All Blacks 2017 Princess of Asturias Award for Sports

Statement by Steve Tew on being, Chief Executive of New Zealand Rugby, conferred with the 2017 Princess of Asturias Award for Sports to the All Blacks

“It's a great honour to have the All Blacks recognised with the prestigious Princess of Asturias Award. The team are humbled by the award and grateful to the Foundation and fans around the world for their incredible support.”

Steve Tew,
Chief Executive of New Zealand Rugby
Wellington (New Zealand), 24th May 2017

Statement by Conrad Smith on being conferred with the 2017 Princess of Asturias Award for Sports to the All Blacks

“It is a huge honour to receive such an esteemed award for the work we have done as a rugby side. We are a very small but proud rugby nation and to receive such global recognition for our efforts is both humbling and immensely gratifying.”

Conrad Smith,
Player New Zealand Rugby
Pau (France), 19th June 2017