New Zealand

Jack van Poortvliet to start for England against New Zealand

England coach Eddie Jones has handed a start to scrum-half Jack van Poortvliet for the upcoming autumn international game against New Zealand to be played at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday.
17 November 2022

Farrell to win 100th cap as Jones makes three changes for All Blacks clash

Playing the All Blacks on Saturday evening, Owen Farrell will win his 100th cap for England as Eddie Jones has made three changes to the team that beat Japan a weekend ago.
17 November 2022

Zinzan Brooke Interview: The uncertainty and inconsistency around New Zealand is a concern

The All Blacks legend reflects on a challenging 12 months for New Zealand, how they can improve their consistency in order to beat England and why past results and comments from Eddie Jones will have no effect this weekend.
17 November 2022

Scotland lock Richie Gray handed three-week ban

Scotland lock Richie Gray will miss his side's final autumn international Test against Argentina following a three-week ban.
17 November 2022

Joe Cokanasiga ruled out of England's Test against New Zealand

England will miss the services of wing Joe Cokanasiga for the upcoming autumn international clash against New Zealand following an ankle injury.
16 November 2022

At times I would think ‘am I ever going to play again?’ – Kyle Sinckler

Having missed England’s tour of Australia with chronic back pain, England front-row Kyle Sinckler is certainly making the most of playing rugby again and the All Blacks up next is savouring every moment of the journey.
14 November 2022

'I’ll probably need to get over being starstruck facing All Blacks' - Freddie Steward

England fullback Freddie Steward is aiming to keep his admiration for the All Blacks aside when the two teams lock horns against each other at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday.
14 November 2022

England recall Will Stuart and Adam Radwan ahead of New Zealand clash

England coach Eddie Jones has recalled Will Stuart and Adam Radwan in the 36-man training squad ahead of the autumn international game against New Zealand on Saturday.
14 November 2022

Mercer and Marchant score as Barbarians beat All Blacks XV 35-31

England internationals Zach Mercer and Joe Marchant both scored tries as the Barbarians 35-31 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
13 November 2022

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