Pounamu in Sports
Pounamu across New Zealand sport, from national team traditions to milestone gifts on the field. Every piece here is sourced and fact-checked before it's added.
Pounamu and the All Blacks
In 2015, the All Blacks were gifted a significant piece of West Coast pounamu by Ngāti Waewae, now on permanent display at the All Blacks Experience.
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Why Super Rugby Players Are Gifted a Pounamu Mere
Reaching 100 games for a Super Rugby franchise is sometimes marked with a pounamu mere, presented to the player on the field.
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