New Zealand

All Blacks intentionally postponed the news on listening device to matchday

New Zealand have intentionally delayed the involvement of police by five days after they claimed to have found a listening device in the team meeting room in Sydney last year ahead of the Rugby Championship 2016 opener against Australia according to a court hearing on Tuesday.
8 August 2017

Julian Savea left out of New Zealand's Rugby Championship squad

New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen has confirmed a 33-man squad for the upcoming Ruby Championship 2017 tournament that begins later this month.
7 August 2017

New Zealand assistant coach Ian Foster hails 'common sense' decision for Williams

New Zealand assistant coach Ian Foster believes 'common sense' has prevailed after Sonny Bill Williams' appeal against the details of his four-match ban was ruled in his favour.
5 August 2017

Sonny Bill Williams available for New Zealand's Rugby Championship opener

All Blacks star Sonny Bill Williams has been declared available for the Rugby Championship opening clash against Australia in Sydney on 19th August.
4 August 2017

Former All Blacks skipper John Graham passes away

Former New Zealand skipper Sir John Graham has passed away on Thursday aged 82 due to short illness.
3 August 2017

Different Lions, same New Zealand arrogance

The Golden Lions from Johannesburg are through to the Super Rugby Final after an epic second half comeback against the Wellington Hurricanes.
2 August 2017

New Zealand name training squad ahead of Rugby Championship

New Zealand have announced a 34-man training squad ahead of the Rugby Championship 2017 tournament that kicks-off later this month.
2 August 2017

New Zealand appeals against Sonny Bill Williams ban

New Zealand Rugby has confirmed that they have launched an appeal on the decision of World Rugby to ban All Blacks' Sonny Bill Williams following a red card incident in the second Test against British and Irish Lions in Wellington.
28 July 2017

Ben Smith set for four-month sabbatical after Bledisloe cup contests

All Blacks vice-captain Ben Smith has confirmed that he will be taking a four-month sabbatical following the upcoming back to back Rugby Championship clashes against Australia next month.
26 July 2017

Malakai Fekitoa confirms move to Toulon

New Zealand international Malakai Fekitoa has confirmed his decision to move to France to join the Top 14 club Toulon.
21 July 2017

Fractured wrist did not force Jonathan Sexton from missing final Test against New Zealand

British and Irish Lions fly-half Jonathan Sexton played the series deciding final Test against New Zealand in Auckland with a fractured wrist according to reports.
20 July 2017

Sonny Bill Williams will be available for Rugby Championship opener against Australia

New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen has confirmed that All Blacks star Sonny Bill Williams is all set to be available for the Rugby Championship opening clash against Australia next month after serving a four-week ban.
20 July 2017

New Zealand still the best team in the world - Sam Warburton

British and Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton lavished praise on back-to-back World Champions All Blacks following the 1-1 drawn series between the two teams in the recently concluded tour.
12 July 2017

Six probable contenders to coach British and Irish Lions in 2021

As Warren Gatland completed a successful tour of New Zealand for British and Irish Lions which ended in a 1-1 draw, we take a look on the probable contenders for the 2021 edition when they visit South Africa.
12 July 2017

Pride of the Lions: 4 standout tourist performances from the third Lions test in New Zealand

The dust has settled, the smoke cleared and we’re now unpicking the thrilling and controversial - more on that later - conclusion to the 2017 British and Lions tour of New Zealand which saw the two sides play out the best-of-three series to an overall draw.
11 July 2017

A Pruned Fearn: 4 standout performances from the third Lions test in New Zealand

The dust has settled, the smoke cleared and we’re now unpicking the thrilling and controversial conclusion to the 2017 British and Lions tour of New Zealand which saw the two sides play out the best-of-three series to an overall draw
11 July 2017

England's Kyle Sinckler apologises after arrest during night out in New Zealand

British and Irish Lions prop Kyle Sinckler issued an apology after he was arrested for a night out in New Zealand following the 15-15 draw against All Blacks in the third and final Test n Auckland.
11 July 2017

England to not release players for Barbarians' clash with New Zealand

Rugby Football Union has ruled out the possibility of releasing England players for Barbarians during their unofficial Test against New Zealand on 4th November at Twickenham.
11 July 2017

Barbarians to discuss with home unions on releasing players for New Zealand clash

Barbarians have confirmed that they are planning to speak to various home unions on a possible release of their players for the clash against New Zealand scheduled to be played on 4th November.
10 July 2017

Success in New Zealand has saved Lions - Willie John McBride

Former Ireland captain Willie John McBride believes the success of British and Irish Lions in their recent tour of New Zealand has saved the team from a doubtful future.
10 July 2017