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    • ON THIS DAY in New Zealand Rugby
      • JANUARY "On This Day"
        • January 1 - 1927 NZ Maori lose to Pontypool in final match
        • January 2 - 1906 sightseeing in Paris
        • January 3 - 1946 NZ Services win in Chard
        • January 4 - 2012 Support for Christchurch from RWC 2011
        • January 5 - 1946 'Kiwis' beat Wales on Arms Park
        • January 6 - 1945 NZ Services thrash Sutton
        • January 7 - 1925 All Blacks visit battlefields
        • January 8 - 2012 Auckland win National Sevens
        • January 9 - 1889 NZ 'Natives' win four in row
        • January 10 - 2014 Zac Guildford wings off to France
        • January 11 - 1919 NZ Army 'UK XV' big win at Leicester
        • January 12 - 1946 'Kiwis' excel at Gloucester
        • January 13 - 1945 NZ Services edged out by Newport
        • January 14 - 2011 SANZAR appointment for Lyndon Bray
        • January 15 - 1919 NZ Army 'Divisional XV' win
        • January 16 - 2005 Auckland win National Sevens
        • January 17 - 1889 'Natives' win in friendly Warrington
        • January 18 - 1919 'Divisional XV' win trial match
        • January 19 - 1889 Yorkshire gain revenge against 'Natives'
        • January 20 - 1906 'Originals' say goodbye to England
        • January 21 - 1925 a day of presentations
        • January 22 - 2010 NZRU announce cost cutting
        • January 23 - 2010 Mangaitanoka host rugby in a paddock
        • January 23 - 1927 NZ Maori cross Canada by rail
        • January 24 - 1946 'Kiwis' frolic in Glasgow snow
        • January 25 - 1927 NZ Maori play ice hockey at Banff
        • January 26 - 1889 NZ 'Natives" defeat Somersetshire
        • January 27 - 2012 Bail out for Otago RFU
        • January 28 - 1906 Billy Stead in New York
        • January 29 - 1927 NZ Maori win in Vancouver
        • January 30 - 1936 NZ Universities win in Japan
        • January 31 - 1946 Cook stars in 'Kiwis' win
      • FEBRUARY "On This Day"
        • February 1 - 1942 NZEF overwhelm Rest of Egypt
        • February 1 - 1946 Ike Proctor wows them at Buck House
        • February 2 - 1946 Fullbacks score in 'Kiwis' win
        • February 3 - 2014 Jockey become a sponsor of All Blacks
        • February 4 - 1925 All Blacks travel across Canada
        • February 5 - 1927 NZ Maori big win in Vancouver
        • February 6 - 1936 NZ Universities in Tokyo
        • February 7 - 2012 Changes to the World Sevens Series
        • February 8 - 1919 NZ Army beat United Services at Torquay
        • February 9 - 1936 NZ Universities v All Japan Student XV
        • February 10 - 1945 NZ Services beaten by Warwickshire
        • February 10 - 2007 Crusaders defend Jade Stadium Fortress
        • February 11 - 1936 NZ Universities v All Kansai XV
        • February 12 - 2010 Hurricanes defeat Blues in season opener
        • February 13 - 1997 Otago finish UK tour
        • February 14 - 1946 'Kiwis' beat Oxford University
        • February 15 - 2011 SANZAR assists with Disaster Relief
        • February 16 - 1889 NZ 'Natives' beaten by England
        • February 17 - 1945 NZ Services have 5th win
        • February 18 - 2011 Highlanders surprise at the Cake Tin
        • February 19 - 1925 The 'Invincibles' at a lumber camp
        • February 20 - 1906 'Originals' enjoy Honolulu
        • February 21 - 1936 NZ Universities finish with win in Hong Kong
        • February 22 - 2008 Crusaders turn tables on Bulls
        • February 23 - 2013 Referee Camera introduced
        • February 24 - 1945 NZ Services squeeze past Oxford University
        • February 25 - 1889 NZ 'Natives' have low key win in Leeds
        • February 26 - 1919 NZ Army defeats Australian Imperial Forces
        • February 27 - 1946 'Kiwis' lose to Monmouthshire
        • February 28 - 1942 2NZEF finish Middle East season
        • February 28 - 2017 Buller first union to appoint woman to Chair role
        • February 29 - 2008 Crusaders continue strong form
      • MARCH "On This Day"
        • March 1 - 1996 the first 'Super 12' match
        • March 2 - 2012 Help for Otago RFU
        • March 3 - 1945 NZ Services travel to Paris
        • March 4 - 2006 Highlanders win in Cape Town
        • March 5 - 1889 NZ 'Natives' gain revenge at Halifax
        • March 6 - 1895 Rugby comes to Waipawa
        • March 7 - 2003 'Herring' helps Highlanders
        • March 8 - 1919 NZ Army thrash Yorkshire
        • March 9 - 1889 NZ 'Natives' win at Widness
        • March 10 - 1955 Counties Union takes shape
        • March 11 - 2010 SANZAR gets a CEO
        • March 12 - 2005 Crusaders win big over Reds
        • March 13 - 1946 'Kiwis' play in Germany
        • March 14 - 1889 NZ 'Natives' defeat St Helens
        • March 15 - 1919 NZ Army v British XV
        • March 16 - 2001 - Blues repelled by mighty Chiefs
        • March 17 - 1926 All Blacks Caps given to old players
        • March 23 - 2015 SANZAR judicial saga
        • March 26 - 1983 Sevens debut for Gordon Tietjens
        • March 29 - 2014 NZ win Hong Kong Sevens
      • APRIL "On This Day"
        • April 1 - 1944 NZ Services end season with a win
        • April 2 - 1953 'K' Force in Japan
        • April 3 - 2004 Crusaders win against Brumbies
        • April 4 - 2013 First Super Game against International side
        • April 5 - 1919 NZ defeat Mother Country
        • April 7 - 1973 New Zealand's first international Sevens
        • April 8 - 1917 'Trench Blacks' win the Somme Cup
        • April 12 - 1953 Kayforce finish tour with win
        • April 16 - 1892 NZ Rugby Football Union established
        • April 19 - 1919 NZ Army beat France 20 -3
        • April 21 - 2009 NZ Universities win two in one day
        • April 23 - 1972 Barbarians help Commonwealth Games funding
        • April 27 - 1893 Black Jersey with Silver Fernleaf
        • April 30 - 1946 'Kiwis' win 1946 Llanelly Sevens
      • MAY "On This Day"
        • May 1 - 1875 start of Rugby on West Coast
        • May 2 - 2008 Blues win but it may be too late
        • May 3 - 1873 Auckland Rugby early days
        • May 7 - 1955 Night Rugby at Provincial level
        • May 8 - 2013 IRB sorting out the scrum
