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NZ Herald
17 hours ago
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- NZ Herald
All Blacks midfielder Anton Lienert-Brown ruled out of season-opening NPC clash with shoulder injury
Veteran All Blacks midfielder Anton Lienert-Brown has been ruled out of the NPC's season-opening clash with an injury sustained during the French test series. Lienert-Brown is one of eight All Blacks, who featured in the 3-0 whitewash of Les Bleus this month, who have been released to play in the
1News
a day ago
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- 1News
Eight All Blacks released for opening round of NPC
Eight All Blacks will give the NPC Championship a boost of star power as they become available to return to their provincial sides for tournament's opening round this week. Eden Park will host the season opener between Auckland and Waikato on Thursday, with Anton Lienert-Brown potentially. Wellington and Canterbury will have Ruben Love and Brodie McAlister respectively at their disposal when they meet in Porirua on Saturday, with Christian Lio-Willie a chance for Otago when they take on Southland in Invercargill on the same day. Sunday's two matches will feature Emoni Narawa and Pasilio Tosi for Bay of Plenty, Timoci Tavatavanawai for Tasman, and Dalton Papali'i for Counties Manukau. While the return of these players is a welcome sight for provincial fans, the All Blacks' sick bay is filling up ahead of the Rugby Championship series against Argentina. ADVERTISEMENT Halfback Noah Hotham is the latest casualty, requiring surgery for a high ankle sprain that will sideline him for up to eight weeks. He joined a list of players already in recovery. Caleb Clarke also suffered a high ankle sprain that did not require surgery and would be available within six weeks. Tyrel Lomax was recovering from surgery after a hand fracture, while Luke Jacobson was nursing a thigh injury. Scott Barrett, Wallace Sititi, and Tamaiti Williams were all progressing well after various setbacks, with each targeting a return within three weeks. Beauden Barrett was healing well from a subtle hand re-fracture and should be available in a fortnight, while Tupou Vaa'i remained under concussion protocols with a similar timeline.
Otago Daily Times
6 days ago
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- Otago Daily Times
Lienert-Brown re-signs
All Blacks midfielder Anton Lienert-Brown has extended his contract with New Zealand Rugby, the Chiefs and Waikato through to the end of 2028. Lienert-Brown, whose existing contract ran to the end of 2026, said his passion for the teams and communities he represents meant it was an easy decision to continue to play his rugby in New Zealand for a further two seasons. He has 86 test caps for the All Blacks and has played 126 games for the Chiefs and 22 for Waikato. Lienert-Brown will activate an existing sabbatical clause in his contract next season to join fellow All Black Ardie Savea at the Kobe Steelers in Japan League One. The pair will return to New Zealand at the end of the Japanese season and be available for the All Blacks. — APL
Otago Daily Times
7 days ago
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- Otago Daily Times
Lienert-Brown latest to look to Japan
Anton Lienert-Brown has had an interrupted season due to injury, but chalked up his 86th cap for the All Blacks last weekend. Veteran All Blacks midfielder Anton Lienert-Brown will miss Super Rugby next year as part of a sabbatical to play in Japan. It is allowed for in his current contract, which is valid until the end of 2026. His new contract announced today will see him available for the All Blacks, the Chiefs in Super Rugby and Waikato in the NPC until the end of 2028. The 30-year-old chalked up his 86th cap for the All Blacks in their third test against France in Hamilton last Saturday. He will team up with Ardie Savea at the Kobe Steelers for Japan's League One competition, where his former mentor at the Chiefs, Dave Rennie, is coach and former All Blacks and Chiefs teammate Brodie Retallick is captain. Lienert-Brown and Savea will return home after their stints in Japan and be available for the All Blacks' July series. Lienert-Brown has had an interrupted season, after a month out with a leg injury followed by a few months recuperating from a broken collarbone suffered against Perth-based Western Force in April. "I'm excited to re-commit to New Zealand Rugby through to 2028. This year's been frustrating with injuries outside of my control but pulling on the black jersey again last Saturday reminded me just how special this journey really is. "Representing Waikato, the Chiefs, and my country is something I never take for granted. My decision to stay reflects my commitment - not just to the teams I play for, but to giving everything I've got to the work that lies ahead." Lienert-Brown has played 126 games through 12 Super Rugby campaigns and 22 matches for Waikato. All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson said Lienert-Brown was a player who embodied the values of the All Blacks jersey. "His experience, composure, and clarity in the midfield are hugely valuable. He's overcome injury setbacks in recent years and has shown real resilience. "We're thrilled to have him locked in through to 2028, and the experience he'll gain in Japan will only enhance his game and leadership."
NZ Herald
22-07-2025
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- NZ Herald
All Black Anton Lienert-Brown extends New Zealand Rugby deal until 2028, taking Japan sabbatical with Kobelco Kobe Steelers
Anton Lienert-Brown will join All Blacks teammate Ardie Savea on a Japan sabbatical next year after also locking in a new deal with New Zealand Rugby beyond the next Rugby World Cup. The veteran midfielder has extended his contract through to the end of 2028, which includes a sabbatical clause
