Rugby Internationals News
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Les Kiss understands what Joe Schmidt didn't about the 'Australian way'
There are a lot of misconceptions about what ‘the Australian way to play rugby’ is, and it consistently misleads people into g…
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John Ferguson
29 Oct 2026, 13:21
Wallabies and Wallaroos stars claim top honours at Rugby Australia Awards
Fraser McReight has capped off a career-best 12 months in Wallaby gold by winning the coveted John Eales Medal at the Rugby Austra…
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Finn Morton
29 Oct 2026, 3:55
Zac Lomax gets Australia A shot in second USA match
Australia A head coach Stephen Larkham has handed cross-code star Zac Lomax his first crack in the gold jersey in a heavily rotate…
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Ned Lester
28 Oct 2026, 19:29
South Africa-born flanker to captain new-look USA XV against Australia A
South Africa-born backrower Marno Redelinghuys will captain a new-look USA XV in the second clash with Australia A.
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Finn Morton
28 Oct 2026, 17:41
Ruben Love's injury has set the All Blacks back
What worries me is that, even when Love’s fit again, there’ll be a belief that he hasn’t had enough time in the saddle to wa…
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Hamish Bidwell
28 Oct 2026, 16:56
Les Kiss outlines what he hopes to see from Wallabies on Spring Tour
Wallabies coach Les Kiss is hoping the players will get some payoff for the hard work they’ve put in behind the scenes.
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Finn Morton
28 Oct 2026, 16:49
Why the UK tour is so important in the All Blacks' quest to rebuild their aura
Dave Rennie has picked an All Blacks squad full of explosive power and lashings of skill as they look to rebuild their aura
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Gregor Paul
28 Oct 2026, 11:50
Blair Kinghorn: ‘You're always p****d off… No-one's ever happy not playing’
The Scotland full-back was dropped at the start of this year's Six Nations but is aiming to reclaim the No.15 jersey against New Z…
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Bryn Palmer
28 Oct 2026, 11:07
Mick Cleary: ‘Borthwick’s squad may not set the pulses racing but it has substance. It's time to lay down markers.’
The Nations Championship comes at a challenging time but England must make a statement with only nine full-bore Tests left before …
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Mick Cleary
28 Oct 2026, 5:23
Kurtley Beale receives Wallabies recall as Les Kiss adds three to squad
95-Test capped Kurtley Beale is among the final three additions to the Wallabies squad for the Nations Championship Northern Serie…
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Finn Morton
27 Oct 2026, 21:13
Rennie details All Blacks’ plan to tackle calf injuries
Rennie told media in Auckland on Tuesday that Tuipulotu has just started to run, but has not got through any contact work post Sou…
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Henry Lee
27 Oct 2026, 15:13
Galthie's inherent conservatism could yet hinder France as World Cup approaches
The French head coach is banking on experienced grunt up front but he should not overlook the fearlessness of youth
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Gavin Mortimer
27 Oct 2026, 2:08
‘It’s not ability’: USA XV coach reflects on Australia A defeat
USA XV coach Scott Lawrence insists ability isn’t the issue for the Eagles-heavy roster, but has instead identified consistency …
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Finn Morton
26 Oct 2026, 20:10
All Blacks confirm Richie Mo'unga's timeline among other injury updates
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has delivered an injury update after naming his 36-man squad for the Nations Championship, inclu…
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Ned Lester
26 Oct 2026, 18:35
Rennie hints at expanded McKenzie-Barrett partnership for Nations Championship
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has hinted at more game time for Damian McKenzie and Beauden Barrett as the 10-15 partnership ah…
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Ben Smith
26 Oct 2026, 18:20
All Blacks coach on Sam Darry: 'We've just got amazing depth in that position'
In the recent Bledisloe Cup series, Canterbury teammate Jamie Hannah was called up over Darry, with the same result in Tuesday's N…
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Henry Lee
26 Oct 2026, 14:13
Dave Rennie provides insight into Leicester Fainga'anuku's positional future
Explaining his selections to media on Tuesday morning, the All Blacks head coach said he's excited to get Fainga'anuku into camp.