        • May 11 - 1919 NZ Army team leaves Europe
        • May 14 - 1870 First Game of Rugby in New Zealand
        • May 22 - 1884 First match by a New Zealand rep side
        • May 22 - 1987 First Rugby World Cup kicks off
        • May 25 - 1996 Blues win first Super 12 title
        • May 31 - 1919 Maori Pioneer Battalion v Canterbury
      • JUNE "On This Day"
        • June 1 - 1976 Ireland defeat Southland
        • June 2 - 1971 Lions beat NZ Maori in hard game
        • June 3 - 1968 Japan beat NZ Juniors
        • June 8 - 2013 NZ Rugby sideline behaviour initiative
        • June 12 - 1912 Wellington win in Hawera
        • June 14 - 1919 Pioneer Battalion beat Hawkes Bay
        • June 15 - 1889 NZ 'Natives' beat New South Wales
        • June 19 - 1971 Hard match and harsh words in Christchurch
        • June 23 - 1888 NZ 'Natives' tour begins
        • June 26 - 1897 First North v South match
        • June 29 - 2005 Black Ferns start Canada Cup with a win
        • June 30 - 2013 GREAT day for New Zealand Sevens
      • JULY "On This Day"
        • July 1 - 1908 Anglo-Welsh beat Hawkes Bay
        • July 3 - 1954 - Fiji play Auckland
        • July 4 - 1959 Otago demolish Lions
        • July 8 -1961 - France play first match in New Zealand
        • July 9 - 1927 The Battle of Solway
        • July 11 - 1954 Invitational Clubs boom
        • July 14 - 2011 early start to Provincial Championship
        • July 17 - 1973 Wanganui go on tour
        • July 18 - 1973 David (Thames Valley) beat Goliath
        • July 19 - 1930 Auckland beat British Lions
        • July 20 - 1977 Lions mud wrestle Juniors
        • July 21 - 1956 Canterbury defeat the Springboks
        • July 22 - 1981 Springboks tour first match
        • July 23 - 2014 Woman barred from playing for men's side
        • July 24 - 1971 Lions beat Auckland
        • July 25 - 1981 Springboks tour match abandoned
        • July 28 - 1973 Marlborough win the Ranfurly Shield
      • AUGUST "On This Day"
        • August 1 - 1959 Lions too strong for Wellington
        • August 2 - 1930 Britain too strong for Waikato combined
        • August 3 - 1968 France scrape home over North Auckland
        • August 5 - 1961 Don Clarke's remarkable kick
        • August 6 - 1904 the first Ranfurly Shield challenge
        • August 7 - 1965 South Africa v Waikato
        • August 8 - 1925 "Leave Mr Brownlie alone" 19 year old told
        • August 9 - 1966 Lions go hunting in Meads country
        • August 10 - 2013 Benji Marshall to join Blues
        • August 11 - 1887 Wellington v Canterbury
        • August 12 - 1961 Five Clarke's play for Waikato
      • SEPTEMBER "On This Day"
        • September 1 - 1982 Bay of Plenty v Australia
        • September 2 - 1922 Hawkes Bay shaky start to Ranfulry Shield tenure
        • September 3 - 1949 Black Day for All Blacks
        • September 4 - 1962 North Otago surprise Wallabies
        • September 5 - 1981 Auckland v South Africa
        • September 6 - 2011 Highlanders propose a green jersey
        • September 7 - 1946 Canterbury surprise against Australia
        • September 8 - 1886 Canterbury win in the wind
        • September 9 - 1882 Rugby Tours to NZ begin
        • September 10 - 1913 Southland defeats Australia
        • September 11 - 1990 Thames Valley take 3rd Division title
        • September 12 - 2009 West Coast and Buller - Old Rivals
        • September 13 - 1981 NPC Provincial Loyalty
        • September 14 - 1985 Game of the Century - Canterbury v Auckland
        • September 15 - 1928 Wairarapa v Manawhenua
        • September 16 - 2013 Refereeing Error - Du Plessis Red rescinded
        • September 17 - 1949 Wallabies beat Southland Hoodoo
        • September 18 - 1976 First National Championship decided
        • September 19 - 1894 West Coast well beaten
        • September 20 - 1980 Otago v Southland in Alexandra
        • September 21 - 1935 Otago win the Ranfurly Shield for the first time
        • September 22 - 2008 Tasman Shield Saga
        • September 23 - 1959 Shield goes from South to North
        • September 24 - 1938 New Zealand Barbarians first match
        • September 25 - 1905 'Originals' to London by express
        • September 26 - 1924 All Blacks fifth match v Swansea
        • September 27 - 1982 West Coast's perfect record
        • September 28 - 1927 All Blacks trial
        • September 29 - 1979 Ranfurly Shield Occassion
        • September 30 - 1950 end of Ranfurly Shield Merry-go-round
      • OCTOBER "On This Day"
        • October 1 - ABs v Rest 1960
        • October 2 - NZ Services v Wasps, 1943
        • October 3 - 1888 NZ "Natives" open tour against Surrey
        • October 4 - Jerome Kaino returns to New Zealand
        • October 5 - 1905 "Originals" 300 mile trip
        • October 6 - 1924 All Blacks at Wembley
        • October 7 - 1926 NZ Maori in France
        • October 8 - 1935 a day in the life of the All Blacks
        • October 9 - RWC 2011 Referee Bryce Lawrence gets blame
        • October 10 - 2010 Eden Park ready for RWC 2011
        • October 11 - 2014 Hawkes Bay keep Shield for Summer
        • October 12 - 1981 Waikato tour Fiji
        • October 13 - 2012 North Harbour win big
        • October 14 - 2006 Meads and Lochore Cups
        • October 15 - 1988 Div NZ XV in Cook Islands
        • October 16 - 1953 All Blacks take long route to London
        • October 17 - 1982 Manawatu tour USA
        • October 18 - 1888 "Natives" suffer second loss in England
        • October 19 - 2011 iRB Player of year nominees announced
        • October 20 - 1945 NZ Services win in Wales
        • October 21 - 1924 All Blacks sightseeing in Manchester
        • October 22 - 1888 "Natives" beaten by Middlesex and hospitality
        • October 23 - 1915 ANZAC rugby near Gallipoli
        • October 24 - 1990 NZ Devp win in Toronto
        • October 25 - 1945 NZ Services take on Commandos
        • October 26 - 2007 "Charges against Doug Howlett dropped"
        • October 27 - 2012 East Coast win the Meads Cup
        • October 28 - 1935 All Blacks rural retreat
        • October 29 - 2012 Maori All Blacks named
        • October 30 - 1945 NZEF "Kiwis" win second tour match
        • October 31 - 2009 NPC Finals
