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All Blacks' biggest critic retires: Stephen Jones’ online farewell turns ugly; TVNZ's new Chase, Love Island deal

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He has been considered the All Blacks’ fiercest critic and biggest fan baiter. UK rugby writer Stephen Jones is retiring, but not without a few choice...

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The man Kiwi rugby fans love to hate retires - and fires some parting shots

UK rugby writer Stephen Jones has pulled the pin on his 42-year-old journalism career.

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All Blacks' biggest critic retires: Stephen Jones’ online farewell turns ugly; TVNZ's new Chase, Love Island deal

He has been considered the All Blacks’ fiercest critic and biggest fan baiter. UK rugby writer Stephen Jones is retiring, but not without a few choice...

·Auckland, New Zealand
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NZ Herald broke the news in Auckland, New Zealand on Thursday, January 8, 2026.
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