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Henry Lee
26 Oct 2026, 13:06
'He came up in discussions': Dave Rennie on the omission of Kyren Taumoefolau
Taumoefolau bagged 19 tries in his 11 starts for Tasman this season, also leading the competition in clean breaks, defenders beate…
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Ned Lester
26 Oct 2026, 12:51
Big calls headline All Blacks' 36-man squad for Nations Championship
"We have enjoyed fantastic support at home and away this year and acknowledge the thousands of Kiwis who we know will be setting a…
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Henry Lee
26 Oct 2026, 10:30
The Hilux NPC Form XV: Standout performers across the 2026 season
Plenty of surprising, eye-catching new talent emerged, alongside familiar names who stepped up.
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Adam Julian
25 Oct 2026, 23:38
Wallabies to face All Blacks at iconic MCG in 2027 Bledisloe Cup
Melbourne will continue to host future Bledisloe Cup fixtures, with the Victorian Government also confirming the two sides will me…
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Henry Lee
25 Oct 2026, 18:19
All Blacks injury crisis: Predicted 36-man Nations Championship squad
Rennie announced Mo'unga could be fit and available for the final two Tests of the Northern Tour, but that leaves question marks a…
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Henry Lee
25 Oct 2026, 16:37
‘Still a lot of positives’ for USA XV despite Australia A defeat
USA XV backrower Mano Redelinghuys believes there are “still a lot of positives” to take out of a 61-12 defeat to Australia A.
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Finn Morton
24 Oct 2026, 19:40
USA XV player ratings vs Australia A | International Rugby 2026
Australia A have run away with a big 61-12 win over a USA XV in Nashville, Tennessee, in the first of two meetings between the sid…
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Finn Morton
24 Oct 2026, 17:50
Australia XV player ratings vs USA | International Rugby 2026
Four tries in the first half to Australia, two scored while down a man after a 20-minute red card, gave Australia a commanding 26-…
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Ben Smith
24 Oct 2026, 17:46
Fiji off to winning start under World Cup-winning coach Jake White
Fiji are off to a winning start under new coach Jake White, with veteran playmaker Ben Volavola proving the difference against Jap…
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Finn Morton
24 Oct 2026, 15:28
Three All Blacks ruled out of Nations Championship with more uncertain
The All Blacks have announced that three players will miss the Northern Tour due to injuries, further extending an already extensi…
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Ned Lester
23 Oct 2026, 18:46
Gabriel Hamer-Webb: 'Becoming the man of the family so young was a tough thing' ’
The Leicester wing endured losing his father at 18 and the death of his brother last year but has found strength in adversity for …
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Neil Squires
23 Oct 2026, 0:54
Teddy Wilson’s whirlwind few days from Australia A omission to Wallabies
The 23-year-old had been left out of the Australia A plans for a reason, with Wallabies coach Les Kiss the one making the call.
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Finn Morton
22 Oct 2026, 23:22
Graham Henry: 'You wonder, he's a 35-year-old superstar... old father time'
Sir Graham Henry says he was thrilled to see Beauden Barrett return to form with his two starts at fullback in the Bledisloe Cup.
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Ned Lester
22 Oct 2026, 23:00
Graham Henry: What the Springboks series taught the All Blacks
Sir Graham Henry has shed more light on how the All Blacks are responding to their Greatest Rivalry series defeat to the Springbok…
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Ned Lester
22 Oct 2026, 20:51
Former Australia U20 captain among new faces in Wallabies squad
Former Australia U20 captain Teddy Wilson and loosehead prop Tom Lambert could make their Wallabies debuts next month.
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Finn Morton
22 Oct 2026, 20:24
Nine Wallabies named in strong Australia A side to take on USA XV
An all-Wallaby tight five will suit up for Australia A against an Eagles-heavy USA XV this weekend.
