New Zealand

New Zealand successfully managed to hold on a late surge from Australia as they sealed a thrilling 31-28 victory in Sydney to retain the Bledisloe Cup.

James Slipper is set to become the most-capped Australian player when he takes the field in the Bledisloe opener against New Zealand in Sydney on Saturday.

New Zealand head coach Scott Robertson has named Beauden Barrett at fullback for the first of the two Bledisloe Cup Tests to be played in Sydney on Saturday.

They may have beaten two of the best nations on the planet and done so with minimal fuss but England know there is still room for improvement if they are to become world champions next year.

Wallabies prop Allan Alaalatoa has urged his side to not focus on the external noise as they line up to face New Zealand in the Bledisloe Cup opener on Saturday.

New Zealand have received a much needed boost ahead of the Bledisloe Cup Tests against Australia with veteran lock Patrick Tuipulotu set to join the squad on Monday.

England scored four tries as they warmed up for WXV1 tournament with a 24-12 victory over New Zealand in the newly renamed Allianz Stadium on Saturday.

The top two nations in the world collide on Saturday with more than 40,000 people expected to flock to Allianz Stadium, Twickenham.

Australia have further slipped in the World Rugby Rankings following their recent defeat in the fourth round of the Rugby Championship in Santa Fe on Saturday.

South Africa have successfully claimed the Freedom Cup for the first time in 15 years as they edged out New Zealand 18-12 in the fourth round of the Rugby Championship in Cape Town on Saturday.

New Zealand captain Scott Barrett is expecting kicking battle when they lock horns with South Africa in the fourth round of the Rugby Championship in Cape Town on Saturday.

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi insisted that the Springboks are determined to seize on the rare opportunity to claim the Freedom Cup as they face New Zealand in Cape Town on Saturday.

The Red Roses head to Vancouver at the end of the month where they will take on USA, New Zealand and Canada in WXV1.

New Zealand head coach Scott Robertson has made four changes to the starting line up for the Cape Town Test against the New Zealand on Saturday.

South Africa have received a major boost ahead of their fourth round of the Rugby Championship clash against New Zealand with skipper Siya Kolisi declared fit for the weekend's encounter.

The South African Rugby Union has apologized to the New Zealand Rugby Football Union following a series of events that led to the Haka being partially obscured during Saturday's Rugby Championship at Ellis Park.

South Africa might miss the services of skipper Siya Kolisi for the upcoming fourth round Rugby Championship clash against South Africa to be played in Cape Town due to an injury.

South Africa fly-half Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu said they are relieved to cross the line against New Zealand in Johannesburg despite not their best performance.

South Africa scored two tries in the last 12 minutes as they came from behind to beat New Zealand 31-27 in the third round of the Rugby Championship in Johannesburg.

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi lavished praises on the depth in the squad as they face New Zealand in the third round of the Rugby Championship on Saturday.