Taine Randell
Taine Randell is a former New Zealand rugby union player who captained the national team, the All Blacks, during the late 1990s and early 2000s. He is known for his leadership on the field and played a crucial role in several memorable matches, including the one where he assisted Jonah Lomu in scoring a defining try against Australia.
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Taine Randell and Laws that the members appeared most energised by.
Adam Pearse: NZ First’s pitch to the ordinary Kiwi battler who’s scared of the world
New Zealand· 2026-07-19
Taine Randell, former All Blacks captain, is being encouraged to expand on his business experience to avoid being typecast as simply a famous All Black.
NZ First’s candidate conundrum and how it will shape its next caucus - Adam PearseNew Zealand· 2026-07-18
Taine Randell is a former All Black captain joining NZ First as a candidate.
Former Labour minister Rino Tirikatene joins NZ FirstNew Zealand· 2026-07-17
Taine Randell is a former All Blacks captain.
The rise of the celebrity politician – The Front PageNew Zealand· 2026-07-17
Taine Randell is a former All Blacks captain and a well-known candidate announced by NZ First.
Act rubbishes Paul Henry ‘internet conspiracy’ amplified by Winston PetersNew Zealand· 2026-07-16
Taine Randell is a former All Blacks captain who has transitioned into a corporate career and politics.
NZ’s most effective MPs, backroom staffers, lobbyists, activists and rising stars – and why big-name MPs are missingNew Zealand· 2026-07-14
Former All Black Taine Randell was at the table next to the reviewer.
Jesse Mulligan Restaurant Review: Grand Harbour Yum Cha At Auckland’s Viaduct Is The Place To Go For Dim SumNew Zealand· 2025-10-01
Taine Randell was the skipper of the All Blacks during a match against the Springboks.
All Blacks v Springboks: Ranking every match played between rugby’s two greatest teamsNew Zealand· 2025-09-03
Taine Randell offered the assist to Jonah Lomu during a memorable rugby test match.
On The Up: Counting down the Top 100 Kiwi sporting moments of the past 25 years: 20-1New Zealand· 2025-04-13
