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The Advertiser
05-07-2025
- Sport
- The Advertiser
All Blacks hang on to win thriller against France
A French team lacking most of the leading players from their recent Six Nations victory has fully stretched New Zealand before succumbing 31-27 in the first match of a three-Test series. The visitors scored the first 10 points of the match in Dunedin, including the opening try through Mickael Guillard, and stuck with the All Blacks throughout, counter-punching every time New Zealand scored. "We showed a lot of spirit tonight. We knew we'd come out with a lot of intensity and come out all together and what we lack in experience we can bring out with some spirit," France's Canada-born lock Tyler Duguid said. The All Blacks, who lost winger Sevu Reece to a head knock in the first minute of the match, looked best when they were able to lift the tempo, as they did to score tries through fullback Will Jordan and back-rower Tupuo Vaa'i to take a 14-10 lead. Jordan scored a second try and centre Jordie Barrett also touched down for Scott Robertson's side. But the three-time world champions had tries disallowed to Barrett, Jordan and centre Billy Proctor for a 21-13 halftime lead. France scored through Gabin Villiere to start the second half and when Jordan put the All Blacks ahead 28-20, Les Bleus responded again through Cameron Woki. At that point New Zealand were forced into having to shoot for goal to establish a safe four-point lead to avoid being vulnerable to a late penalty. "It was quite tight towards the end," All Blacks captain Scott Barrett said. "We certainly created enough opportunities to hang into the game and it went right down to the wire." Earlier on Saturday in Whangarei, Scotland conceded a try after only 40 seconds but rallied to score four tries including a double to scrumhalf George Horne to hold out the New Zealand Maori 29-26. It was the Scot's first win over the New Zealand Maori in their first match in New Zealand in 25 years. And in Kitakyushu, the longest losing streak by a major Test rugby team in the professional era was extended to 18 matches when Wales lost 24-19 to hosts Japan. Wales held their 19-7 halftime lead until the start of the last quarter when Japan hatched tries by uncapped backs Ichigo Hakasusu and Halatoa Vailea — both converted from wide out by Seungsin Lee — and led for the first time from the 70th minute. Japan deliberately picked a 2pm kick-off in the day's worst heat and humidity and the tourists waned in the second half. The Brave Blossoms beat Wales for only the second time and will climb above them in the next Test rankings for the first time since they were introduced two decades ago. A French team lacking most of the leading players from their recent Six Nations victory has fully stretched New Zealand before succumbing 31-27 in the first match of a three-Test series. The visitors scored the first 10 points of the match in Dunedin, including the opening try through Mickael Guillard, and stuck with the All Blacks throughout, counter-punching every time New Zealand scored. "We showed a lot of spirit tonight. We knew we'd come out with a lot of intensity and come out all together and what we lack in experience we can bring out with some spirit," France's Canada-born lock Tyler Duguid said. The All Blacks, who lost winger Sevu Reece to a head knock in the first minute of the match, looked best when they were able to lift the tempo, as they did to score tries through fullback Will Jordan and back-rower Tupuo Vaa'i to take a 14-10 lead. Jordan scored a second try and centre Jordie Barrett also touched down for Scott Robertson's side. But the three-time world champions had tries disallowed to Barrett, Jordan and centre Billy Proctor for a 21-13 halftime lead. France scored through Gabin Villiere to start the second half and when Jordan put the All Blacks ahead 28-20, Les Bleus