If you have been paying attention to New Zealand’s premiere domestic rugby competition, the Mitre 10 Cup, you’ll have noticed a number of English players plying their trade there over the past few seasons.
British and Lions face a gruelling tour of New Zealand in June 2017 where they play 10 games overall, including a three-Test series against New Zealand.
South Africa lock Lood de Jager has affirmed that his team will be targeting Australia in the lineouts during their upcoming Rugby Championship encounter on 10th September at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.
New Zealand selector Grant Fox insisted that the Super Rugby sides that are scheduled to play the British and Lions next year will be loaded with All Blacks internationals.
Australian international Israel Folau has come out in support of captain Stephen Moore and head coach Michael Cheika after the duo have come under heavy criticism following Wallabies' dismal performance.
The All Blacks ran four tries against the Wallabies at the Westpac Stadium in Wellington on Saturday to secure a 29-9 victory and retain the Bledisloe Cup.
Australia coach Michael Cheika admitted that the upcoming Rugby Championship game against the All Blacks at Westpac Stadium on Saturday will be the biggest challenge for him in his coaching career.
Blues winger Rieko Ioane has been included in the All Blacks squad for the round two clash of the Rugby Championship against Australia at Westpac Stadium.
New Zealand Rugby has reported that the All Blacks room where the team meetings were held ahead of the opening game of the Rugby Championship against Australia had a listening device in it.
The All Blacks once again came up with a dominant performance as they trounced the Wallabies by 42-8 in the opening game of the Rugby Championship at ANZ Stadium on Saturday.
New Zealand have announced a 32-man squad that will travel to Sydney for the opening game of the Rugby Championship game against Australia on Saturday.
Australia openside flanker David Pocock believes New Zealand back-row will continue to remain formidable in the upcoming Rugby Championship despite the retirement of the legendary Richie McCaw.
Japan fullback Lomano Lemeki could not hide his excitement after his team claimed a historic victory over New Zealand in the opening game of the Olympics rugby sevens at Deodoro Stadium on Tuesday.
As a big blow to New Zealand's campaign in the Olympics rugby sevens, their star player Sonny Bill Williams has been ruled out of the tournament with an injury.
New Zealand centre Sonny Bill Williams will join the All Blacks squad for the Rugby Championship on completion of his current stint with the Sevens national team in the upcoming Rio Olympics.