      • NOVEMBER "On This Day"
        • November 1 - 2006 New Zealand Heartland XV
        • November 2 - 1905 Billy's Trip Home
        • November 3 - 1924 All Blacks visit Ulster
        • November 4 - 1935 All Blacks sightsee at Eton and Windsor Castle
        • November 5 - 2014 new All Blacks jersey unveiled
        • November 6 - 1926 NZ Maori defeat Cardiff
        • November 7 - 1945 NZ Services and RAAF draw at Richmond
        • November 8 - 2014 Maori All Blacks deny Japan
        • November 9 - 2013 Heartland XV defeat NZ Marist
        • November 10 - 2013 Maori All Blacks hold off USA Eagles
        • November 11 - 1944 NZ Services beaten by South Africans
        • November 12 - 1888 NZ 'Natives' victors over Newcastle
        • November 13 - 1982 NZ Maori v Wales
        • November 14 - 2014 Heartland XV v Cook Islands
        • November 15 - 1945 NZ Services win in France
        • November 16 - 1924 All Blacks fly over London
        • November 17 - 1982 NZ Maori finish tour in Spain
        • November 18 - 1926 NZ Maori V East Midlands
        • November 19 - 2014 World Rugby appointment for Mark Robinson
        • November 20 - 1888 NZ 'Natives' win in terrible weather
        • November 21 - Reception for 1924 All Blacks in Cardiff
        • November 22 - 1888 'Natives' play one match in Scotland
        • November 23 - 1996 NZ Sevens kick off in Palmerston North
        • November 24 - 1945 'Kiwis' win first international
        • November 25 - 1944 NZ Services beaten by South Africa - again
        • November 26 - 1924 All Blacks prepare for Welsh Test
        • November 27 - 1926 NZ Maori have narrow win at Leicester
        • November 28 - 1905 All Blacks enjoy Limerick hospitality
        • November 29 - 1941 NZ Services play their first match
        • November 30 - 1940 2nd Echelon Army Team
      • DECEMBER "On This Day"
        • December 1 - 1888 Test win for 'Natives' in Dublin
        • December 2 - 2005 NZ Sevens in Dubai
        • December 3 - 1995 'Kiwis' tour commemorated
        • December 4 - 1905 All Blacks in Cheltenham
        • December 5 - 1926 NZ Maori back in France
        • December 6 - 2012 Keven Mealamu to take a break
        • December 7 - 1924 All Blacks visit Althorp House
        • December 8 - 1945 'Kiwis' have good win against RAF
        • December 9 - 1926 New Zealand Maori at Limoges
        • December 10 - 1992 NZ Combined Services win at Aldershot
        • December 11 - 2014 Laptop theft at Hawkes Bay RFU
        • December 12 - 1924 Imperial Rugby Conference, London
        • December 13 - 1913 All Blacks stopover in Fiji
        • December 14 - 2014 NZ Sevens lose Final at Port Elizabeth
        • December 15 - 1992 NZ Combined Services finish unbeaten
        • December 15 - 2016 Dr Farah Palmer elected to Board of New Zealand Rugby
        • December 16 - 1918 NZ Army 'UK' start with win
        • December 17 - 1888 NZ 'Natives' beat Wigan
        • December 18 - 1924 All Blacks get four days leave
        • December 19 - 1926 NZ Maori defeat French XV
        • December 20 - 2014 - Ma'a Nonu signs with Toulon
        • December 21 - 2011 Irish RFU limits number of overseas players
        • December 22 - 1945 NZ Services lose in Dublin
        • December 23 - 1935 All Blacks meet NZ Society in London
        • December 24 - 1888 NZ 'Natives' have first win in Wales
        • December 25 - 1924 All Blacks spend Christmas at Deal
        • December 26 - 1945 'Kiwis' remain unbeaten
        • December 27 - 1945 NZ Services back in winning form
        • December 28 - 1926 NZ Maori v Cardiff
        • December 29 - 1945 'Kiwis' held to draw
        • December 30 - 1924 All Blacks take tea at Margate
        • December 31 - 2014 New Years Honours List
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    • ON THIS DAY in New Zealand Rugby
      • JANUARY "On This Day"
        • January 1 - 1927 NZ Maori lose to Pontypool in final match
        • January 2 - 1906 sightseeing in Paris
        • January 3 - 1946 NZ Services win in Chard
        • January 4 - 2012 Support for Christchurch from RWC 2011
        • January 5 - 1946 'Kiwis' beat Wales on Arms Park
        • January 6 - 1945 NZ Services thrash Sutton
        • January 7 - 1925 All Blacks visit battlefields
        • January 8 - 2012 Auckland win National Sevens
        • January 9 - 1889 NZ 'Natives' win four in row
        • January 10 - 2014 Zac Guildford wings off to France
        • January 11 - 1919 NZ Army 'UK XV' big win at Leicester
        • January 12 - 1946 'Kiwis' excel at Gloucester
        • January 13 - 1945 NZ Services edged out by Newport
        • January 14 - 2011 SANZAR appointment for Lyndon Bray
        • January 15 - 1919 NZ Army 'Divisional XV' win
        • January 16 - 2005 Auckland win National Sevens
        • January 17 - 1889 'Natives' win in friendly Warrington
        • January 18 - 1919 'Divisional XV' win trial match
        • January 19 - 1889 Yorkshire gain revenge against 'Natives'
        • January 20 - 1906 'Originals' say goodbye to England
        • January 21 - 1925 a day of presentations
        • January 22 - 2010 NZRU announce cost cutting
        • January 23 - 2010 Mangaitanoka host rugby in a paddock
        • January 23 - 1927 NZ Maori cross Canada by rail
        • January 24 - 1946 'Kiwis' frolic in Glasgow snow
        • January 25 - 1927 NZ Maori play ice hockey at Banff
        • January 26 - 1889 NZ 'Natives" defeat Somersetshire
        • January 27 - 2012 Bail out for Otago RFU
        • January 28 - 1906 Billy Stead in New York
        • January 29 - 1927 NZ Maori win in Vancouver
        • January 30 - 1936 NZ Universities win in Japan
        • January 31 - 1946 Cook stars in 'Kiwis' win
      • FEBRUARY "On This Day"
        • February 1 - 1942 NZEF overwhelm Rest of Egypt
        • February 1 - 1946 Ike Proctor wows them at Buck House
        • February 2 - 1946 Fullbacks score in 'Kiwis' win
        • February 3 - 2014 Jockey become a sponsor of All Blacks
        • February 4 - 1925 All Blacks travel across Canada
        • February 5 - 1927 NZ Maori big win in Vancouver
        • February 6 - 1936 NZ Universities in Tokyo
        • February 7 - 2012 Changes to the World Sevens Series