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Finn Morton
22 Oct 2026, 18:13
SVNS star set to start as Jake White names first team as Fiji coach
HSBC SVNS Series star Terio Tamani will feature in the Flying Fijians' run-on side for the first time this weekend.
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Finn Morton
22 Oct 2026, 17:19
Former Randwick captain to start for USA XV against Australia A
Former Randwick captain and Brisbane City lock Nathan Den Hoedt will come up against some of Australia’s top rugby talent this w…
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Finn Morton
22 Oct 2026, 16:43
Six Ireland squad takeaways - a 'specimen' and spicy competition but Munster may be miffed
The Ireland coach summons 'specimen' James McNabney, has two No.10s in form and hot competition on the wings, but Munster may not …
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Pat McCarry
22 Oct 2026, 9:09
'He's been our star performer at training': Duhan van der Merwe back for Edinburgh in poignant Lions clash
The Scotland wing aims to put 18 months of injury hassles behind him when he plays his first game of the season for Edinburgh on F…
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Bryn Palmer
22 Oct 2026, 6:00
'It just has to happen. It is killing me': Ex-All Black sick of seeing Suaalii grounded
Ex-All Black James Parsons has reached the end of his tether watching the Wallabies fail to capitalise on Joseph Suaalii's X-facto…
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Ned Lester
21 Oct 2026, 19:09
‘Lot more to prove’: Mark Nawaqanitawase opens up on rugby union return
Dual-code superstar Mark Nawaqanitawase is returning to rugby union with a point to prove ahead of Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027.
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Finn Morton
21 Oct 2026, 18:28
Dave Rennie weighs in on 'winding back' the game clock after Meredith TMO intervention
A TMO intervention to look back at potential foul play by Cam Roigard on Declan Meredith in the act of scoring a try has opened up…
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Ben Smith
21 Oct 2026, 17:03
Report: All Blacks add Scotland to growing list of pre-World Cup fixtures
Scotland will return to New Zealand for the first time in 27 years to face the All Blacks in 2027 during preparations for the Rugb…
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Ben Smith
21 Oct 2026, 13:12
Sexton to coach Ireland XV as 2026/27 schedule revealed
Ulster's Mark Sexton has been appointed as head coach for Ireland XV's three confirmed fixtures in 2026/27.
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Jon Newcombe
21 Oct 2026, 6:55
All Blacks great reacts to ‘the genius of Beauden Barrett’
All Blacks greats Justin Marshall and Kieran Read have reacted to Beauden Barrett’s standout performance in the 43-21 win over t…
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Finn Morton
20 Oct 2026, 16:50
Steve Hansen's 'inconvenient fact' for Les Kiss' Wallabies
Former All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has identified what he calls an "inconvenient fact" holding the Wallabies back after another …
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Ned Lester
20 Oct 2026, 14:58
Why South Africa's ‘scrum dominance’ gospel is spreading around the world
How the Springboks set up to dominate the scrum is being copied at club and international level in both the men's and women's game…
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Nick Bishop
20 Oct 2026, 10:23
‘If the Bledisloe Cup must be a two-Test series, why not put it up for grabs every match?’
After New Zealand retained the trophy for a 24th straight year, is it time to change the format?
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Brett McKay
20 Oct 2026, 0:53
'Haven't been showing up': Ex-All Black and Jeremy Paul lay into Wallabies after Bledisloe defeats
Former Wallabies hooker Jeremy Paul chimed in, agreeing with Read, admitting he turned the game off late in the contest.
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Henry Lee
19 Oct 2026, 23:35
The two players that could be Les Kiss’s silver bullet
These are two genuine impact players and difference makers the Wallabies can no longer afford to ignore.
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John Ferguson
19 Oct 2026, 22:13
SVNS great says Bledisloe II offered ‘taste’ of Rugby World Cup 2027
All Blacks Sevens great Karl Te Nana is confident Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 will be a massive hit in Australia.
