New Zealand

France have been dealt an injury blow ahead of the Rugby World Cup with centre Jonathan Danty set to miss the tournament opener against New Zealand on 8th September.

South Africa back-row Duane Vermeulen insisted that the Boks need to improve their discipline as they head to the Rugby World Cup campaign in France.

Following their display against New Zealand, South Africa reminded everyone why they are the reigning holders of the World Cup and why they should not be at all underestimated in France.

New Zealand lock Scott Barrett has been cleared of further sanctions after he was red-carded during the Rugby World Cup warm-up game against South Africa at Twickenham Stadium last weekend.

New Zealand have dropped to the fourth position in the World Rugby Rankings following their defeat to South Africa in the Rugby World Cup warm-up fixture at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday.

New Zealand head coach Ian Foster reckons the defeat in the warm-up game against South Africa at Twickenham Stadium will help in the reduction of expectations on them.

Friday night’s match against New Zealand in front of an expectant Twickenham crowd will be South Africa’s final World Cup warm-up fixture before heading to France.

New Zealand coach Ian Foster has opted for an experienced side to face South Africa in the upcoming Rugby World Cup warm-up fixture at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday.

Former All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen stated that the Wallabies squad for the upcoming Rugby World Cup is young side looking to establish themselves.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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