        • February 8 - 1919 NZ Army beat United Services at Torquay
        • February 9 - 1936 NZ Universities v All Japan Student XV
        • February 10 - 1945 NZ Services beaten by Warwickshire
        • February 10 - 2007 Crusaders defend Jade Stadium Fortress
        • February 11 - 1936 NZ Universities v All Kansai XV
        • February 12 - 2010 Hurricanes defeat Blues in season opener
        • February 13 - 1997 Otago finish UK tour
        • February 14 - 1946 'Kiwis' beat Oxford University
        • February 15 - 2011 SANZAR assists with Disaster Relief
        • February 16 - 1889 NZ 'Natives' beaten by England
        • February 17 - 1945 NZ Services have 5th win
        • February 18 - 2011 Highlanders surprise at the Cake Tin
        • February 19 - 1925 The 'Invincibles' at a lumber camp
        • February 20 - 1906 'Originals' enjoy Honolulu
        • February 21 - 1936 NZ Universities finish with win in Hong Kong
        • February 22 - 2008 Crusaders turn tables on Bulls
        • February 23 - 2013 Referee Camera introduced
        • February 24 - 1945 NZ Services squeeze past Oxford University
        • February 25 - 1889 NZ 'Natives' have low key win in Leeds
        • February 26 - 1919 NZ Army defeats Australian Imperial Forces
        • February 27 - 1946 'Kiwis' lose to Monmouthshire
        • February 28 - 1942 2NZEF finish Middle East season
        • February 28 - 2017 Buller first union to appoint woman to Chair role
        • February 29 - 2008 Crusaders continue strong form
      • MARCH "On This Day"
        • March 1 - 1996 the first 'Super 12' match
        • March 2 - 2012 Help for Otago RFU
        • March 3 - 1945 NZ Services travel to Paris
        • March 4 - 2006 Highlanders win in Cape Town
        • March 5 - 1889 NZ 'Natives' gain revenge at Halifax
        • March 6 - 1895 Rugby comes to Waipawa
        • March 7 - 2003 'Herring' helps Highlanders
        • March 8 - 1919 NZ Army thrash Yorkshire
        • March 9 - 1889 NZ 'Natives' win at Widness
        • March 10 - 1955 Counties Union takes shape
        • March 11 - 2010 SANZAR gets a CEO
        • March 12 - 2005 Crusaders win big over Reds
        • March 13 - 1946 'Kiwis' play in Germany
        • March 14 - 1889 NZ 'Natives' defeat St Helens
        • March 15 - 1919 NZ Army v British XV
        • March 16 - 2001 - Blues repelled by mighty Chiefs
        • March 17 - 1926 All Blacks Caps given to old players
        • March 23 - 2015 SANZAR judicial saga
        • March 26 - 1983 Sevens debut for Gordon Tietjens
        • March 29 - 2014 NZ win Hong Kong Sevens
      • APRIL "On This Day"
        • April 1 - 1944 NZ Services end season with a win
        • April 2 - 1953 'K' Force in Japan
        • April 3 - 2004 Crusaders win against Brumbies
        • April 4 - 2013 First Super Game against International side
        • April 5 - 1919 NZ defeat Mother Country
        • April 7 - 1973 New Zealand's first international Sevens
        • April 8 - 1917 'Trench Blacks' win the Somme Cup
        • April 12 - 1953 Kayforce finish tour with win
        • April 16 - 1892 NZ Rugby Football Union established
        • April 19 - 1919 NZ Army beat France 20 -3
        • April 21 - 2009 NZ Universities win two in one day
        • April 23 - 1972 Barbarians help Commonwealth Games funding
        • April 27 - 1893 Black Jersey with Silver Fernleaf
        • April 30 - 1946 'Kiwis' win 1946 Llanelly Sevens
      • MAY "On This Day"
        • May 1 - 1875 start of Rugby on West Coast
        • May 2 - 2008 Blues win but it may be too late
        • May 3 - 1873 Auckland Rugby early days
        • May 7 - 1955 Night Rugby at Provincial level
        • May 8 - 2013 IRB sorting out the scrum
        • May 11 - 1919 NZ Army team leaves Europe
        • May 14 - 1870 First Game of Rugby in New Zealand
        • May 22 - 1884 First match by a New Zealand rep side
        • May 22 - 1987 First Rugby World Cup kicks off
        • May 25 - 1996 Blues win first Super 12 title
        • May 31 - 1919 Maori Pioneer Battalion v Canterbury
      • JUNE "On This Day"
        • June 1 - 1976 Ireland defeat Southland
        • June 2 - 1971 Lions beat NZ Maori in hard game
        • June 3 - 1968 Japan beat NZ Juniors
        • June 8 - 2013 NZ Rugby sideline behaviour initiative
        • June 12 - 1912 Wellington win in Hawera
        • June 14 - 1919 Pioneer Battalion beat Hawkes Bay
        • June 15 - 1889 NZ 'Natives' beat New South Wales
        • June 19 - 1971 Hard match and harsh words in Christchurch
        • June 23 - 1888 NZ 'Natives' tour begins
        • June 26 - 1897 First North v South match
        • June 29 - 2005 Black Ferns start Canada Cup with a win
        • June 30 - 2013 GREAT day for New Zealand Sevens
      • JULY "On This Day"
        • July 1 - 1908 Anglo-Welsh beat Hawkes Bay
        • July 3 - 1954 - Fiji play Auckland
        • July 4 - 1959 Otago demolish Lions
        • July 8 -1961 - France play first match in New Zealand
        • July 9 - 1927 The Battle of Solway
        • July 11 - 1954 Invitational Clubs boom
        • July 14 - 2011 early start to Provincial Championship
        • July 17 - 1973 Wanganui go on tour
        • July 18 - 1973 David (Thames Valley) beat Goliath
        • July 19 - 1930 Auckland beat British Lions
        • July 20 - 1977 Lions mud wrestle Juniors
        • July 21 - 1956 Canterbury defeat the Springboks
        • July 22 - 1981 Springboks tour first match
        • July 23 - 2014 Woman barred from playing for men's side
        • July 24 - 1971 Lions beat Auckland
        • July 25 - 1981 Springboks tour match abandoned
        • July 28 - 1973 Marlborough win the Ranfurly Shield
      • AUGUST "On This Day"
        • August 1 - 1959 Lions too strong for Wellington
        • August 2 - 1930 Britain too strong for Waikato combined
        • August 3 - 1968 France scrape home over North Auckland
        • August 5 - 1961 Don Clarke's remarkable kick
        • August 6 - 1904 the first Ranfurly Shield challenge
        • August 7 - 1965 South Africa v Waikato
        • August 8 - 1925 "Leave Mr Brownlie alone" 19 year old told
        • August 9 - 1966 Lions go hunting in Meads country