responded again through Cameron Woki. At that point New Zealand were forced into having to shoot for goal to establish a safe four-point lead to avoid being vulnerable to a late penalty. "It was quite tight towards the end," All Blacks captain Scott Barrett said. "We certainly created enough opportunities to hang into the game and it went right down to the wire." Earlier on Saturday in Whangarei, Scotland conceded a try after only 40 seconds but rallied to score four tries including a double to scrumhalf George Horne to hold out the New Zealand Maori 29-26. It was the Scot's first win over the New Zealand Maori in their first match in New Zealand in 25 years. And in Kitakyushu, the longest losing streak by a major Test rugby team in the professional era was extended to 18 matches when Wales lost 24-19 to hosts Japan. Wales held their 19-7 halftime lead until the start of the last quarter when Japan hatched tries by uncapped backs Ichigo Hakasusu and Halatoa Vailea — both converted from wide out by Seungsin Lee — and led for the first time from the 70th minute. Japan deliberately picked a 2pm kick-off in the day's worst heat and humidity and the tourists waned in the second half. The Brave Blossoms beat Wales for only the second time and will climb above them in the next Test rankings for the first time since they were introduced two decades ago. A French team lacking most of the leading players from their recent Six Nations victory has fully stretched New Zealand before succumbing 31-27 in the first match of a three-Test series. The visitors scored the first 10 points of the match in Dunedin, including the opening try through Mickael Guillard, and stuck with the All Blacks throughout, counter-punching every time New Zealand scored. "We showed a lot of spirit tonight. We knew we'd come out with a lot of intensity and come out all together and what we lack in experience we can bring out with some spirit," France's Canada-born lock Tyler Duguid said. The All Blacks, who lost winger Sevu Reece to a head knock in the first minute of the match, looked best when they were able to lift the tempo, as they did to score tries through fullback Will Jordan and back-rower Tupuo Vaa'i to take a 14-10 lead. Jordan scored a second try and centre Jordie Barrett also touched down for Scott Robertson's side. But the three-time world champions had tries disallowed to Barrett, Jordan and centre Billy Proctor for a 21-13 halftime lead. France scored through Gabin Villiere to start the second half and when Jordan put the All Blacks ahead 28-20, Les Bleus responded again through Cameron Woki. At that point New Zealand were forced into having to shoot for goal to establish a safe four-point lead to avoid being vulnerable to a late penalty. "It was quite tight towards the end," All Blacks captain Scott Barrett said. "We certainly created enough opportunities to hang into the game and it went right down to the wire." Earlier on Saturday in Whangarei, Scotland conceded a try after only 40 seconds but rallied to score four tries including a double to scrumhalf George Horne to hold out the New Zealand Maori 29-26. It was the Scot's first win over the New Zealand Maori in their first match in New Zealand in 25 years. And in Kitakyushu, the longest losing streak by a major Test rugby team in the professional era was extended to 18 matches when Wales lost 24-19 to hosts Japan. Wales held their 19-7 halftime lead until the start of the last quarter when Japan hatched tries by uncapped backs Ichigo Hakasusu and Halatoa Vailea — both converted from wide out by Seungsin Lee — and led for the first time from the 70th minute. Japan deliberately picked a 2pm kick-off in the day's worst heat and humidity and the tourists waned in the second half. The Brave Blossoms beat Wales for only the second time and will climb above them in the next Test rankings for the first time since they were introduced two decades ago.
