The rugby player and young father died following a medical event this week.

Coach Ross Filipo said his side had extra motivation in their opening match in Tokyo, dedicating the win to Connor Garden-Bachop.

Coach Ross Filipo said his side had extra motivation in their opening match in Tokyo, dedicating the win to Connor Garden-Bachop.

Emotional Highlanders players and management have begun to arrive at the memorial service for Connor Garden-Bachop.

'Have fun, you never know what could happen.'

The Māori All Blacks found themselves in the unfamiliar position of facing a haka when they arrived in Tokyo on Thursday.

The Māori All Blacks claim a decisive win in their first of two matches in Japan.

The Māori All Blacks claim a decisive win in their first of two matches in Japan.

Seven players from Super Rugby champions the Blues have been included in the Māori All Blacks side for the two-match series against Japan XV.

All the action from the Māori All Blacks' clash with Japan XV in Tokyo.