New Zealand

Who's Your World XV of the Year?

With the calendar year drawing to a close we at Talking Rugby Union wanted to know who ‘your’ World XV of 2013 is.
2 December 2013

Our All Blacks Expert Picks A Team To Beat Them

The All Blacks have won every test match in 2013 and are named The Unbeatables, but could you pick a World XV the beat The All Blacks?
27 November 2013

November Autumn Internationals Round 4 Preview

The November Autumn Rugby Internationals Round 4 features ten mouth-watering matches including the All Blacks vs Ireland match which is sure to see history made
22 November 2013

The Autumn Internationals Round 3 Review - A New Zealand Perspective

The November Autumn Internationals Round 3 was highlighted by the All Blacks victory over England 30-22 which included Dan Carter's 100th test.
18 November 2013

England vs New Zealand Preview - Dan Cole Comes Back

England have made one change from last weekend’s starting line-up that will face New Zealand on Saturday.
14 November 2013

Richie McCaw and Dan Carter - How Long will the Big Two Last?

All Blacks skipper Richie McCaw added another accolade to his illustrious career in Saturday's win over France as he became Test rugby's most-capped captain.
13 November 2013

England Rugby Players Explain what it takes to Earn the Shirt

With just four days to go until England’s first match against the All Blacks since last year’s epic victory, Lucozade Sport caught up with Mako Vunipola, Chris Ashton and Joel Tomkins to find out what it takes to earn the England shirt and what winning a place in the national squad means to them…
12 November 2013

Autumn Internationals Round-Up - Week 2

After another enthralling weekend of international rugby, with all of the world’s best teams in action, Talking Rugby Union wanted to bring you all of the scores, analysis and reaction.
11 November 2013

Unconvincing England Beat Argentina

England made it two wins from two in the QBE Autumn Internationals this Saturday, with an unconvincing 31-12 victory over Argentina at Twickenham.
11 November 2013

Autumn Internationals Preview: Week 2

With only one day to go until the second round of the 2013 QBE Autumn Internationals, there is something for everyone this weekend, with ten matches in the northern hemisphere.
8 November 2013

Both New Zealand Sides Win Comfortably - Is there a Lack of Depth in World Rugby?

The All Blacks were far from convincing with their messy but one-sided victory over Japan 54-6 to retain the Raeburn Shield.
4 November 2013

Can The Wallabies Beat The All Blacks?

After two defeats in the 2013 Rugby Championship, home and away, Australia get a third chance to take on New Zealand this weekend in Dunedin. But can they win?
17 October 2013

New Zealand's Ben Smith Moves To Centre

Despite making a prolific start to his New Zealand career on the wing with 12 tries in 21 matches including eight in the 2013 Rugby Championship, Ben Smith is set to play the rest of the season at outside centre. But is this the right way for the All Blacks to go?
16 October 2013

New Zealand Win Sevens Series Opener

New Zealand beat hosts Australia 40-19 to win the 2013 Gold Coast Sevens, coming from behind in the final match to clinch victory.
14 October 2013

The Rugby Championship Review Round 6 - The Best All Blacks Performance Ever?

The final round of the 2013 Rugby Championship produced a superb advert for the game of rugby with New Zealand beating South Africa 38-27 in Johannesburg.
6 October 2013

Coaches React To Thrilling Finale

Watch as coaches Heyneke Meyer and Steve Hansen give their view on New Zealand's 38-27 win over South Africa in the final game of the 2013 Rugby Championship in Johannesburg.
6 October 2013

De Villiers Calls For One Final Performance

Springboks captain Jean de Villiers has called for his side to maintain intensity for the full 80 minutes in the 2013 Rugby Championship decider against New Zealand.
5 October 2013

All Blacks Excited Ahead Of Decider - McCaw

Returning New Zealand captain Richie McCaw says the All Blacks are excited ahead of this weekend's 2013 Rugby Championship decider in Johannesburg.
4 October 2013

The Rugby Championship Round 6 Preview - Who Are You Picking?

The 2013 Rugby Championship title is up for grabs when New Zealand meet South Africa at Johannesburg's Ellis Park this weekend.
4 October 2013

Pienaar Expects Epic Ellis Park Decider

1995 World Cup-winning captain Francois Pienaar says this weekend's Rugby Championship decider could be the biggest game Ellis Park has ever hosted.
4 October 2013