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Finn Morton
19 Oct 2026, 21:45
All Blacks take another step towards solving second-row puzzle
The All Blacks' second-row depth has been the cause of a persistent selection headache in 2026, but a stand-out performance in Syd…
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Ned Lester
19 Oct 2026, 21:37
Crusaders support forwards coach for USA Eagles World Cup opportunity
New Crusaders head coach Scott Hansen said that Perrin's opportunity will make him a better coach moving forward.
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Henry Lee
19 Oct 2026, 20:24
Michael Hooper sees shades of Rugby World Cup winner in current Wallaby
Wallabies great Michael Hooper believes Isaac Henry is maybe a bit like 1999 Rugby World Cup winner Nathan Grey.
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Finn Morton
19 Oct 2026, 17:57
'I believe in it': Dave Rennie doubles down on All Blacks' World Cup plan
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has doubled down on his commitment to play high tempo attacking rugby at the 2027 Rugby World Cu…
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Ben Smith
19 Oct 2026, 17:30
Damian McKenzie unpacks why the All Blacks are beginning to fire
The All Blacks secured a 31-point win at Eden Park just over a week ago, before putting on an attacking clinic in the first half a…
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Henry Lee
19 Oct 2026, 17:16
Jason Ryan says All Blacks have 'got to be careful' as Rennie-ball gathers pace
Another Bledisloe Cup sweep has added two wins to the All Blacks' 2026 season tally, but "the most pleasing thing" about the games…
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Ned Lester
19 Oct 2026, 16:50
The All Blacks are successfully heading in the wrong direction
This isn’t about everything being better in my day and how we walked 10 miles to school in bare feet every morning. It’s about…
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Hamish Bidwell
19 Oct 2026, 13:51
Why the Wallabies must mount a more convincing case for the defence
Les Kiss was once a pioneering defence coach, but the new Australia supremo's area of expertise has yet to improve substantially s…
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Nick Bishop
19 Oct 2026, 12:05
Rugby World Cup match official joins Test coaching team in shock switch
Ben Whitehouse has joined Steve Tandy's Wales coaching team on a full-time basis as a specialist coach.
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Jon Newcombe
19 Oct 2026, 9:58
All Blacks have Springboks within their sights in World Rankings
Resounding back-to-back Bledisloe Cup wins have put the All Blacks within touching distance of the Springboks again at the top of …
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Jon Newcombe
19 Oct 2026, 6:26
All Blacks winger ruled out for rest of 2026 as injury woes mount
Carter picked up the high-ankle injury in the act of scoring in the second half of the first Bledisloe Cup Test at Eden Park again…
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Henry Lee
18 Oct 2026, 23:31
Perspective is needed on Wallabies thrashings, but RA must learn its lessons
Let’s not tiptoe around the lessons; they are black on white, and we have now seen them out in the open.
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John Ferguson
18 Oct 2026, 22:22
Whitney Hansen: 'Six months ago we would have left 60 points out there'
Tuliau-Tua’a's four try-second half was proof of the system that Hansen is building, and how players out of the Farah Palmer Cup…
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Henry Lee
18 Oct 2026, 15:05
'It's not good enough': Wallabies digest loss as Suaalii and Jorgensen come under spotlight
Wallabies coach Les Kiss is unsure if he will find the answers in time after the All Blacks delivered an attacking masterclass to …
'20 to go he might get me': Beauden Barrett on Bledisloe double as 150th cap looms
Beauden Barrett has extended his All Blacks try record to 48 after a Bledisloe double in Sydney inched him closer to the former sp…
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Ben Smith
17 Oct 2026, 23:38
'Unbelievable': All Blacks coach heaps praise on in-form loose-forward
Lakai finished with a game-high 18 carries against the Wallabies, making sixteen tackles, missing only four.