Hindustan Times
05-07-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
The All Blacks just hang on to beat an under-strength France team 31-27 in the 1st test
DUNEDIN, New Zealand — A French team lacking most of the leading players from its recent Six Nations victory fully stretched New Zealand before succumbing 31-27 in the first test on Saturday to trail 1-0 in the three-test series. The All Blacks just hang on to beat an under-strength France team 31-27 in the 1st test France was a massive underdog with eight new caps in its lineup against the proven combinations of the three-time world champions. But France scored the first 10 points of the match, including the opening try through Mickael Guillard, and stuck with the All Blacks throughout, counter-punching every time New Zealand scored. Critics had angrily condemned France's decision to leave most of its top players at home because the tour of New Zealand conflicted with the end of the French club season. A mostly young and inexperienced French team fully answered those criticisms on Saturday. 'There was a lot of outside noise saying we'd come out, we'd take 50, we didn't have the strength to play against a team like that,' France's Canada-born lock Tyler Duguid said. 'We showed a lot of spirit tonight. We knew we'd come out with a lot of intensity and come out all together and what we lack in experience we can bring out with some spirit.' France won most of the mini battles within the match: in the air, at the breakdown and in the collisions, while the All Blacks produced another spiritless performance under head coach Scott Robertson. The All Blacks looked best when they were able to lift the tempo, as they did to score tries through fullback Will Jordan and backrower Tupuo Vaa'i to take their first lead in the match at 14-10. But they were unable to keep that up through the match because of frequent errors and the resilience of the French defense. Jordan scored a second try and center Jordie Barrett also touched down. But the All Blacks had tries disallowed to Barrett, Jordan and center Billy Proctor. Barrett's try put the All Blacks ahead 21-13 at halftime. France scored through Gabin Villiere to start the second half after the All Blacks spilt the restart. And when Jordan put the All Blacks ahead 28-20, France responded again through Cameron Woki who restored the one-point margin. At that point the All Blacks were forced into the humbling position of having to shoot for goal to establish a safe four-point to avoid being vulnerable to a late penalty. 'It was quite tight towards the end,' All Blacks captain Scott Barrett said. 'We certainly created enough opportunities did well to hang into the game and it went right down to the wire.' The All Blacks lost winger Sevu Reece to a head knock in the first minute of the match and had to reorganize their backline with Damian McKenzie coming in at fullback. But that was little excuse for the disorganized, undisciplined and error-ridden performance they produced. The All Blacks lacked physicality and leadership as they have done repeatedly under Robertson's coaching. The French pack was superb and they were inspired by outstanding performances among the backs from fullback Theo Attisogbe, who was constantly elusive, and centers Emilien Gailleton and Gael Fikou. All three of those backs were instrumental in France's first try. Lock Fabian Holland, the first player from the Netherlands to play for the All Blacks, had a strong debut and Vaa'i also was consistent. The All Blacks backline lacked coherence and may need rearrangement before the next test. The teams meet against in Wellington next Saturday and in Hamilton a week later. rugby: /hub/rugby This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Perth Now
05-07-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
All Blacks hang on to win thriller against France
A French team lacking most of the leading players from their recent Six Nations victory has fully stretched New Zealand before succumbing 31-27 in the first match of a three-Test series. The visitors scored the first 10 points of the match in Dunedin, including the opening try through Mickael Guillard, and stuck with the All Blacks throughout, counter-punching every time New Zealand scored. "We showed a lot of spirit tonight. We knew we'd come out with a lot of intensity and come out all together and what we lack in experience we can bring out with some spirit," France's Canada-born lock Tyler Duguid said. The All Blacks, who lost winger Sevu Reece to a head knock in the first minute of the match, looked best when they were able to lift the tempo, as they did to score tries through fullback Will Jordan and back-rower Tupuo Vaa'i to take a 14-10 lead. Jordan scored a second try and centre Jordie Barrett also touched down for Scott Robertson's side. But the three-time world champions had tries disallowed to Barrett, Jordan and centre Billy Proctor for a 21-13 halftime lead. France scored through Gabin Villiere to start the second half and when Jordan put the All Blacks ahead 28-20, Les Bleus responded again through Cameron Woki. At that point New Zealand were forced into having to shoot for goal to establish a safe four-point lead to avoid being vulnerable to a late penalty. "It was quite tight towards the end," All Blacks captain Scott Barrett said. "We certainly created enough opportunities to hang into the game and it went right down to the wire." Earlier on Saturday in Whangarei, Scotland conceded a try after only 40 seconds but rallied to score four tries including a double to scrumhalf George Horne to hold out the New Zealand Maori 29-26. It was the Scot's first win over the New Zealand Maori in their first match in New Zealand in 25 years. And in Kitakyushu, the longest losing streak by a major Test rugby team in the professional era was extended to 18 matches when Wales lost 24-19 to hosts Japan. Wales held their 19-7 halftime lead until the start of the last quarter when Japan hatched tries by uncapped backs Ichigo Hakasusu and Halatoa Vailea — both converted from wide out by Seungsin Lee — and led for the first time from the 70th minute. Japan deliberately picked a 2pm kick-off in the day's worst heat and humidity and the tourists waned in the second half. The Brave Blossoms beat Wales for only the second time and will climb above them in the next Test rankings for the first time since they were introduced two decades ago.
