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Retallick joins All Blacks exodus to Japan

Brodie Retallick will join the growing list of All Blacks heading to Japan after the Rugby World Cup in France, with the New Zealand lock having signed up for a second stint with the Kobelco Steelers.

Rugby • 08 Feb 23

Brodie Retallick will miss games with Wales and Scotland

Retallick banned for games with Wales and Scotland

New Zealand lock Brodie Retallick has been banned for two matches following his red card against Japan, ruling him out of upcoming games against Wales and Scotland.

Rugby • 01 Nov 22

Andrew Porter was sin-binned for his high tackle on Brodie Retallick

No further punishment for Porter following citing

Ireland prop Andrew Porter has avoided further punishment following the incident which left New Zealand lock Brodie Retallick with a fractured cheekbone.

Rugby • 19 Jul 22

Brodie Retallick in action against Ireland in 2018

Retallick insists All Blacks won't lack motivation

New Zealand lock Brodie Retallick says New Zealand won't lack for motivation ahead of tomorrow's Autumn Nations Series Test against Ireland.

Rugby • 12 Nov 21

Barrett starts for full strength New Zealand side

Beauden Barrett has been named at out-half for New Zealand as head coach Ian Foster names a full strength side for Saturday's encounter at the Aviva Stadium.

Rugby • 11 Nov 21

Aaron Smith will link up with the All Blacks in Dublin

Scrum-half Smith to join All Blacks in Dublin

New Zealand scrum-half Aaron Smith will join the squad in Dublin midweek ahead of the test against Ireland to provide injury cover after a head-knock to Brad Weber.

Rugby • 09 Nov 21

Patrick Tuipulotu has big shoes to fill in Japan

Tuipulotu can fill Retallick's boots, says Whitelock

New Zealand's Sam Whitelock is excited by the rise of fellow lock Patrick Tuipulotu and backed the 26-year-old to provide able cover for the injured Brodie Retallick during the Rugby World Cup in Japan.

Rugby • 17 Sep 19

Owen Franks won't be on the plane to Japan

Franks misses out as New Zealand name World Cup squad

A recent drop in form has seen Northampton Saints prop Owen Franks miss out on selection as New Zealand named the squad tasked to win an unprecedented third straight Rugby World Cup.

Rugby • 28 Aug 19

Brodie Retallick leaves the field with dislocated shoulder

All Blacks hopeful but no timeline for Retallick return

New Zealand remain hopeful that Brodie Retallick will be available for Rugby World Cup selection after the lock dislocated his shoulder during the Rugby Championship clash against South Africa on Saturday.

Rugby • 28 Jul 19

The former World Rugby player of the year will play two seasons in Japan's Top League in 2020 and 2021

Retallick to take two-year break from All Blacks

All Blacks second row Brodie Retallick will take a two-year break from New Zealand rugby after the World Cup in Japan in an effort to ensure he is able to continue through to the next global tournament in France in 2023.

Rugby • 12 Jun 19

Toner is likely to win his 41st Test cap against New Zealand

Returning All Blacks will make difference - Toner

Devin Toner admits that New Zealand’s returning stars could add an extra dimension to their game, but is more concerned that his Ireland team-mates match their Chicago energy levels in Dublin this weekend.

Rugby • 15 Nov 16

Seán O'Brien in action against the All Blacks in 2013

Ward: O’Brien decision key against All Blacks

Tony Ward believes Joe Schmidt’s selection at openside flanker for the visit of the All Blacks on Saturday will be one of the key decisions when he names his starting team later this week.

Rugby • 14 Nov 16

The one-time Leinster lock Mariano Galarza will have to win an appeal if he is to play any further part in the World Cup after being cited for the incident with Brodie Retallick

Puma lock Galarza banned for rest of World Cup

Argentina lock Mariano Galarza has received a nine-week ban and will miss the remainder of the World Cup.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 23 Sep 15

Brodie Retallick (ball in hand) is the World Rugby Player of the Year 2014

Retallick named World Rugby Player of the Year

New Zealand second row Brodie Retallick has been named the World Rugby Player of the Year 2014 by an independent panel, the fourth player from his country to win the prestigious award.

Rugby • 22 Nov 14

Brodie Retallick