New Zealand

Black Ferns edge out England 34-31 to clinch Rugby World Cup

Ayesha Leti-l'iga scored a try in the 71st minute as New Zealand edged out England 34-31 to win the Rugby World Cup in a thrilling final at Eden Park on Saturday.
12 November 2022

Finn Russell to start for Scotland against New Zealand

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has named Racing 92 fly-half Finn Russell in the starting line up for the upcoming autumn international fixture against New Zealand to be played at Murrayfield on Sunday.
11 November 2022

Simon Middleton proud of England's performances leading to the World Cup final

England coach Simon Middleton said he is proud of his team's performances in the ongoing Rugby World Cup as they face New Zealand in the final on Saturday.
11 November 2022

New Zealand make seven changes for Scotland clash

New Zealand head coach Ian Foster has ring the changes for the upcoming clash against Scotland to be played at Murrayfield Stadium on Sunday.
11 November 2022

England make three changes for World Cup final against New Zealand

England coach Simon Middleton has made three changes to the starting line up for the World Cup final against New Zealand to be played at Eden Park on Saturday.
10 November 2022

Black Ferns lose Liana Mikaele-Tu'u to injury ahead of World Cup final against England

New Zealand have been dealt a blow ahead of the World Cup final against England at Eden Park in Auckland with No 8 Liana Mikaele-Tu'u ruled out of the encounter due to injury.
8 November 2022

New Zealand recall veteran halfback TJ Perenara

New Zealand head coach Ian Foster has recalled veteran scrum half TJ Perenara in the squad ahead of the upcoming autumn international fixture against Scotland.
7 November 2022

Rugby World Cup: New Zealand hold off France 25-24 to set up final against England

New Zealand staged a second half comeback as they edged out France 25-24 in the World Cup semi-final at Eden Park in Auckland on Saturday.
5 November 2022

Rio Dyer to make Wales debut against New Zealand

Wales head coach Wayne Pivac has handed a debut for Dragons wing Rio Dyer in the Autumn Nations opener against New Zealand to be played in Cardiff on Saturday.
3 November 2022

Dallen Stanford previews the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series' return to Hong Kong

Ahead of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series' return to Hong Kong this weekend, World Rugby commentator Dallen Stanford previewed a new season and more on behalf of Talking Rugby Union
3 November 2022

'New Zealand are still a massive threat' - Wales assistant coach Jonathan Humphreys

Wales assistant coach Jonathan Humphreys is wary of the threat from New Zealand as they face them in the opening fixture of the autumn internationals at Principality Stadium on Saturday.
2 November 2022

Wallabies and All Blacks could combine to take on British and Irish Lions in 2025

Rugby Australia Chairman Hamish McLennan said they are in discussion with their New Zealand counterparts for fielding a combined team during the British and Irish Lions tour of Australia in 2025.
2 November 2022

New Zealand lock Brodie Retallick handed two-week suspension

New Zealand lock Brodie Retallick has been handed a two-week suspension following his red card incident in the recently concluded game against Japan.
2 November 2022

Bryan Habana on global calendar – ‘You are not going to make everyone happy’

Ahead of the Autumn Nations Series getting properly underway this weekend, former South Africa wing and World Cup winner, Bryan Habana, spoke about the issues that come with the establishment of a global calendar.
1 November 2022

Sam Whitelock takes over New Zealand captaincy for November Tests

New Zealand head coach Ian Foster has confirmed that Sam Whitelock will take over the captaincy for the upcoming November Tests.
1 November 2022

Andrew Mehrtens on All Blacks coaching and Scott Robertson’s future

Ahead of the All Blacks’ opening game of the Autumn Nations Series against Wales, former New Zealand fly-half Andrew Mehrtens discussed Ian Foster and the future of his former Crusaders teammate Scott Robertson.
31 October 2022

All Blacks lock Brodie Retallick to face disciplinary hearing

New Zealand lock Brodie Retallick is set to face an independent disciplinary hearing following his red card incident in the recently concluded game against Japan in Tokyo.
31 October 2022

Rugby World Cup: New Zealand trounce Wales 55-3 to set up semi-final game against France

Portia Woodman and Luka Connor scored two tries apiece as New Zealand thrashed Wales 55-3 in the quarter-final of the World Cup in Whangarei on Saturday.
29 October 2022

Match Centre: Japan 31-38 New Zealand

New Zealand successfully overcame a stern resistance from Japan as they sealed a 38-31 win in their opening fixture of their end-of-the year series at National Stadium in Tokyo.
29 October 2022

Six Nations CEO Ben Morel on Netflix docuseries speculation and global calendar

At the launch of the Autumn Nations Series, Six Nations Rugby CEO Ben Morel spoke about the prospect of a Netflix docuseries on the tournament and developments between major stakeholders on a global calendar.
27 October 2022