        • August 10 - 2013 Benji Marshall to join Blues
        • August 11 - 1887 Wellington v Canterbury
        • August 12 - 1961 Five Clarke's play for Waikato
      • SEPTEMBER "On This Day"
        • September 1 - 1982 Bay of Plenty v Australia
        • September 2 - 1922 Hawkes Bay shaky start to Ranfulry Shield tenure
        • September 3 - 1949 Black Day for All Blacks
        • September 4 - 1962 North Otago surprise Wallabies
        • September 5 - 1981 Auckland v South Africa
        • September 6 - 2011 Highlanders propose a green jersey
        • September 7 - 1946 Canterbury surprise against Australia
        • September 8 - 1886 Canterbury win in the wind
        • September 9 - 1882 Rugby Tours to NZ begin
        • September 10 - 1913 Southland defeats Australia
        • September 11 - 1990 Thames Valley take 3rd Division title
        • September 12 - 2009 West Coast and Buller - Old Rivals
        • September 13 - 1981 NPC Provincial Loyalty
        • September 14 - 1985 Game of the Century - Canterbury v Auckland
        • September 15 - 1928 Wairarapa v Manawhenua
        • September 16 - 2013 Refereeing Error - Du Plessis Red rescinded
        • September 17 - 1949 Wallabies beat Southland Hoodoo
        • September 18 - 1976 First National Championship decided
        • September 19 - 1894 West Coast well beaten
        • September 20 - 1980 Otago v Southland in Alexandra
        • September 21 - 1935 Otago win the Ranfurly Shield for the first time
        • September 22 - 2008 Tasman Shield Saga
        • September 23 - 1959 Shield goes from South to North
        • September 24 - 1938 New Zealand Barbarians first match
        • September 25 - 1905 'Originals' to London by express
        • September 26 - 1924 All Blacks fifth match v Swansea
        • September 27 - 1982 West Coast's perfect record
        • September 28 - 1927 All Blacks trial
        • September 29 - 1979 Ranfurly Shield Occassion
        • September 30 - 1950 end of Ranfurly Shield Merry-go-round
      • OCTOBER "On This Day"
        • October 1 - ABs v Rest 1960
        • October 2 - NZ Services v Wasps, 1943
        • October 3 - 1888 NZ "Natives" open tour against Surrey
        • October 4 - Jerome Kaino returns to New Zealand
        • October 5 - 1905 "Originals" 300 mile trip
        • October 6 - 1924 All Blacks at Wembley
        • October 7 - 1926 NZ Maori in France
        • October 8 - 1935 a day in the life of the All Blacks
        • October 9 - RWC 2011 Referee Bryce Lawrence gets blame
        • October 10 - 2010 Eden Park ready for RWC 2011
        • October 11 - 2014 Hawkes Bay keep Shield for Summer
        • October 12 - 1981 Waikato tour Fiji
        • October 13 - 2012 North Harbour win big
        • October 14 - 2006 Meads and Lochore Cups
        • October 15 - 1988 Div NZ XV in Cook Islands
        • October 16 - 1953 All Blacks take long route to London
        • October 17 - 1982 Manawatu tour USA
        • October 18 - 1888 "Natives" suffer second loss in England
        • October 19 - 2011 iRB Player of year nominees announced
        • October 20 - 1945 NZ Services win in Wales
        • October 21 - 1924 All Blacks sightseeing in Manchester
        • October 22 - 1888 "Natives" beaten by Middlesex and hospitality
        • October 23 - 1915 ANZAC rugby near Gallipoli
        • October 24 - 1990 NZ Devp win in Toronto
        • October 25 - 1945 NZ Services take on Commandos
        • October 26 - 2007 "Charges against Doug Howlett dropped"
        • October 27 - 2012 East Coast win the Meads Cup
        • October 28 - 1935 All Blacks rural retreat
        • October 29 - 2012 Maori All Blacks named
        • October 30 - 1945 NZEF "Kiwis" win second tour match
        • October 31 - 2009 NPC Finals
      • NOVEMBER "On This Day"
        • November 1 - 2006 New Zealand Heartland XV
        • November 2 - 1905 Billy's Trip Home
        • November 3 - 1924 All Blacks visit Ulster
        • November 4 - 1935 All Blacks sightsee at Eton and Windsor Castle
        • November 5 - 2014 new All Blacks jersey unveiled
        • November 6 - 1926 NZ Maori defeat Cardiff
        • November 7 - 1945 NZ Services and RAAF draw at Richmond
        • November 8 - 2014 Maori All Blacks deny Japan
        • November 9 - 2013 Heartland XV defeat NZ Marist
        • November 10 - 2013 Maori All Blacks hold off USA Eagles
        • November 11 - 1944 NZ Services beaten by South Africans
        • November 12 - 1888 NZ 'Natives' victors over Newcastle
        • November 13 - 1982 NZ Maori v Wales
        • November 14 - 2014 Heartland XV v Cook Islands
        • November 15 - 1945 NZ Services win in France
        • November 16 - 1924 All Blacks fly over London
        • November 17 - 1982 NZ Maori finish tour in Spain
        • November 18 - 1926 NZ Maori V East Midlands
        • November 19 - 2014 World Rugby appointment for Mark Robinson
        • November 20 - 1888 NZ 'Natives' win in terrible weather
        • November 21 - Reception for 1924 All Blacks in Cardiff
        • November 22 - 1888 'Natives' play one match in Scotland
        • November 23 - 1996 NZ Sevens kick off in Palmerston North
        • November 24 - 1945 'Kiwis' win first international
        • November 25 - 1944 NZ Services beaten by South Africa - again
        • November 26 - 1924 All Blacks prepare for Welsh Test
        • November 27 - 1926 NZ Maori have narrow win at Leicester
        • November 28 - 1905 All Blacks enjoy Limerick hospitality
        • November 29 - 1941 NZ Services play their first match
        • November 30 - 1940 2nd Echelon Army Team
      • DECEMBER "On This Day"
        • December 1 - 1888 Test win for 'Natives' in Dublin
        • December 2 - 2005 NZ Sevens in Dubai
        • December 3 - 1995 'Kiwis' tour commemorated
        • December 4 - 1905 All Blacks in Cheltenham
        • December 5 - 1926 NZ Maori back in France
        • December 6 - 2012 Keven Mealamu to take a break
        • December 7 - 1924 All Blacks visit Althorp House
        • December 8 - 1945 'Kiwis' have good win against RAF
        • December 9 - 1926 New Zealand Maori at Limoges
        • December 10 - 1992 NZ Combined Services win at Aldershot
        • December 11 - 2014 Laptop theft at Hawkes Bay RFU