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Henry Lee
17 Oct 2026, 19:51
Neil Barnes: 'That's who we are, that's what our people expect from us'
Barnes, who addressed media in Sydney post-match, admitted that no matter who the All Blacks play, the fundamentals of their game …
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Henry Lee
17 Oct 2026, 17:42
‘Best in the world’: Dave Rennie on keeping Wallabies breakdown ace quiet
Despite the Wallabies flanker's class, the All Blacks suffocated McReight's opportunities over the ball, limiting him to very few …
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Henry Lee
17 Oct 2026, 14:54
The ‘really good positive’ for Wallabies despite All Blacks defeat
Les Kiss wasn’t surprised to see Declan Meredith produce an impressive performance in just his fourth Test start.
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Finn Morton
17 Oct 2026, 4:03
Rennie explains why All Blacks are ‘fortunate’ to have Beauden Barrett
Dave Rennie has explained how fortunate the All Blacks are to have someone like Beauden Barrett in the mix.
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Finn Morton
17 Oct 2026, 3:32
All Blacks pile on the points to complete Bledisloe Cup series sweep
Les Kiss concedes the ruthless All Blacks delivered his side a brutal reality check after heaping more misery on the Wallabies.
All Blacks player ratings vs Australia | Bledisloe Cup II 2026
The All Blacks have comprehensively beat the Wallabies for the second week in a row by 43-21 in Sydney. Here's how the All Blacks…
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Ben Smith
16 Oct 2026, 23:54
Wallabies player ratings vs New Zealand | Bledisloe Cup II 2026
The Wallabies have fallen to a record 13th straight defeat to the All Blacks, losing 43-21 at Sydney’s Accor Stadium.
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Finn Morton
16 Oct 2026, 23:51
Mark Nawaqanitawase breaks silence on Test allegiance speculation
Cross-code star Mark Nawaqanitawase has posted a story on his Instagram account acknowledging the growing speculation about his fu…
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Ned Lester
16 Oct 2026, 16:01
Uncapped flyer enters All Blacks' matchday 23 as Jordie Barrett a late scratch
Jordie Barrett has been ruled out of the second Bledisloe Cup Test in Sydney with a tight calf, triggering an intriguing reshuffle…
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Ned Lester
16 Oct 2026, 15:54
Ex-All Blacks captain Scott Barrett opens up on deceptive 'flat tyre' injury
Scott Barrett has returned to the international arena as if he never left. However, the past 11 months have been far from smooth, …
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Ned Lester
16 Oct 2026, 13:53
European newcomers primed for debut Test against world record holders
Gibraltar will make their competitive debut on Saturday with a home fixture against Cyprus in Rugby Europe's Conference division.
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Jon Newcombe
16 Oct 2026, 0:47
‘It’s on this group’: Harry Wilson’s message before Bledisloe II
Harry Wilson has spoken about the opportunity the Wallabies have this weekend against the All Blacks, following last weekend's los…
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Finn Morton
15 Oct 2026, 21:11
Stats show how Du'Plessis Kirifi earned his All Blacks recall
All Blacks coach Dave Rennie is backing Du'Plessis Kirifi to deliver "something a little bit different" in his hard-earned All Bla…
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Ned Lester
15 Oct 2026, 20:40
Uncapped fly-half earns Wallabies chance after ‘dominating the second team’
Wallabies captain Harry Wilson is excited to see Harry McLaughlin-Phillips get his chance in the gold jersey against the All Black…
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Finn Morton
15 Oct 2026, 20:16
Why Josh Jacomb hasn't got a chance at No.10 yet for the All Blacks
The All Blacks have resisted giving Josh Jacomb a chance to start against the Wallabies in Sydney in the final Bledisloe Test, opt…
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Ben Smith
15 Oct 2026, 20:12
All Blacks great declares Wallaby ‘the best number eight in the world’
81-Test All Blacks halfback Justin Marshall has declared Harry Wilson “the best number eight in the world” right now.
