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Patrick McKendry
Digital Sport Reporter

Patrick McKendry is an award-winning sports reporter. He has worked at TVNZ since 2022.
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Patrick McKendry is an award-winning sports writer and author with more than 30 years in journalism.
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Beauden Barrett injured his shoulder playing the Wallabies at Eden Park and was unavailable at the weekend.

All Blacks: Beauden Barrett gets all clear for Grand Slam tour

The All Blacks' No.10 is expected to recover from a shoulder injury in time to lead the team's attack against Ireland in Chicago early next month.

Rugby

11:01am

George Bower, right, celebrates the All Blacks' victory over the Wallabies in Perth with Ardie Savea.

'Mental toughness', 'grit' – Razor hails All Blacks' breakthrough win

The All Blacks finally showed the consistency they have been craving all Rugby Championship to blow away the Wallabies in Perth.

Rugby

Sunday 1:26pm

Quinn Tupaea celebrates his second try for the All Blacks in Perth.

Composed All Blacks go back to back against Wallabies

It was a special night for midfielder Quinn Tupaea as the All Blacks showed greater skill execution in difficult conditions in Perth.

Rugby

Sunday 1:54am

Leicester Fainga'anuku finally gets a start for the All Blacks he has craved since being brought into the squad as an injury replacement.

Fainga'anuku gets chance for All Blacks as Razor rings changes

Leicester Fainga'anuku is a forced change against the Wallabies in Perth but coach Scott Robertson has also rolled the dice on several others.

Rugby

Thu, Oct 2

Wing Caleb Clarke, right, celebrates his try against the Wallabies with fullback Will Jordan.

Analysis: The big three selection issues for All Blacks in Perth

Straightforward changes are coming at first-five and loosehead prop but there is intrigue at left wing and lock in particular, writes Patrick McKendry.

Rugby

Thu, Oct 2

1:29

Beauden Barrett injured his shoulder playing the Wallabies at Eden Park and was unavailable at the weekend.

All Blacks: Beauden Barrett gets all clear for Grand Slam tour

The All Blacks' No.10 is expected to recover from a shoulder injury in time to lead the team's attack against Ireland in Chicago early next month.

Rugby

11:01am

George Bower, right, celebrates the All Blacks' victory over the Wallabies in Perth with Ardie Savea.

'Mental toughness', 'grit' – Razor hails All Blacks' breakthrough win

The All Blacks finally showed the consistency they have been craving all Rugby Championship to blow away the Wallabies in Perth.

Rugby

Sunday 1:26pm

Quinn Tupaea celebrates his second try for the All Blacks in Perth.

Composed All Blacks go back to back against Wallabies

It was a special night for midfielder Quinn Tupaea as the All Blacks showed greater skill execution in difficult conditions in Perth.

Rugby

Sunday 1:54am

Leicester Fainga'anuku finally gets a start for the All Blacks he has craved since being brought into the squad as an injury replacement.

Fainga'anuku gets chance for All Blacks as Razor rings changes

Leicester Fainga'anuku is a forced change against the Wallabies in Perth but coach Scott Robertson has also rolled the dice on several others.

Rugby

Thu, Oct 2

Wing Caleb Clarke, right, celebrates his try against the Wallabies with fullback Will Jordan.

Analysis: The big three selection issues for All Blacks in Perth

Straightforward changes are coming at first-five and loosehead prop but there is intrigue at left wing and lock in particular, writes Patrick McKendry.

Rugby

Thu, Oct 2

1:29

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Leroy Carter celebrates his try for the All Blacks against the Wallabies.

Analysis: All Blacks have found a keeper in Carter

Outstanding in his first two Tests, Leroy Carter appears to have the ability and mindset to be a long-term wing option, writes Patrick McKendry.

Rugby

Mon, Sep 29

Damian McKenzie celebrates the All Blacks' Bledisloe Cup win over the Wallabies with Leroy Carter.

McKenzie back in the hot seat for All Blacks after Barrett is ruled out

Damian McKenzie will wear the No.10 jersey against the Wallabies in Perth after Beauden Barrett failed to make the trip due to a shoulder injury.

Rugby

Sun, Sep 28

2:16

Ardie Savea celebrates with the Bledisloe Cup at Eden Park.

Savea on All Blacks' win: 'We needed to bring mana back to the jersey'

There was far more at stake against the Wallabies at Eden Park last night than a trophy and an undefeated streak.

Rugby

Sun, Sep 28

Cam Roigard runs in for his second try against the Wallabies at Eden Park.

Roigard irresistible as All Blacks sink Wallabies to retain Bledisloe Cup

Returning halfback transformed the All Blacks' attack at Eden Park as Aussies left empty handed again.

Rugby

Sat, Sep 27

Wallabies head coach Joe Schmidt.

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt wary of wounded All Blacks

The former All Blacks assistant says Scott Robertson's men will be galvanised by their recent defeat to the Boks and record at Eden Park.