        • December 12 - 1924 Imperial Rugby Conference, London
        • December 13 - 1913 All Blacks stopover in Fiji
        • December 14 - 2014 NZ Sevens lose Final at Port Elizabeth
        • December 15 - 1992 NZ Combined Services finish unbeaten
        • December 15 - 2016 Dr Farah Palmer elected to Board of New Zealand Rugby
        • December 16 - 1918 NZ Army 'UK' start with win
        • December 17 - 1888 NZ 'Natives' beat Wigan
        • December 18 - 1924 All Blacks get four days leave
        • December 19 - 1926 NZ Maori defeat French XV
        • December 20 - 2014 - Ma'a Nonu signs with Toulon
        • December 21 - 2011 Irish RFU limits number of overseas players
        • December 22 - 1945 NZ Services lose in Dublin
        • December 23 - 1935 All Blacks meet NZ Society in London
        • December 24 - 1888 NZ 'Natives' have first win in Wales
        • December 25 - 1924 All Blacks spend Christmas at Deal
        • December 26 - 1945 'Kiwis' remain unbeaten
        • December 27 - 1945 NZ Services back in winning form
        • December 28 - 1926 NZ Maori v Cardiff
        • December 29 - 1945 'Kiwis' held to draw
        • December 30 - 1924 All Blacks take tea at Margate
        • December 31 - 2014 New Years Honours List
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      • ON THIS DAY in New Zealand Rugby
        • JANUARY "On This Day"
          • January 1 - 1927 NZ Maori lose to Pontypool in final match
          • January 2 - 1906 sightseeing in Paris
          • January 3 - 1946 NZ Services win in Chard
          • January 4 - 2012 Support for Christchurch from RWC 2011
          • January 5 - 1946 'Kiwis' beat Wales on Arms Park
          • January 6 - 1945 NZ Services thrash Sutton
          • January 7 - 1925 All Blacks visit battlefields
          • January 8 - 2012 Auckland win National Sevens
          • January 9 - 1889 NZ 'Natives' win four in row
          • January 10 - 2014 Zac Guildford wings off to France
          • January 11 - 1919 NZ Army 'UK XV' big win at Leicester
          • January 12 - 1946 'Kiwis' excel at Gloucester
          • January 13 - 1945 NZ Services edged out by Newport
          • January 14 - 2011 SANZAR appointment for Lyndon Bray
          • January 15 - 1919 NZ Army 'Divisional XV' win
          • January 16 - 2005 Auckland win National Sevens
          • January 17 - 1889 'Natives' win in friendly Warrington
          • January 18 - 1919 'Divisional XV' win trial match
          • January 19 - 1889 Yorkshire gain revenge against 'Natives'
          • January 20 - 1906 'Originals' say goodbye to England
          • January 21 - 1925 a day of presentations
          • January 22 - 2010 NZRU announce cost cutting
          • January 23 - 2010 Mangaitanoka host rugby in a paddock
          • January 23 - 1927 NZ Maori cross Canada by rail
          • January 24 - 1946 'Kiwis' frolic in Glasgow snow
          • January 25 - 1927 NZ Maori play ice hockey at Banff
          • January 26 - 1889 NZ 'Natives" defeat Somersetshire
          • January 27 - 2012 Bail out for Otago RFU
          • January 28 - 1906 Billy Stead in New York
          • January 29 - 1927 NZ Maori win in Vancouver
          • January 30 - 1936 NZ Universities win in Japan
          • January 31 - 1946 Cook stars in 'Kiwis' win
        • FEBRUARY "On This Day"
          • February 1 - 1942 NZEF overwhelm Rest of Egypt
          • February 1 - 1946 Ike Proctor wows them at Buck House
          • February 2 - 1946 Fullbacks score in 'Kiwis' win
          • February 3 - 2014 Jockey become a sponsor of All Blacks
          • February 4 - 1925 All Blacks travel across Canada
          • February 5 - 1927 NZ Maori big win in Vancouver
          • February 6 - 1936 NZ Universities in Tokyo
          • February 7 - 2012 Changes to the World Sevens Series
          • February 8 - 1919 NZ Army beat United Services at Torquay
          • February 9 - 1936 NZ Universities v All Japan Student XV
          • February 10 - 1945 NZ Services beaten by Warwickshire
          • February 10 - 2007 Crusaders defend Jade Stadium Fortress
          • February 11 - 1936 NZ Universities v All Kansai XV
          • February 12 - 2010 Hurricanes defeat Blues in season opener
          • February 13 - 1997 Otago finish UK tour
          • February 14 - 1946 'Kiwis' beat Oxford University
          • February 15 - 2011 SANZAR assists with Disaster Relief
          • February 16 - 1889 NZ 'Natives' beaten by England
          • February 17 - 1945 NZ Services have 5th win
          • February 18 - 2011 Highlanders surprise at the Cake Tin
          • February 19 - 1925 The 'Invincibles' at a lumber camp
          • February 20 - 1906 'Originals' enjoy Honolulu
          • February 21 - 1936 NZ Universities finish with win in Hong Kong
          • February 22 - 2008 Crusaders turn tables on Bulls
          • February 23 - 2013 Referee Camera introduced
          • February 24 - 1945 NZ Services squeeze past Oxford University
          • February 25 - 1889 NZ 'Natives' have low key win in Leeds
          • February 26 - 1919 NZ Army defeats Australian Imperial Forces
          • February 27 - 1946 'Kiwis' lose to Monmouthshire
          • February 28 - 1942 2NZEF finish Middle East season
          • February 28 - 2017 Buller first union to appoint woman to Chair role
          • February 29 - 2008 Crusaders continue strong form
        • MARCH "On This Day"
          • March 1 - 1996 the first 'Super 12' match
          • March 2 - 2012 Help for Otago RFU
          • March 3 - 1945 NZ Services travel to Paris
          • March 4 - 2006 Highlanders win in Cape Town
          • March 5 - 1889 NZ 'Natives' gain revenge at Halifax
          • March 6 - 1895 Rugby comes to Waipawa
          • March 7 - 2003 'Herring' helps Highlanders
          • March 8 - 1919 NZ Army thrash Yorkshire
          • March 9 - 1889 NZ 'Natives' win at Widness
          • March 10 - 1955 Counties Union takes shape
          • March 11 - 2010 SANZAR gets a CEO
          • March 12 - 2005 Crusaders win big over Reds
          • March 13 - 1946 'Kiwis' play in Germany
          • March 14 - 1889 NZ 'Natives' defeat St Helens
          • March 15 - 1919 NZ Army v British XV