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Finn Morton
15 Oct 2026, 17:02
'There's no side in the world dominating': Dave Rennie on the All Blacks' high ball strategy
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has claimed that "no team in the world" is dominating the aerial battle ahead of the Wallabies r…
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Ben Smith
14 Oct 2026, 23:11
Why Les Kiss believes Wallabies ‘have a game’ to beat the All Blacks
The Wallabies were unbeaten from five matches under Kiss before taking on the All Blacks at their fortress Eden Park.
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Finn Morton
14 Oct 2026, 22:09
Les Kiss explains Wallabies fly-half change with prospect in line to debut
Harry McLaughlin-Phillips is set to become Wallaby number 1001 after being named to come off the bench against the All Blacks.
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Finn Morton
14 Oct 2026, 21:14
How Dave Rennie will measure Timoci Tavatavanawai's success in Sydney
Timoci Tavatavanwai has been given a long-awaited opportunity in the black jersey in Saturday's Bledisloe Cup Test in Sydney, and …
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Ned Lester
14 Oct 2026, 21:05
'Nil all at full-time': Dave Rennie weighs in on All Blacks-Wallabies 2027 pool clash
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has offered his thoughts on the "crazy draw" for Rugby World Cup 2027 which will see either New …
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Ben Smith
14 Oct 2026, 20:17
Fiji name first squad of Jake White era ahead of Japan Centennial Test
Jake White will oversee a fairly experienced and familiar Flying Fijians squad in his first hit-out as the team’s head coach.
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Finn Morton
14 Oct 2026, 20:16
Wallabies make bold No.10 call in team for Bledisloe II
Wallabies head coach Les Kiss has backed rookie Test playmaker Declan Meredith to steer the ship against the All Blacks in Sydney …
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Ned Lester
14 Oct 2026, 19:02
All Blacks refresh tight five and overhaul bench for Bledisloe II
The All Blacks have made only three changes to their starting XV for the second Bledisloe Cup Test in Sydney, but extensive change…
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Ned Lester
14 Oct 2026, 18:00
Breakout North Harbour star earns 'dream' Blues deal
The Blues have snapped up one of the breakout stars of the 2026 NPC season, signing North Harbour's Rory Taylor to a two-year deal…
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Ned Lester
14 Oct 2026, 17:26
Ex-NRL star called in as Tom Lynagh ruled out of Australia A tour
Former NRL star Zac Lomax and Wallabies prospect Harry McLaughlin-Phillips have been called into the Australia A squad ahead of a …
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Finn Morton
14 Oct 2026, 16:12
All Blacks can mount World Cup tilt, if they can keep Jordie Barrett and Cam Roigard fit
The All Blacks are on an upward curve but injuries to Jordie Barrett and Cam Roigard could derail a World Cup push
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Gregor Paul
14 Oct 2026, 12:52
Familiar question emerges ahead of second Bledisloe Test
For 24 years in a row, the Bledisloe Cup has travelled from New Zealand Rugby HQ to the arena of choice, only to return to its fam…
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Ned Lester
13 Oct 2026, 22:52
'Have to deal with physically': Wallabies on All Black midfield pair Barrett and Tupaea
The Wallabies are well aware of the threat posed by starting All Black midfielders Jordie Barrett and Quinn Tupaea heading into Sy…
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Ben Smith
13 Oct 2026, 18:51
Tana Umaga: 'I think he'll go down as one of the best we've had'
Former All Blacks captain Umaga played for the 'Canes 122 times through some iconic eras alongside legendary teammates, but never …
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Ned Lester
13 Oct 2026, 18:51
Jordie Barrett weighs in on the Wallabies' latest NRL recruits
Next year's Rugby World Cup in Australia has lured some of the very top NRL talent across the great code divide, and All Blacks st…
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Ned Lester
13 Oct 2026, 15:56
Second-half Bledisloe capitulation lays bare Wallabies’ lack of bench depth
With two key players unavailable and another suspended, Australia's lack of experienced cover was seriously exposed in Auckland.