Fashion Network
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Fashion Network
Nike partners with NorBlack NorWhite for collaborative collection
Global sportswear brand Nike has partnered with Indian apparel brand NorBlack NorWhite to launch a collection that reimagines the traditional Indian tie-dye technique bandhani through sportswear silhouettes. The partnership marks Nike's first collaborative collection with an India-based label. "Our global collab with Nike is officially live, and heard we are India's first to ever do it," announced NorBlack NorWhite on Facebook. "Fifteen years ago when NBNW was born, we couldn't imagine bringing our love for bandhani (tie-dye) into the sports arena, but here we are and it's feeling too beautiful. Grateful for everyone who brought this to life." The collection features women's apparel ranging from shorts and tops to tights and bras. Accessories include sneakers and a crossbody bag, all designed to transition from the sports field to the street. With a campaign shot in Jaipur by photographer Bharat Sikka, the collection's promotions also highlight several Indian sportswomen, including sprinter Priya Mohan and wrestler Anshu Malik. The collection has launched globally on Nike's e-commerce store as well as in select offline outlets. "We were briefed by Nike around the themes of Burst and Ripple," NorBlack NorWhite's founders Mriga Kapadiya and Amrit Kumar told Elle India about the collaboration. "The inspiration came from how radiant a singular ripple can transpire into larger movements, especially in textile form. The bleeding colors from tie-dye felt like the perfect metaphor. Fruition stood out to us — this moment felt like the explosion of flavors and feelings that have been building for years." After relocating to India, Canada-born entrepreneurs Mriga Kapadiya and Amrit Kumar launched NorBlack NorWhite in 2009. The brand is known for its work with indigenous artisan communities, especially in the Kutch region of Gujarat.
Fashion Network
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Fashion Network
Nike partners with NorBlack NorWhite for collaborative collection
Global sportswear brand Nike has partnered with Indian apparel brand NorBlack NorWhite to launch a collection that reimagines the traditional Indian tie-dye technique bandhani through sportswear silhouettes. The partnership marks Nike's first collaborative collection with an India-based label. "Our global collab with Nike is officially live, and heard we are India's first to ever do it," announced NorBlack NorWhite on Facebook. "Fifteen years ago when NBNW was born, we couldn't imagine bringing our love for bandhani (tie-dye) into the sports arena, but here we are and it's feeling too beautiful. Grateful for everyone who brought this to life." The collection features women's apparel ranging from shorts and tops to tights and bras. Accessories include sneakers and a crossbody bag, all designed to transition from the sports field to the street. With a campaign shot in Jaipur by photographer Bharat Sikka, the collection's promotions also highlight several Indian sportswomen, including sprinter Priya Mohan and wrestler Anshu Malik. The collection has launched globally on Nike's e-commerce store as well as in select offline outlets. "We were briefed by Nike around the themes of Burst and Ripple," NorBlack NorWhite's founders Mriga Kapadiya and Amrit Kumar told Elle India about the collaboration. "The inspiration came from how radiant a singular ripple can transpire into larger movements, especially in textile form. The bleeding colors from tie-dye felt like the perfect metaphor. Fruition stood out to us — this moment felt like the explosion of flavors and feelings that have been building for years." After relocating to India, Canada-born entrepreneurs Mriga Kapadiya and Amrit Kumar launched NorBlack NorWhite in 2009. The brand is known for its work with indigenous artisan communities, especially in the Kutch region of Gujarat.