          • March 16 - 2001 - Blues repelled by mighty Chiefs
          • March 17 - 1926 All Blacks Caps given to old players
          • March 23 - 2015 SANZAR judicial saga
          • March 26 - 1983 Sevens debut for Gordon Tietjens
          • March 29 - 2014 NZ win Hong Kong Sevens
        • APRIL "On This Day"
          • April 1 - 1944 NZ Services end season with a win
          • April 2 - 1953 'K' Force in Japan
          • April 3 - 2004 Crusaders win against Brumbies
          • April 4 - 2013 First Super Game against International side
          • April 5 - 1919 NZ defeat Mother Country
          • April 7 - 1973 New Zealand's first international Sevens
          • April 8 - 1917 'Trench Blacks' win the Somme Cup
          • April 12 - 1953 Kayforce finish tour with win
          • April 16 - 1892 NZ Rugby Football Union established
          • April 19 - 1919 NZ Army beat France 20 -3
          • April 21 - 2009 NZ Universities win two in one day
          • April 23 - 1972 Barbarians help Commonwealth Games funding
          • April 27 - 1893 Black Jersey with Silver Fernleaf
          • April 30 - 1946 'Kiwis' win 1946 Llanelly Sevens
        • MAY "On This Day"
          • May 1 - 1875 start of Rugby on West Coast
          • May 2 - 2008 Blues win but it may be too late
          • May 3 - 1873 Auckland Rugby early days
          • May 7 - 1955 Night Rugby at Provincial level
          • May 8 - 2013 IRB sorting out the scrum
          • May 11 - 1919 NZ Army team leaves Europe
          • May 14 - 1870 First Game of Rugby in New Zealand
          • May 22 - 1884 First match by a New Zealand rep side
          • May 22 - 1987 First Rugby World Cup kicks off
          • May 25 - 1996 Blues win first Super 12 title
          • May 31 - 1919 Maori Pioneer Battalion v Canterbury
        • JUNE "On This Day"
          • June 1 - 1976 Ireland defeat Southland
          • June 2 - 1971 Lions beat NZ Maori in hard game
          • June 3 - 1968 Japan beat NZ Juniors
          • June 8 - 2013 NZ Rugby sideline behaviour initiative
          • June 12 - 1912 Wellington win in Hawera
          • June 14 - 1919 Pioneer Battalion beat Hawkes Bay
          • June 15 - 1889 NZ 'Natives' beat New South Wales
          • June 19 - 1971 Hard match and harsh words in Christchurch
          • June 23 - 1888 NZ 'Natives' tour begins
          • June 26 - 1897 First North v South match
          • June 29 - 2005 Black Ferns start Canada Cup with a win
          • June 30 - 2013 GREAT day for New Zealand Sevens
        • JULY "On This Day"
          • July 1 - 1908 Anglo-Welsh beat Hawkes Bay
          • July 3 - 1954 - Fiji play Auckland
          • July 4 - 1959 Otago demolish Lions
          • July 8 -1961 - France play first match in New Zealand
          • July 9 - 1927 The Battle of Solway
          • July 11 - 1954 Invitational Clubs boom
          • July 14 - 2011 early start to Provincial Championship
          • July 17 - 1973 Wanganui go on tour
          • July 18 - 1973 David (Thames Valley) beat Goliath
          • July 19 - 1930 Auckland beat British Lions
          • July 20 - 1977 Lions mud wrestle Juniors
          • July 21 - 1956 Canterbury defeat the Springboks
          • July 22 - 1981 Springboks tour first match
          • July 23 - 2014 Woman barred from playing for men's side
          • July 24 - 1971 Lions beat Auckland
          • July 25 - 1981 Springboks tour match abandoned
          • July 28 - 1973 Marlborough win the Ranfurly Shield
        • AUGUST "On This Day"
          • August 1 - 1959 Lions too strong for Wellington
          • August 2 - 1930 Britain too strong for Waikato combined
          • August 3 - 1968 France scrape home over North Auckland
          • August 5 - 1961 Don Clarke's remarkable kick
          • August 6 - 1904 the first Ranfurly Shield challenge
          • August 7 - 1965 South Africa v Waikato
          • August 8 - 1925 "Leave Mr Brownlie alone" 19 year old told
          • August 9 - 1966 Lions go hunting in Meads country
          • August 10 - 2013 Benji Marshall to join Blues
          • August 11 - 1887 Wellington v Canterbury
          • August 12 - 1961 Five Clarke's play for Waikato
        • SEPTEMBER "On This Day"
          • September 1 - 1982 Bay of Plenty v Australia
          • September 2 - 1922 Hawkes Bay shaky start to Ranfulry Shield tenure
          • September 3 - 1949 Black Day for All Blacks
          • September 4 - 1962 North Otago surprise Wallabies
          • September 5 - 1981 Auckland v South Africa
          • September 6 - 2011 Highlanders propose a green jersey
          • September 7 - 1946 Canterbury surprise against Australia
          • September 8 - 1886 Canterbury win in the wind
          • September 9 - 1882 Rugby Tours to NZ begin
          • September 10 - 1913 Southland defeats Australia
          • September 11 - 1990 Thames Valley take 3rd Division title
          • September 12 - 2009 West Coast and Buller - Old Rivals
          • September 13 - 1981 NPC Provincial Loyalty
          • September 14 - 1985 Game of the Century - Canterbury v Auckland
          • September 15 - 1928 Wairarapa v Manawhenua
          • September 16 - 2013 Refereeing Error - Du Plessis Red rescinded
          • September 17 - 1949 Wallabies beat Southland Hoodoo
          • September 18 - 1976 First National Championship decided
          • September 19 - 1894 West Coast well beaten
          • September 20 - 1980 Otago v Southland in Alexandra
          • September 21 - 1935 Otago win the Ranfurly Shield for the first time
          • September 22 - 2008 Tasman Shield Saga
          • September 23 - 1959 Shield goes from South to North
          • September 24 - 1938 New Zealand Barbarians first match
          • September 25 - 1905 'Originals' to London by express
          • September 26 - 1924 All Blacks fifth match v Swansea
          • September 27 - 1982 West Coast's perfect record
          • September 28 - 1927 All Blacks trial
          • September 29 - 1979 Ranfurly Shield Occassion
          • September 30 - 1950 end of Ranfurly Shield Merry-go-round
        • OCTOBER "On This Day"
          • October 1 - ABs v Rest 1960
          • October 2 - NZ Services v Wasps, 1943