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Brett McKay
13 Oct 2026, 1:54
World Rugby Under 20 Challenger Cup round three review
Chile and Belgium will meet in the World Rugby U20 Challenger final after both overcame Brazil and Namibia to qualify for the titl…
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Francisco Isaac
13 Oct 2026, 1:26
Steve Hansen weighs in on the All Blacks' Bledisloe demolition job
Sir Steve Hansen says the Wallabies won't be far off the pace should they adjust their game plan for the second Test in the Bledis…
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Ned Lester
12 Oct 2026, 22:27
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii reveals thoughts on Wallabies wing switch
Wallabies utility Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has embraced the opportunity to play a new position in the last two Test matches.
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Finn Morton
12 Oct 2026, 21:41
The All Blacks haven't turned the corner just yet after the Eden Park show
When you win as comfortably as the All Blacks did at Eden Park, it’s natural to think that talent will be enough to do the same …
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Hamish Bidwell
12 Oct 2026, 21:37
Jeff Wilson points to crucial factor in Damian McKenzie's No.10 display
McKenzie was named at first-five after both Richie Mo'unga and Ruben Love were ruled out of the Bledisloe Cup series through injur…
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Henry Lee
12 Oct 2026, 21:33
Wallabies’ warning signs were flashing at Eden Park under relentless All Blacks’ attack
The All Blacks picked the Wallabies apart in the last 30 minutes at Eden Park, but the warning signs were there much earlier.
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John Ferguson
12 Oct 2026, 19:11
Dave Rennie lifts lid on Timoci Tavatavanawai's All Blacks omissions
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has offered some insight into what is holding Timoci Tavatavanawai back in the New Zealand selec…
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Ned Lester
12 Oct 2026, 17:34
Wallabies ‘faced the music’ as attention turns to Bledisloe II in Sydney
Tom Wright has reflected on the Wallabies’ disappointment after a 50-19 defeat to the All Blacks at Eden Park.
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Finn Morton
12 Oct 2026, 16:28
Fiji Rugby turn to Jake White to lead 2027 Rugby World Cup campaign
White will replace interim head coach Senirusi Seruvakula, who took over from Mick Byrne, who departed the role in April.
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Henry Lee
12 Oct 2026, 16:15
How the All Blacks left ‘waarheid’ behind at the Garden of Eden
The first Bledisloe Cup game between New Zealand and Australia provided further evidence that planet rugby is moving away from Sou…
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Nick Bishop
12 Oct 2026, 2:42
‘I'm inspired’: Why an All Blacks veteran still draws inspiration from his younger brother
Speaking to New Zealand-based media from the All Blacks' hotel in Sydney, the 146-Test first-five admitted it was a special night …
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Henry Lee
11 Oct 2026, 22:07
Beauden Barrett: 'It was clear I wasn't up the pecking order'
Speaking from the All Blacks' Sydney hotel, Barrett said he would be lying if his stint on the sidelines hadn't affected his confi…
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Henry Lee
11 Oct 2026, 19:59
12 Wallabies named in Australia A squad for two-match USA tour
Queensland Reds fly-half Tom Lynagh is among the 12 Wallabies named in the Australia A squad to face the USA Eagles.
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Finn Morton
11 Oct 2026, 16:22
Rugby stars react as 49-Test Wallaby Andrew Kellaway announces retirement
49-Test Wallabies winger Andrew Kellaway has called time on a 12-year professional career that included stints both in Australia a…
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Finn Morton
11 Oct 2026, 16:06
Whitney Hansen bolsters Black Ferns selection panel with former legend
“Whitney likes being challenged; she’ll listen to you, have a good think about it and is not afraid to change her mind."
