Josh Lord
New ZealandathleteMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Josh Lord is a promising lock for the Chiefs, noted for his physicality and ability to dominate in the lineout, contributing to the team's forward strength.
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Lord was one of the hardest workers on the pitch, leading the tackle count.
Hurricanes v Chiefs player ratings: The players who starred days out from All Blacks squad namingNew Zealand· 2026-06-21
Delivered tidy lineout work while throwing his body into the bruising clashes.
Blues vs Chiefs player ratings: Player ratings and All Blacks watchNew Zealand· 2026-02-14
Josh Lord's locking stocks look good with this bloke and Tupou Vaa’i snapping at the starters’ heels.
All Blacks v Wales player ratings: Assessing the performance of Scott Robertson’s side, in CardiffNew Zealand· 2025-11-22
Josh Lord moves back to the bench for the match against Wales.
All Blacks v Wales: Scott Robertson makes mass changes for final test of the yearNew Zealand· 2025-11-20
Lord showed no signs of rustiness and flew into his tackles.
England 33-19 New Zealand: Autumn Nations Series player ratings | Autumn Nations Series
United Kingdom· 2025-11-16
Josh Lord is a player for the All Blacks.
All Blacks team to play England: Scott Robertson names new midfield for Twickenham testNew Zealand· 2025-11-13
Josh Lord is pushed to the bench after his two impressive performances.
All Blacks v England: ABs face backline reshuffle after Caleb Clarke concussionNew Zealand· 2025-11-09
Josh Lord made his mark with a busting run to set up a try.
All Blacks player ratings: How Scott Robertson’s men rated in win at MurrayfieldNew Zealand· 2025-11-08
Josh Lord ambled through a huge gap in a ruck before nonchalantly popping the ball off to scampering scrum-half Roigard.
Scotland v New Zealand: All Blacks deny Scotland historic victoryUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-08
Josh Lord replaces Scott Barrett at lock.
All Blacks team to play Scotland: Scott Robertson makes three changes to starting sideNew Zealand· 2025-11-06Josh Lord has now played only eight test matches since 2021, starting in only one.
All Blacks analysis: From one of dullest All Blacks performances to finally finding their rhythm – Paul LewisNew Zealand· 2025-11-04
Josh Lord picked apart Ireland's lineout during the match.
All Blacks v Ireland: Leicester Fainga’anuku’s power makes him impossible to ignoreNew Zealand· 2025-11-02
Josh Lord stepped in for injured captain Scott Barrett as a replacement lock.
All Blacks v Ireland: How Scott Robertson’s men turned chaos into control in Chicago test – Phil GiffordNew Zealand· 2025-11-02
Josh Lord made a good combination with Holland after replacing the skipper.
All Blacks v Ireland player ratings: How the All Blacks rated in opening win to Grand Slam tourNew Zealand· 2025-11-02Josh Lord was heroically good and a massive source of irritation to the Irish lineout.
All Blacks v Ireland: Injury toll sets platforms for young guns to shine – Gregor PaulNew Zealand· 2025-11-02
24-year-old Josh Lord is promoted to the bench for the All Blacks.
Ireland will be wary of Cam Roigard’s attacking potency for the All Blacks – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-11-01
Josh Lord was dominant in the lineouts for the Magpies.
Injury-hobbled Magpies overwhelmed by TaranakiNew Zealand· 2025-09-19
Josh Lord is playing for Taranaki.
All Blacks released to play NPC matches in wake of Argentina defeatNew Zealand· 2025-08-26
Josh Lord only got 12 minutes but managed two tackles and a lineout steal.
All Blacks player ratings: Rookie shows promise but Beauden Barrett’s boot allows victory to slipNew Zealand· 2025-08-24
Josh Lord replaces the injured Patrick Tuipulotu for the All Blacks.
All Blacks v Argentina: Live updates from the Rugby Championship test in Buenos AiresNew Zealand· 2025-08-23
Josh Lord is a member of the All Blacks' forward pack, weighing 112kg.
All Blacks v Argentina: Scott Robertson to unleash biggest forward pack for Pumas rematchNew Zealand· 2025-08-23Josh Lord is in for Patrick Tuipulotu.
All Blacks v Argentina: Scott Robertson names his second test squad to face the PumasNew Zealand· 2025-08-21Josh Lord could come back into the squad.
Paul Lewis: The bolter that would add depth to All Blacks packNew Zealand· 2025-08-04
Josh Lord is part of the squad as injury cover.
All Blacks squad naming: Scott Robertson names Rugby Championship squad featuring four new playersNew Zealand· 2025-08-04Josh Lord is one of the players that Scott Robertson is considering for more game time.
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson to test new talent in French series – Gregor PaulNew Zealand· 2025-07-01
Josh Lord is a Chiefs lock expected to compete with Fabian Holland for a spot in the All Blacks squad.
All Blacks squad naming: Our expert guide to Scott Robertson’s first squad naming of 2025New Zealand· 2025-06-22
Lord is another second-rower vying for inclusion in the All Blacks.
All Blacks squad: The rookies who could make it into Scott Robertson’s sideNew Zealand· 2025-06-21
Josh Lord also joins the starting side at lock.
Highlanders v Chiefs live updates: Super Rugby round 16New Zealand· 2025-05-30
Josh Lord joins the starting side at lock for the Chiefs.
Super Rugby Pacific team lists: Highlanders, Chiefs, Crusaders, Blues, Hurricanes and Moana Pasifika name round-16 squadsNew Zealand· 2025-05-28
Josh Lord is unavailable due to a knee injury.
Chiefs v Reds: Live updates from the Super Rugby Pacific round eight clashNew Zealand· 2025-04-04
