So, you’re after the All Blacks’ 2024 schedule, huh? Let me tell you, getting that all lined up properly was a bit of a mission, more than it should’ve been, if you ask me.
My Saturday Afternoon “Project”
It all started because I wanted to figure out my weekends, you know? When do I need to be glued to the TV, and when can I actually make plans? Simple enough, I thought. First, I headed over to the official All Blacks site. You’d think, “bang, there it is, front and center.” Well, not quite. I clicked around, dug through menus, and found bits and pieces. Some upcoming games, yeah, but the whole year laid out? Not so easy.
Then I started googling. “All Blacks 2024 fixtures,” “All Blacks schedule,” all that jazz. This dumped me onto a bunch of sports news sites. Some had articles from months ago announcing a tour, others had partial lists. It felt like everyone had a different piece of the puzzle. I remembered seeing stuff on social media too, little announcements here and there. It was all over the shop!
I got a bit fed up, to be honest. Why’s it so hard to get a straight list? So, I just decided to make my own. I opened up a basic text document – nothing fancy, no spreadsheets or special apps, just plain old text. Then, the “fun” part began.
Putting It All Together
I went back through all those tabs I had open. The official site, the news articles, even some fan forums. I started copying match details: date, opponent, venue (if they even listed it clearly!). I tried to cross-reference things. Like, one site would say “July tests” and another would list the actual teams. It was a proper Frankenstein job.
Here’s what I sort of pieced together for the main chunks:
- Mid-year series: These are usually the first big hit-outs, often at home. Had to confirm who was coming down.
- The Rugby Championship: That’s the big one with Australia, South Africa, and Argentina. Figuring out the home and away games took some serious sifting.
- End of Year Tour: Off to the Northern Hemisphere. These announcements sometimes come later, so I had to keep an eye out for those confirmations.
It wasn’t just about finding the games, but also trying to note down the locations and, if possible, kick-off times, though those can be a nightmare with time zones. I spent a good couple of hours just making sure I hadn’t missed anything or got dates mixed up. Honestly, it felt like I was doing their admin for them.
Why All The Fuss?
You might think, why bother? Well, I just like to be organized. And frankly, it’s annoying when you’re trying to be a fan and the basic info is scattered like confetti. You’ve got one of the biggest sporting brands in the world, and getting a simple, reliable schedule shouldn’t feel like detective work. They want us to watch, to buy tickets, to get involved, right? Make it easy for us!
So now, I’ve got my own rough-and-ready list. It’s on my computer, and I can just glance at it. It’s not pretty, but it’s mine, and it’s got what I need. Took way more effort than it should have, but hey, at least I know what my late nights and early mornings are looking like for 2024. It’s a bit nuts that I had to compile it all myself, like some kind of rugby librarian. But there you go, that was my little adventure in schedule hunting.
