New Zealand

Beauden Barrett returns at fullback for New Zealand for Bledisloe Cup game against Australia

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.
19 September 2024

Red Roses only satisfied as wins over France and New Zealand provide valuable lessons

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.
17 September 2024

Allan Alaalatoa wants Australia to focus away from external noise

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.
17 September 2024

New Zealand receive Patrick Tuipulotu boost ahead of Bledisloe Cup Tests

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.
16 September 2024

England defeat New Zealand 24-12 at Allianz Stadium

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.
14 September 2024

'You just have to play the game in front of you and not the name or person'

The top two nations in the world collide on Saturday with more than 40,000 people expected to flock to Allianz Stadium, Twickenham.
13 September 2024

Australia drop to ninth place in World Rugby Rankings

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.
10 September 2024

South Africa complete Freedom Cup glory with 18-12 win over New Zealand

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.
7 September 2024

New Zealand captain Scott Barrett expecting kicking battle in Cape Town

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.
7 September 2024

South Africa determined to win Freedom Cup - Siya Kolisi

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.
7 September 2024

Home comforts for Muir and Heard as England begin ‘challenging but exciting’ preparations for WXV defence

The Red Roses head to Vancouver at the end of the month where they will take on USA, New Zealand and Canada in WXV1.
5 September 2024

Beauden Barrett drops to bench as New Zealand make four changes

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.
5 September 2024

Siya Kolisi declared fit for Cape Town clash against New Zealand

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.
5 September 2024

South Africa Rugby issues apology for haka disruption during Johannesburg game

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.
2 September 2024

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi doubtful for Cape Town rematch against New Zealand

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.
2 September 2024

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu pleased with Springboks win over All Blacks

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.
2 September 2024

South Africa edge out New Zealand to claim superb 31-27 win in Johannesburg

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.
31 August 2024

Siya Kolisi lauds healthy competition within Springboks squad

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.
31 August 2024

'Discipline crucial against South Africa' - New Zealand coach Scott Robertson

New Zealand will need to maintain composure in the intense atmosphere of Ellis Park on Saturday as they aim to defeat world champions South Africa at one of the latter’s stronghold venues, giving new coach Scott Robertson a morale boost early in his tenure.
30 August 2024

Sam Cane named in New Zealand's starting line up for game against South Africa

New Zealand head Scott Robertson has included Scott Barrett and Sam Cane in the starting line up for the upcoming third round Rugby Championship clash against South Africa to be played at Ellis Park on Saturday.
29 August 2024