with only two Investec Rugby Championship matches, and an added RWC 2019 warm-up match against Tonga, being played in front of home fans. It's fantastic to have Scotland back in New Zealand after such a long time. The All Blacks will have a new head coach and some new players and I'm sure New Zealanders can't wait to again get behind the team," Cass said. Our countries have always had close ties and that’s been particularly true of Dunedin where no doubt the region will be ready to roll out the tartan welcome mat. A proposal that could see the All Blacks home with their families for Christmas has been tabled to avoid an ugly Rugby Championship scheduling … All Blacks prop Ofa Tu'ungafasi in action against the Springboks at QBE Stadium in Auckland. The official calendar schedule of the Chicago Blackhawks including ticket information, stats, rosters, and more. New Zealand Rugby released the test schedule on Monday, despite All Blacks fans still waiting to hear who will be the next coach of the team. The identity of New Zealand's opponents for that decade is in place but won't be published until closer to each series and tour. The British and Irish Lions concept has been "protected" Tew said, with the combined side scheduled to next tour New Zealand in 2029. “And, what better finish to the home schedule than a Test against South Africa at Eden Park for the Freedom Cup.”. 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"In the first couple of years after a World Cup, there's a strong commercial imperative in who we play," Tew said. The All Blacks will return to a minimum of six home test matches in 2020. Upcoming Fixtures. An announcement of the venue for next year's third Bledisloe Cup Test is due shortly. The Season: Hamilton Boys High School – Episode 4. “Post Rugby World Cup there is always a degree of the unknown. All Blacks - RWC Champions 1987 & 2011 & 2015 New Zealand Rugby Football Union has a huge and impressive history. 31 October 2020. All Blacks Bledisloe Tests Wellington & Auckland View Tours. The All Blacks will play tests against Wales and the Wallabies in Wellington in 2020. freshly crowned World Champion Springboks. New Zealand Rugby (NZR) have announced the venues and dates for the All Blacks season, with Auckland, Wellington, Dunedin and Hamilton set to share hosting rights for the six home tests. The Atlanta Falcons missed the playoffs for two consecutive years, and decided it was time for a uniform change in the offseason. Scotland will play their one and only test against of their New Zealand tour against the All Blacks on July 18 at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin. RugbyPass is the premier destination for rugby fans across the globe, with the best news, analysis, shows, highlights, podcasts, documentaries, live match & player stats, live blog feeds, and in some territories live streaming of the world's greatest rugby tournaments all in HD. Departing All Blacks coach Steve Hansen confirms his move to Japanese club. The All Blacks are expected to announce Steve Hansen’s successor later this month – with Ian Foster and Scott Robertson believed to be the front-runners. For Week 1, the Falcons will be wearing their all-black jerseys in the home opener against the Seattle Seahawks.Let’s take a look at which uniforms the team will wear for … All Blacks 2020 Season Hospitality - Enquire Today. Eden Park will host two tests at either end of the season and they are both blockbusters. It's roots stem way back to the 1860's when rugby was first introduced - the first recorded game being in 1870 in Nelson. "Wales and Australia also have new coaches and will bring a lot of energy. Just one test will be played south of Cook Strait and it's not one that will create any great excitement. All Blacks v Wales, 7.35pm, Saturday 4 July, Eden Park, AucklandAll Blacks v Wales, 7.35pm, Saturday 11 July, Sky Stadium, WellingtonAll Blacks v Scotland, 7.35pm, Saturday 18 July, Forsyth Barr Stadium, DunedinAll Blacks v Australia, 7.35pm, Saturday 15 August, Sky Stadium, WellingtonAll Blacks v Argentina, 7.35pm, Saturday 29 August, FMG Stadium Waikato, HamiltonAll Blacks v South Africa, 7.35pm, Saturday 5 September, Eden Park, Auckland. Financial consequences, the workload of players and the need to build up for World Cups will all play a part. Tew confirmed the same structure that has applied for some time will continue. The match is expected to be staged in Japan, one year out from its hosting of the World Cup. Of course, AllBlack is known for the live entertainment, so this is not an event that you want to miss! The biggest change is confirmation that the June home Tests have been pushed back to July, allowing Super Rugby to run uninterrupted. Browse our tour packages and keep up to date with the All Black's fixtures here! With the 2020 NFL season starting this week, the team announced its uniform schedule. 2020 AllBlack Event Schedule When you are looking for one of the most exciting concert events, look no further than AllBlack! All Blacks Rugby 2020 Live stream & Schedule. The All Blacks play Wales in Auckland on July 4 – a fitting venue for new Wales head coach and former Auckland and North Harbour coach Wayne Pivac. The 2020 Bledisloe Cup will be a four-Test series played from October to November in Australia and New Zealand. Sign up to our mailing list for a weekly digest from the wide world of rugby. This article first appeared on nzherald.co.nz and was republished with permission. “Wales and Australia also have new coaches and will bring a lot of energy. Hamilton will get one test, when Argentina take on the All Blacks on August 29. Auckland and Wellington are the big winners from the release of the All Blacks test schedule for 2020. The two sides will then play in Wellington a week later in what will be Wales’ first visit to New Zealand since 2016. The All Blacks face Dave Rennie’s Wallabies in their first Rugby Championship match in Wellington on August 15, while also hosting Argentina at FMG Stadium Waikato on August 29 and the world champion Springboks at Eden Park on September 5. https://twitter.com/RugbyPass/status/1201309604954562560. Beauden Barrett, Brodie Retallick and Sam Whitelock all likely to miss tests because of sabbaticals. NZ Rugby chief executive Steve Tew revealed the international calendar from 2020-30 has been signed off by World Rugby. Source: Photosport. "Get closer to a World Cup, it's all about being ready for that particular event.". Wellington will host the second test between the All Blacks and Wales on July 11 and the only New Zealand Bledisloe Cup test against the Wallabies on August 15. Smaller nations and the Barbarians have been catered for in New Zealand Rugby's long-term schedule for the All Blacks. Coach Ian Foster after naming the first All Blacks squad of 2020. Get the latest on New Zealand Rugby with All Blacks Tours. Photosport Other than 20-year-old Taranaki and Chiefs lock Vaa'i, the North-South match did little to alter the selectors' minds. "Post Rugby World Cup there is always a degree of the unknown. All Blacks confirm international schedule until 2030 • Source: AAP Smaller nations and the Barbarians have been catered for in New Zealand Rugby's long-term schedule for the All Blacks. However, there has also been a desire to play more games against lesser rugby nations. ... Bledisloe Cup 2020 now on sale! There is room to add games to the schedule each year. "We know who we're playing and we think we've accommodated more rugby for the developing countries, we think that's really important," Tew said. Access Free 30 Day Trial to Ad Free Rugby Content on The XV Now, All Blacks finalise home fixtures for 2020 international calendar, New Zealand Rugby (NZR) have announced the venues and dates for the All Blacks season. 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