Rugby

Thu, Sep 25

All Blacks hooker Codie Taylor.

'Another chance' - All Blacks keep the faith as Wallabies loom

Scott Robertson has refused to wield the axe after the defeat to the Boks - a setback that hooker Codie Taylor says left the team with "sore hearts".

Rugby

Thu, Sep 25

3:33

Scott Barrett will miss the Wallabies Test with a shoulder problem.

All Blacks skipper Scott Barrett ruled out of Wallabies Test

The All Blacks have revealed today that Barrett has a shoulder injury, with Ardie Savea taking over as captain for the Bledisloe Cup Test at Eden Park.

Rugby

Thu, Sep 25

3:33

Anton Lienert-Brown, right, and Billy Proctor in training.

Analysis: The three big selection issues for All Blacks

The All Blacks name their squad to play the Wallabies at Eden Park today. Patrick McKendry looks at the contentious areas for coach Scott Robertson.

Rugby

Thu, Sep 25

1:30

Leicester Fainga'anuku trains with the All Blacks at North Harbour Stadium.

Fainga'anuku closer to recall as All Blacks seek cutting edge

Big midfielder Leicester Fainga'anuku could be used off the bench against the Wallabies at Eden Park as the selectors shake up a misfiring attack.

Rugby

Tue, Sep 23

Halfback Cam Roigard scores for Counties against Auckland.

All Blacks' quest for consistency boosted by return of key quartet

Cam Roigard, Cortez Ratima, Codie Taylor and Patrick Tuipulotu are back as the All Blacks prepare to defend their Eden Park record against the Wallabies.

Rugby

Mon, Sep 22

2:03

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Justine Pelletier runs in for Canada's first try against the Black Ferns in Bristol.

Analysis: Black Ferns' defeat increases sense of decline in NZ rugby

New Zealand's World Cup defeat and the All Blacks' record loss to South Africa adds up to a very bad week for the game here, writes Patrick McKendry.

Rugby

Sun, Sep 21

6:45

The Black Ferns react to their World Cup semifinal loss to Canada in Bristol.

Canada run riot against Black Ferns in World Cup semifinal

The street-smart Canadians were far too good for New Zealand despite the defending champions threatening a comeback in Bristol.

Rugby

Sat, Sep 20

6:45

All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson speaks to the team's mental skills advisor Ceri Evans in Wellington.

Analysis: The worrying trend behind All Blacks' latest collapse

The meltdown against the Boks means Scott Robertson has overseen six defeats. His team have led all but one at halftime, writes Patrick McKendry.

Rugby

Thu, Sep 18

Richie Mo'unga makes a break against Ireland in the 2023 World Cup quarterfinal which led to a try for Will Jordan, left. Fellow Japan-based players Brodie Retallick, Shannon Frizell and Aaron Smith are in support.

Former All Blacks call on NZ Rugby to relax eligibility rules

The thrashing by the Boks has prompted Justin Marshall and others to call on players such as Richie Mo'unga to be available for selection immediately.

Rugby

Tue, Sep 16

The All Blacks during the defeat by South Africa

The All Blacks most under pressure after Cake Tin catastrophe

Analysis: A desire for experience in the midfield and safety at the back may put Billy Proctor and Damian McKenzie in spotlight, writes Patrick McKendry.

Rugby

Mon, Sep 15

All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson reacts to his team's loss to the Boks in Wellington.

'Starts with me' – Razor takes responsibility for record All Blacks' loss

A day after the collapse to the Boks in Wellington, All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson fronts media to say his team's efforts were not good enough.

Rugby

Sun, Sep 14

Damian McKenzie, left, and Beauden Barrett react to the All Blacks' defeat to the Boks in Wellington.

'It obviously hurts' - All Blacks react to record defeat to Springboks

There was pain among the All Blacks in Wellington but also a desire to praise a Boks side who had all the answers when it mattered.

Rugby

Sun, Sep 14

3:04

Manie Libbok celebrates the Boks' win over the All Blacks in Wellington.

Springboks demolish All Blacks in humiliating defeat

The All Blacks, playing well and up at halftime in Wellington, collapsed to one of their worst ever defeats at home.

Rugby

Sat, Sep 13

All Blacks No.8 Wallace Sititi trains with the team at Sky Stadium.

Analysis: Early power game key for All Blacks in Boks rematch

The All Blacks won't be concerned by a backheeling scrum last week but must get the referee on side. The bigger battle will be in the breakdown, writes Patrick McKendry.

Rugby

Fri, Sep 12

Leroy Carter runs in for a try in a sevens international against Ireland in Singapore last year.

'Boldest selection': Why Leroy Carter got the nod for All Blacks

Head coach Scott Robertson could have played it safe and selected Rieko Ioane on the wing again, but the hunt for constant improvement forced change.

Rugby

Thu, Sep 11

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