Mike Blair: 'We've got so much growth in us, there's more we can do'
"We're really pleased with five tries, I was just being to Jordie Barrett there, and I was saying to him like, there's there's so …
Henry Lee
25 Aug 2026, 1:28
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Henry Lee is a New Zealand-based multimedia sports journalist and radio producer who covers rugby with a strong focus on the technical aspects and strategies of the game. He works as a producer and writer for Sport Nation, and his experience also includes sports writing and social media production across multiple codes and publications.
'Poked a bear': Neil Barnes on the Springboks' response awaiting the All Blacks
The Kiwis, who head into the second Test match with seven wins from seven games in 2026, are preparing for a Springboks bounce-bac…
Henry Lee
24 Aug 2026, 16:20
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Jason Ryan likens All Blacks' scrum battle to '12 rounds of boxing'
Ryan, speaking to Scotty & Izzy on Sport Nation NZ, Ryan described how he saw the scrum battle from up in the coaching box at…
Henry Lee
24 Aug 2026, 2:05
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Richie Mo'unga weighs in on the All Blacks' new attacking game plan
According to Mo'unga, it hasn't taken him long to adjust to the new game-plan, and in fact, it's something the 32-year-old is exci…
Henry Lee
23 Aug 2026, 20:48
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Richie Mo'unga on Ruben Love's rise amid All Blacks No.10 battle
"It's really special. It's been a long time, but I'm just really grateful to be back in this environment, thankful to Rens and the…
Henry Lee
23 Aug 2026, 17:07
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All Blacks draft in experienced prop and one-Test lock amid injury concerns
Both squad members will miss the Lions midweek fixture, and will be under a concussion protocol cloud ahead of the second Test in …
Henry Lee
22 Aug 2026, 16:27
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'Nothing in that game': Rennie delivers blunt assessment after victory over Boks
"Ethan de Groot was crook overnight, and but yeah, look, we're really happy with with the effort up front, and scrum was really …
Henry Lee
22 Aug 2026, 12:22
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'Serious shift': All Blacks MOTM reflects on 17-point Ellis Park triumph
The All Blacks were vastly improved in the second half, specifically in the scrum, where George Bower, Fletcher Newell, and Asafo …
Henry Lee
22 Aug 2026, 11:17
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Opinion
All Blacks player ratings vs Springboks | 1st Test Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry 2026
The visitors managed the second half expertly, while the Springboks were ill-disciplined and erratic defensively.
Henry Lee
22 Aug 2026, 10:14
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Hansen forced to draft in two players ahead of ‘pressure’ Wallaroos clash
Following the Black Ferns' clash with the Wallaroos, they will travel to South Africa to feature in a double header with the All B…
Henry Lee
17 Aug 2026, 22:16
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Josh Moorby reveals All Blacks’ expectations of Boks amid style debate
There's been a tense feel to the first Test week in the Republic, with both coaches responding to and discussing certain narrative…
Henry Lee
17 Aug 2026, 21:36
Patrick Tuipulotu dismisses 'underdogs' tag ahead of Springboks showdown
Tuipulotu looms as a likely contender to feature in Dave Rennie's starting lineup for the first Test of Rugby's Greatest Rivalry a…
Henry Lee
17 Aug 2026, 17:51
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Jason Ryan’s blunt assessment of the Springboks’ scrum ahead of first Test
"I think we took a step forward tonight [against the Bulls], I really do," Ryan told Justin Marshall on Sky Sport.
Henry Lee
17 Aug 2026, 16:34
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'Mixed bag': Mike Blair delivers honest All Blacks attack assessment
Looking back, Blair was pleased with the overall performance against the Bulls, but also believed they could have been more clinic…
Henry Lee
16 Aug 2026, 20:19
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Report: Former Wallabies coach turned NRL assistant poised for Waratahs return
In 2025, Cheika led the Tigers to the Premiership final, before jetting back to Australia to help the Roosters in the NRL.
Henry Lee
16 Aug 2026, 18:00
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Noah Hotham called into All Blacks camp as prop departs
The 23-year-old has represented the All Blacks on three occasions.
Henry Lee
16 Aug 2026, 14:45
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Dave Rennie opens up on All Blacks’ progress ahead of first SA Test
Stand-in All Blacks captain Codie Taylor, who scored a double in his first appearance on tour, said that he feels as though his si…
Henry Lee
15 Aug 2026, 15:53
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'Massive': Rennie on Anton Segner's MOTM performance against Bulls
Speaking to SuperSport after his performance, Segner said the conditions were "different" to what he's used too in New Zealand.
Henry Lee
15 Aug 2026, 14:43
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'Sweating': All Blacks boss on McKenzie, Jordan and Roigard's injury worries
Roigard hasn't featured for the All Blacks on Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour so far, with Kyle Preston and Cortez Ratima taking the…
Henry Lee
15 Aug 2026, 13:28
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Opinion
All Blacks player ratings vs Bulls | Rugby's Greatest Rivalry 2026
Dave Rennie's side beat Johan Ackermann's Bulls at Loftus Versfeld, 50-19, just seven days out from the first Test of Rugby's Grea…
Henry Lee
15 Aug 2026, 11:58
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