New Zealand

Steve Hansen expects Brodie Retallick to be fit for World Cup

New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen is hoping for lock Brodie Retallick to be fit in time for the World Cup after his latest injury setback.
29 July 2019

Sonny Bill Williams to miss New Zealand's Rugby Championship clash against Australia

New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen has confirmed that Sonny Bill Williams will miss the final round clash of the Rugby Championship against Australia in Perth.
28 July 2019

Brodie Retallick suffers injury setback in All Blacks' draw against South Africa

New Zealand lock Brodie Rettalick has suffered an injury blow during the recently concluded Rugby Championship encounter against All Blacks in Wellington that ended in a 16-16 draw.
28 July 2019

Video Highlights: South Africa manage draw against All Blacks to remain at top

A late try from Herschel Jantjies proved vital as Springboks came from behind to draw the Rugby Championship encounter against New Zealand 16-16 in Wellington on Saturday. Here are the highlights from the encounter.
27 July 2019

Late try from Herschel Jantjies help South Africa to 16-16 draw against New Zealand

Herschel Jantjies scored the decisive try in the closing stage while Handre Pollard kicked the conversion as South Africa managed a 16-16 draw against New Zealand in the second round of the Rugby Championship at Westpac Stadium.
27 July 2019

Beauden Barrett at full-back and Richie Mo'unga at fly-half for New Zealand against South Africa

New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen has named Crusaders star Richie Mo’unga at fly-half for the second round of the Rugby Championship against South Africa to be played in Wellington on Saturday.
25 July 2019

Duane Vermeulen to lead South Africa against New Zealand

South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has named Duane Vermeulen as the captain for the second round of the Rugby Championship clash against New Zealand to be played in Wellington this weekend.
24 July 2019

South Africa narrow down gap over fourth placed England in World Rugby Rankings

South Africa have reduced the gap over fourth placed England in the World Rugby Rankings following their 35-17 win over Australia in Johannesburg.
23 July 2019

Sonny Bill Williams set to return from injury ahead of Springboks clash

New Zealand international Sonny Bill Williams is in line to make a comeback from injury in the upcoming round of the Rugby Championship against South Africa this weekend.
23 July 2019

The Rugby Championship - The view from the North

After the first round of Rugby Championship action, Gareth Hughes takes a look at both games for Talking Rugby Union.
22 July 2019

Steve Hansen admits New Zealand were 'rusty' against Argentina

New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen admitted that the All Blacks were 'rusty' in the Rugby Championship opening game against Argentina in Buenos Aires last weekend.
22 July 2019

Video Highlights: New Zealand start Rugby Championship campaign with 16-20 win over Argentina

New Zealand managed to hold off Argentina in the second half to complete a thrilling 16-20 win in Buenos Aires in their Rugby Championship opening round on Saturday. Here are the highlights from the encounter.
21 July 2019

New Zealand edge out Argentina 16-20 in Buenos Aires

New Zealand scored all the points in the first half as they edged out Argentina 16-20 in their Rugby Championship opener in Buenos Aires on Saturday.
21 July 2019

Argentina name matchday squad for clash against All Blacks

Argentina head coach Mario Ledesma has confirmed the matchday squad that will take on New Zealand in Buenos Aires on Saturday.
19 July 2019

Five uncapped players in New Zealand's matchday squad for clash against Argentina

New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen has named five uncapped players in the matchday squad for the Rugby Championship opening game against Argentina to be played in Buenos Aires.
18 July 2019

Argentina name squad for Rugby Championship opener against New Zealand

Argentina head coach Mario Ledesma has named a 30-man squad for the Rugby Championship opening game against New Zealand to be played in Buenos Aires on 20th July.
16 July 2019

New Zealand beat England 28-13 to clinch Women's Super Series

Renee Wickliffe scored a hat-trick as New Zealand completed a 28-13 win over England at Torero Stadium on Sunday to win the Women's Super Series.
15 July 2019

Ben Smith feels Rugby Championship pivotal for All Blacks' World Cup campaign

New Zealand utility back Ben Smith insisted that the upcoming Rugby Championship will set the precedent for All Blacks' World Cup campaign to be played later this year in Japan.
14 July 2019

Sam Cane to captain New Zealand in Rugby Championship opener against Argentina

New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen has confirmed back-row Sam Cane to lead the All Blacks in their Rugby Championship opening game against Argentina to be played in Buenos Aires on 21st July.
12 July 2019

Beauden Barrett signs four-year deal with New Zealand Rugby and Blues

New Zealand first-five Beauden Barrett has made a switch from Hurricanes to rivals Blues after signing a four-year deal with the Auckland based club.
12 July 2019