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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Maya Oppenheim

All Blacks rugby team apologise after International Women’s Day message sparks criticism

The All Blacks have been forced to apologise for a statement on International Women’s Day thanking the team member's wives for “allowing” them to play rugby.

The tweet posted by New Zealand’s mens national rugby team, on the day which marks women’s achievements, also included a photo of a player who assaulted his partner.

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