New Zealand

Shannon Frizell joins injured list of New Zealand

New Zealand are likely to be without loose forward Shannon Frizell for the Rugby World Cup opener against France following a hamstring injury.
18 August 2023

France miss out on top spot in World Rugby Rankings

France missed out on the opportunity to claim the top position in the World Rugby Rankings following their latest defeat at Murrayfield Stadium.
7 August 2023

David Havili and Caleb Clarke included in All Blacks' World Cup squad

The All Blacks head coach Ian Foster has confirmed the 33-man squad for the upcoming Rugby World Cup campaign to be played in France.
7 August 2023

Match Centre: New Zealand 23-20 Australia

A spirited second half performance saw New Zealand managed to overcome Australia with a 23-20 margin in the second Bledisloe Cup clash in Dunedin on Saturday.
5 August 2023

All Blacks captain Sam Cane plays down talk of dead rubber as they face Wallabies in Dunedin

New Zealand captain Sam Cane played down talks of a dead rubber contest as they face the Wallabies for the second time this year in Dunedin.
4 August 2023

The northern hemisphere giants are raring to go but how are their southern counterparts shaping up ahead of the World Cup?

With some of the top northern hemisphere sides kicking off their World Cup warm-up matches this weekend, their southern counterparts have already been in competitive action in The Rugby Championship.
3 August 2023

Tate McDermott to lead Australia in Dunedin game against New Zealand

Australia head coach Eddie Jones has appointed scrum-half Tate McDermott as the captain for the upcoming Bledisloe Cup clash against New Zealand in Dunedin on Saturday.
3 August 2023

New Zealand ring the changes for Bledisloe II game

New Zealand head coach Ian Foster has made mass changes to the matchday squad for the second Bledisloe Cup encounter against Australia in Dunedin on Saturday.
3 August 2023

Codie Taylor heaps praise on coaching team after New Zealand's Rugby Championship success

All Blacks hooker Codie Taylor lavished praise on the coaching team as they claimed the Rugby Championship title.
1 August 2023

Match Centre: Australia 7-38 New Zealand

New Zealand have ran six tries as they defeated Australia 38-7 in Melbourne to claim the Rugby Championship title and the Bledisloe Cup.
29 July 2023

Eddie Jones backs Australia to shock New Zealand

Australia head coach Eddie Jones has backed his side to emerge victorious in the Bledisloe Cup opener in Melbourne on Saturday.
28 July 2023

Ardie Savea to captain New Zealand in Bledisloe Cup opener against Australia

New Zealand head coach Ian Foster has named Ardie Savea as the captain for the upcoming Bledisloe Cup opener against Australia in Melbourne on Saturday.
27 July 2023

Australia make seven changes for Bledisloe Cup opener in Melbourne

Australia head coach Eddie Jones has made seven changes to the starting line up for the Bledisloe Cup opener against New Zealand in Melbourne on Saturday.
27 July 2023

Anton Lienert-Brown wary of Australia challenge

New Zealand centre Anton Lienert-Brown is wary of the challenge posed by the Wallabies as the two teams take on each other in the Bledisloe Cup opener in Melbourne on Saturday.
26 July 2023

Under-20 Rugby Championship to be launched from 2024

SANZAAR has announced the launch of new Under-20 Rugby Championship from 2024 season.
20 July 2023

Argentina climb to seventh in World Rugby Rankings, All Blacks continue to remain third

Argentina have climbed to the seventh position in the World Rugby Rankings following the latest round of the Rugby Championship.
17 July 2023

Match Centre: Rugby Championship: New Zealand 35-20 South Africa

New Zealand maintained their perfect start in the ongoing Rugby Championship as they defeated World Champions South Africa 35-20 in the second round in Auckland.
15 July 2023

Eben Etzebeth decides to play for South Africa against All Blacks

South Africa have confirmed that captain Eben Etzebeth will be available to lead the team in the second round of Rugby Championship game against New Zealand despite the recent death of his father.
14 July 2023

All Blacks halfback TJ Perenara resigns with Hurricanes and New Zealand Rugby

New Zealand halfback TJ Perenara has signed a new contract with New Zealand Rugby and Hurricanes for next two years.
14 July 2023

Richie Mo'unga returns at fly-half for New Zealand against South Africa

New Zealand head coach Ian Foster has named Richie Mo'unga at fly-half for the second round of the Rugby Championship clash against South Africa to be played in Auckland.
13 July 2023