          • October 3 - 1888 NZ "Natives" open tour against Surrey
          • October 4 - Jerome Kaino returns to New Zealand
          • October 5 - 1905 "Originals" 300 mile trip
          • October 6 - 1924 All Blacks at Wembley
          • October 7 - 1926 NZ Maori in France
          • October 8 - 1935 a day in the life of the All Blacks
          • October 9 - RWC 2011 Referee Bryce Lawrence gets blame
          • October 10 - 2010 Eden Park ready for RWC 2011
          • October 11 - 2014 Hawkes Bay keep Shield for Summer
          • October 12 - 1981 Waikato tour Fiji
          • October 13 - 2012 North Harbour win big
          • October 14 - 2006 Meads and Lochore Cups
          • October 15 - 1988 Div NZ XV in Cook Islands
          • October 16 - 1953 All Blacks take long route to London
          • October 17 - 1982 Manawatu tour USA
          • October 18 - 1888 "Natives" suffer second loss in England
          • October 19 - 2011 iRB Player of year nominees announced
          • October 20 - 1945 NZ Services win in Wales
          • October 21 - 1924 All Blacks sightseeing in Manchester
          • October 22 - 1888 "Natives" beaten by Middlesex and hospitality
          • October 23 - 1915 ANZAC rugby near Gallipoli
          • October 24 - 1990 NZ Devp win in Toronto
          • October 25 - 1945 NZ Services take on Commandos
          • October 26 - 2007 "Charges against Doug Howlett dropped"
          • October 27 - 2012 East Coast win the Meads Cup
          • October 28 - 1935 All Blacks rural retreat
          • October 29 - 2012 Maori All Blacks named
          • October 30 - 1945 NZEF "Kiwis" win second tour match
          • October 31 - 2009 NPC Finals
        • NOVEMBER "On This Day"
          • November 1 - 2006 New Zealand Heartland XV
          • November 2 - 1905 Billy's Trip Home
          • November 3 - 1924 All Blacks visit Ulster
          • November 4 - 1935 All Blacks sightsee at Eton and Windsor Castle
          • November 5 - 2014 new All Blacks jersey unveiled
          • November 6 - 1926 NZ Maori defeat Cardiff
          • November 7 - 1945 NZ Services and RAAF draw at Richmond
          • November 8 - 2014 Maori All Blacks deny Japan
          • November 9 - 2013 Heartland XV defeat NZ Marist
          • November 10 - 2013 Maori All Blacks hold off USA Eagles
          • November 11 - 1944 NZ Services beaten by South Africans
          • November 12 - 1888 NZ 'Natives' victors over Newcastle
          • November 13 - 1982 NZ Maori v Wales
          • November 14 - 2014 Heartland XV v Cook Islands
          • November 15 - 1945 NZ Services win in France
          • November 16 - 1924 All Blacks fly over London
          • November 17 - 1982 NZ Maori finish tour in Spain
          • November 18 - 1926 NZ Maori V East Midlands
          • November 19 - 2014 World Rugby appointment for Mark Robinson
          • November 20 - 1888 NZ 'Natives' win in terrible weather
          • November 21 - Reception for 1924 All Blacks in Cardiff
          • November 22 - 1888 'Natives' play one match in Scotland
          • November 23 - 1996 NZ Sevens kick off in Palmerston North
          • November 24 - 1945 'Kiwis' win first international
          • November 25 - 1944 NZ Services beaten by South Africa - again
          • November 26 - 1924 All Blacks prepare for Welsh Test
          • November 27 - 1926 NZ Maori have narrow win at Leicester
          • November 28 - 1905 All Blacks enjoy Limerick hospitality
          • November 29 - 1941 NZ Services play their first match
          • November 30 - 1940 2nd Echelon Army Team
        • DECEMBER "On This Day"
          • December 1 - 1888 Test win for 'Natives' in Dublin
          • December 2 - 2005 NZ Sevens in Dubai
          • December 3 - 1995 'Kiwis' tour commemorated
          • December 4 - 1905 All Blacks in Cheltenham
          • December 5 - 1926 NZ Maori back in France
          • December 6 - 2012 Keven Mealamu to take a break
          • December 7 - 1924 All Blacks visit Althorp House
          • December 8 - 1945 'Kiwis' have good win against RAF
          • December 9 - 1926 New Zealand Maori at Limoges
          • December 10 - 1992 NZ Combined Services win at Aldershot
          • December 11 - 2014 Laptop theft at Hawkes Bay RFU
          • December 12 - 1924 Imperial Rugby Conference, London
          • December 13 - 1913 All Blacks stopover in Fiji
          • December 14 - 2014 NZ Sevens lose Final at Port Elizabeth
          • December 15 - 1992 NZ Combined Services finish unbeaten
          • December 15 - 2016 Dr Farah Palmer elected to Board of New Zealand Rugby
          • December 16 - 1918 NZ Army 'UK' start with win
          • December 17 - 1888 NZ 'Natives' beat Wigan
          • December 18 - 1924 All Blacks get four days leave
          • December 19 - 1926 NZ Maori defeat French XV
          • December 20 - 2014 - Ma'a Nonu signs with Toulon
          • December 21 - 2011 Irish RFU limits number of overseas players
          • December 22 - 1945 NZ Services lose in Dublin
          • December 23 - 1935 All Blacks meet NZ Society in London
          • December 24 - 1888 NZ 'Natives' have first win in Wales
          • December 25 - 1924 All Blacks spend Christmas at Deal
          • December 26 - 1945 'Kiwis' remain unbeaten
          • December 27 - 1945 NZ Services back in winning form
          • December 28 - 1926 NZ Maori v Cardiff
          • December 29 - 1945 'Kiwis' held to draw
          • December 30 - 1924 All Blacks take tea at Margate
          • December 31 - 2014 New Years Honours List
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June "On This Day"

June 1 - 1976 Ireland defeat Southland

June 2 - 1971 Lions beat NZ Maori in hard match

June 3 - 1968 Japan's Sakata scores four tries v NZ Juniors

June 8 - 2013 NZ Rugby sideline behaviour campaign

June 12 - 1912 Wellington win in Hawera

June 15 - 1889 NZ 'Natives' beat New South Wales

June 19 - 1971 Lions v Canterbury harsh match

June 23 - 1888 NZ 'Natives' long tour begins

June 26 - 1897 First North v South game

June 29 - 2005 Black Ferns start Canada tournament with win

June 30 - 2013 GREAT day for NZ Sevens

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