Cortez Ratima

Cortez Ratima

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Cortez Ratima is a rising talent in professional rugby, primarily playing as a halfback. He has gained recognition for his quick reflexes and strategic playmaking abilities. In the recent grand final rematch between the Chiefs and the Blues, Ratima's defensive efforts were crucial, as he prevented what could have been a try for the Blues, demonstrating his impact on the game.

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Ratima struggled to settle into the game and had a poor performance.

Hurricanes v Chiefs player ratings: The players who starred days out from All Blacks squad naming
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-06-21
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Cortez Ratima is one of the players who debuted for the All Blacks under Robertson.

Scott Robertson gets first job since leaving All Blacks, to coach Barbarians
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-02-24
7.0

Ran the classic halfback’s supporting line to cash in Finau’s break.

Blues vs Chiefs player ratings: Player ratings and All Blacks watch
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-02-14
5.0

Cortez Ratima showed promise in his role as a halfback.

All Blacks player ratings for 2025: Who was best in Scott Robertson’s second year as coach?
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-11-25
6.0

Cortez Ratima is named at halfback for the match against Wales.

All Blacks v Wales: Scott Robertson makes mass changes for final test of the year
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-11-20
6.0

Cortez Ratima is part of the reserves for the All Blacks.

All Blacks team to play Scotland: Scott Robertson makes three changes to starting side
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-11-06
5.0

Cortez Ratima only had a handful of minutes on the field.

All Blacks v Ireland player ratings: How the All Blacks rated in opening win to Grand Slam tour
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-11-02
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Cortez Ratima and Noah Hotham all injured during the Rugby Championship.

Assessing the All Blacks depth and best starting team
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-10-18
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Cortez Ratima celebrates against France.

Herald Hat-trick am sports quiz – Friday October 10
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-10-10
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Cortez Ratima is listed as a halfback on the bench for the All Blacks.

All Blacks v Wallabies: Who Scott Robertson should have picked for first Bledisloe Cup test – Paul Lewis
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-09-26
5.0

Cortez Ratima is another halfback returning from injury for the All Blacks.

Bledisloe Cup 2025: Scott Robertson, Joe Schmidt feud
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-09-25
6.0

Cortez Ratima is another player cleared to return from injury for the All Blacks.

All Blacks v Wallabies: Where Scott Robertson’s side need to be better for Bledisloe Cup clash
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-09-23
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Cortez Ratima's return to play is still unclear because of a rib injury.

All Blacks: Cam Roigard ready to prove fitness ahead of Bledisloe Cup tests against Wallabies
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-09-17
5.0

The All Blacks are expected to regain fellow halfback Cortez Ratima.

All Blacks v Springboks: ABs search for answers after darkest day in Wellington
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-09-14
6.0

Cortez Ratima is under an injury cloud with a broken rib.

All Blacks v Springboks: Sir Graham Henry expects ‘something special’ at Eden Park
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-09-02
5.0

Ratima will be given every opportunity to recover but all signs point to the All Blacks starting Finlay Christie.

Robertson v Erasmus: All Blacks aim to protect Eden Park record – Liam Napier
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-09-01
5.0

Cortez Ratima is in doubt for Saturday’s test, with Finlay Christie and Kyle Preston remaining with the squad.

All Blacks v South Africa: Leicester Fainga’anuku called into All Blacks camp ahead of Eden Park test
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-09-01
5.0

Cortez Ratima is getting scans on a chest injury.

All Blacks: The veteran World Cup winner who Scott Robertson needs to call into the side – Opinion
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-08-25
5.0

Cortez Ratima was involved in the incident that led to Tomás Albornoz's injury.

Tomás Albornoz se pierde la gira contra Australia por el Rugby Championship
Clarín·ArgentinaArgentina· 2025-08-24
5.0

Cortez Ratima left the field after 18 minutes with an injury but had made six tackles without missing.

All Blacks player ratings: Rookie shows promise but Beauden Barrett’s boot allows victory to slip
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-08-24
6.0

Cortez Ratima was injured midway through the first half.

All Blacks v Argentina: Los Pumas beat NZ for first time on home soil
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-08-24
5.0

Cortez Ratima showed he belongs in test rugby with his performance against the Pumas.

Rugby Championship: All Blacks victory in Argentina and Wallabies’ comeback win show competition will be strong – Phil Gifford
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-08-17
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