New Zealand

Ardie Savea commits to New Zealand Rugby until 2025

All Blacks back-row Ardie Savea has committed his long-term future with New Zealand Rugby after signing a new deal until the end of 2025.
30 November 2021

'You cannot judge All Blacks on basis of an autumn campaign' - Sir Ian McGeechan

Sir Ian McGeechan believes New Zealand might still be the team to beat despite their back to back defeats in the recently concluded northern hemisphere tour.
29 November 2021

Ian Foster receives backing from New Zealand Rugby

New Zealand Rugby has come in support of All Blacks head coach Ian Foster following the defeats to Ireland and Wales in the recently concluded tour.
23 November 2021

France, Wales make progress in World Rugby Rankings

France and Wales have made progress in the World Rugby Rankings following the latest round of international fixtures played last weekend.
22 November 2021

Match Centre: France 40-25 New Zealand

Peato Mauvaka starred with a double as France ended a 14-game losing streak against New Zealand as they sealed a 40-25 victory in Paris on Saturday.
21 November 2021

Concussion forces former All Blacks international Dillon Hunt into retirement

Former New Zealand international Dillon Hunt becomes the latest player to announce his retirement from professional rugby due to concussion related issues.
20 November 2021

Former All Blacks hooker Nathan Harris announces retirement

Former New Zealand hooker Nathan Harris has announced his retirement from professional rugby with immediate effect.
19 November 2021

Aaron Smith starts for New Zealand against France

New Zealand head coach Ian Foster has included Aaron Smith in the line up for their final game of the tour against France to be played on Saturday.
19 November 2021

Beauden Barrett in doubt for New Zealand's clash against France

New Zealand forwards John Plumtree has revealed that veteran playmaker Beauden Barrett is in doubt for the weekend's game against France to be played in Paris.
17 November 2021

After a statement win, can Andy Farrell lead Ireland to bigger things?

Ireland's result over New Zealand suggests Farrell's side can generate some momentum ahead of the next World Cup as they look to avoid a repeat of what happened after their 2018 All Blacks triumph.
16 November 2021

Johnny Sexton urges Ireland to continue improving after win over New Zealand

Ireland captain Johnny Sexton has urged his side to improve further following their 29-20 win over New Zealand at Aviva Stadium on Saturday.
14 November 2021

Match Centre: Ireland 29-20 New Zealand

Ireland continued their impressive run against New Zealand as they sealed a 29-20 win at Aviva Stadium on Saturday.
14 November 2021

Sam Whitelock looking forward to Ireland challenge

New Zealand skipper Sam Whitelock is excited about the prospect of facing Ireland in the upcoming clash at Aviva Stadium on Saturday.
13 November 2021

Ireland remain unchanged after Covid case confirmed as false positive

Ireland will field an unchanged line up against New Zealand for their clash in Dublin on Saturday after the Covid case was confirmed as false positive.
13 November 2021

Ulster lock Iain Henderson returns for Ireland against New Zealand

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has made a solitary change to the line up for the upcoming Autumn International game against New Zealand to be played in Dublin on Saturday.
12 November 2021

Aaron Smith returns to New Zealand squad

New Zealand have recalled scrum-half Aaron Smith in the squad for the upcoming games against Ireland and France as an injury replacement.
9 November 2021

England Women complete double over New Zealand with record win

England Women continued their impressive run as they completed a double over their New Zealand counterparts with a record 56-15 win in Northampton.
8 November 2021

Match Centre: Italy 9-47 New Zealand

Asafo Aumua and Dane Coles scored doubles as New Zealand managed to beat Italy 47-9 in Rome on Saturday.
6 November 2021

Poppy Cleall to lead England against New Zealand

England number eight Poppy Cleall will lead the side for the first time as they face New Zealand in a rematch in Northampton on Sunday.
6 November 2021

Poppy Cleall captains Red Roses for the first time as they prepare to face New Zealand

Poppy Cleall gets the chance to lead her England side out on Sunday as they look to record back-to-back wins over New Zealand.
5 November 2021