New Zealand

Tamati Williams wary of South African scrum power

All Blacks prop Tamaiti Williams stated that they will be wary of the scrum power of the Springboks as the two teams lock horns with each other in the Rugby World Cup final on Saturday.
24 October 2023

'Important to start well against South Africa in World Cup final' - Scott McLeod

New Zealand defence coach Scott McLeod emphasized on the need to have a positive start in the upcoming Rugby World Cup final against South Africa on Saturday.
24 October 2023

Aaron Smith on a burning desire to fix 2019 World Cup semi-final defeat and signing off on a high

The legendary All Blacks No.9 will play his final game for New Zealand in the World Cup final - and he is hoping for a memorable conclusion to his international career.
23 October 2023

New Zealand narrow down gap with South Africa in latest World Rugby Rankings

New Zealand have narrowed down the gap with the top positioned South Africa in the World Rugby Rankings following the Rugby World Cup semi-finals.
23 October 2023

Rugby World Cup Highlights: Semi-final: Argentina v New Zealand

New Zealand displayed dominance as they stormed into the Rugby World Cup final following a 44-6 victory over Argentina in Paris on Friday. Watch the highlights from the clash.
21 October 2023

New Zealand ease past Argentina to reach World Cup final

New Zealand are into a fifth World Cup final after beating Argentina 44-6 in a largely underwhelming clash in Paris.
20 October 2023

'New Zealand have massive respect for Argentina' - Ian Foster

All Blacks head coach Ian Foster insisted that they have immense respect for Argentina as the two teams meet each other in the semi-final of the Rugby World Cup on Friday.
20 October 2023

Argentina's fans will bring the noise in Paris - and Los Pumas have slowly turned up the volume on their World Cup campaign

Following an underwhelming display against England in their tournament opener, Argentina have built their way to another World Cup semi-final.
19 October 2023

Mark Telea returns to New Zealand side for semi-final against Argentina

New Zealand have recalled winger Mark Telea for Friday's Rugby World Cup semi-final against Argentina.
18 October 2023

Rugby World Highlights: Quarter-final: Ireland v New Zealand

New Zealand managed to hold off a fightback from Ireland as they sealed a 28-24 victory in the Rugby World Cup quarter-final at Stade de France on Saturday. The All Blacks now face Argentina in the semi-final of the competition.
15 October 2023

Match Centre: Rugby World Cup Quarter-Final: Ireland 24-28 New Zealand

New Zealand successfully managed to overcome Ireland as they sealed a thrilling 28-24 win in the Rugby World Cup quarter-final game at Stade de France on Saturday.
14 October 2023

New Zealand drop Mark Telea for Rugby World Cup quarter-final against Ireland

New Zealand head coach Ian Foster drop winger Mark Telea from the matchday squad for the upcoming Rugby World Cup quarter-final to be played at Stade de France on Saturday.
13 October 2023

‘Dartboard’ format for future World Cup draws could be solution to avoiding lopsidedness of quarter-finals

Whilst Ireland v New Zealand and South Africa's meeting with France will have everybody gripped this weekend, the lopsided nature of the World Cup draw needs to be addressed - and a British scientist may have an answer.
12 October 2023

Ireland's recent success against New Zealand will be irrelevant in quarter-final - Johnny Sexton

Ireland skipper Johnny Sexton reckons their recent success against New Zealand will not be an influential matter as the two teams lock horns in the quarter-final of the Rugby World Cup in Saint-Denis on Saturday.
12 October 2023

Ireland name unchanged XV for quarter-final against New Zealand

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has named an unchanged starting line up for the upcoming Rugby World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand to be played at Stade de France on Saturday.
11 October 2023

Dan Carter and Bryan Habana among five players to be inducted into World Rugby Hall of Fame

World Rugby has announced that World Cup winners Dan Carter and Bryan Habana will be among the five players to be inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame.
10 October 2023

A Rugby World Cup Team of the Pool Stages

TRU contributor James Orpin selects some of his standout performers from the pool stages with the aim of mixing in stars from Tier 1 and Tier 2 nations.
10 October 2023

Rugby World Cup Highlights: Pool A - New Zealand v Uruguay

New Zealand came up with a 11-try performance as they thrashed Uruguay 73-0 in their Pool A encounter of the Rugby World Cup as they sealed a passage to the quarter-finals. Watch the highlights from the game.
6 October 2023

Match Centre: Rugby World Cup Pool A: New Zealand 73-0 Uruguay

Leicester Fainga'anuku scored a hat-trick as New Zealand blanked out Uruguay 73-0 at OL Stadium on Thursday to reach the quarter-final of the Rugby World Cup.
6 October 2023

Sam Cane to start for New Zealand against Uruguay

New Zealand head coach Ian Foster has handed skipper Sam Cane his first start in the ongoing Rugby World Cup for the clash against Uruguay to be played at OL Stadium on Thursday.
3 October 2023