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Henry Lee
11 Oct 2026, 13:30
Mike Blair: 'Brilliant opportunity to build depth before the World Cup'
Segner and Asafo Aumua clashed heads during the second half, resulting in two failed HIA's, while Blackadder pulled up with a calf…
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Henry Lee
10 Oct 2026, 19:16
Law quirk may save Wallabies gun after hip drop tackle sidelines Leroy Carter
Rob Valetini may be fortunate World Rugby's new hip-drop penalty is yet to be validated after the Wallabies backrower's late tackl…
Wallabies turn to Corey Toole and young midfielder after Len Ikitau injury
Ikitau left the field on the 30 minute mark, and didn't return as his side fell to a 50-19 defeat at the hands of Dave Rennie's Al…
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Henry Lee
10 Oct 2026, 17:50
All Blacks' verdict on returning lock Scott Barrett in Bledisloe win
Returning All Black lock Scott Barrett produced a faultless display at Eden Park on his return, giving the All Blacks engine room …
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Ben Smith
10 Oct 2026, 17:47
Overlooked Du’Plessis Kirifi earns All Blacks call-up amid injury crisis
Ethan Blackadder, Anton Segner, Leroy Carter, and Asafo Aumua will all stay in Auckland ahead of the second Test, with Du'Plessis …
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Henry Lee
10 Oct 2026, 14:07
Les Kiss reacts to defeat as Wallabies look to ‘return fire’ in Bledisloe II
Coach Les Kiss insists the Wallabies won’t be deterred by their 50-19 defeat to the All Blacks at Eden Park, as the team's Bledi…
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Finn Morton
10 Oct 2026, 2:40
Rennie identifies the difference-maker in All Blacks' sudden high ball success
A major area of criticism to come the All Blacks' way during and following the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series centred on their st…
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Ned Lester
10 Oct 2026, 2:27
Dave Rennie weighs in on All Blacks’ ‘quality performance’ against Wallabies
Addressing reporters post-match, Rennie said that he was expecting a bounce-back performance.
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Henry Lee
10 Oct 2026, 2:22
'He could probably have a 6, 7, 8 on his back': Jordie Barrett hailed after another world class showing
Head coach Dave Rennie and captain Dave Rennie has hailed the performance of Jordie Barrett in the 50-19 win over the Wallabies at…
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Ben Smith
10 Oct 2026, 2:21
All Blacks vs Wallabies takes: Roigard fuels 2nd half smashing, McReight erased
The All Blacks have secured the Bledisloe Cup for another year with a 50-19 win over the Wallabies at Eden Park. Here are quick ta…
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Ben Smith
10 Oct 2026, 1:41
Wallabies player ratings vs All Blacks | 2026 Bledisloe I
The Wallabies have lost their first game under coach Les Kiss, falling away during the second half in a 50-19 defeat to the All Bl…
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Finn Morton
10 Oct 2026, 1:04
All Blacks player ratings vs Wallabies | 2026 Bledisloe I
In the wake of Rugby's Greatest Rivalry came the latest attempt at storming rugby's greatest fortress, and no rival is more famili…
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Ned Lester
10 Oct 2026, 1:01
All Blacks pile on 50 points in emphatic Bledisloe Cup win at Eden Park
The Wallabies travelled across the ditch to Auckland with hope and the form to back it up, but Dave Rennie and the All Blacks stor…
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Henry Lee
10 Oct 2026, 0:57
The three key battlegrounds for the Wallabies and All Blacks at Eden Park
Let’s just have this said from the outset: the All Blacks, the second-ranked team in the world, are massive favourites at their …
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John Ferguson
09 Oct 2026, 16:53
Shaun Edwards to coach at Rugby World Cup after new Test role revealed
Shaun Edwards will coach at next year’s World Cup in Australia after a surprise appointment to join Felipe Contepomi’s Argenti…
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Neil Fissler
09 Oct 2026, 7:57
What has ‘really impressed’ All Blacks captain about Beauden Barrett
Beauden Barrett has made 145 Test appearances and won a Rugby World Cup title, and the All Blacks utility remains the consummate p…
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Finn Morton
08 Oct 2026, 20:57
‘Not just another game’: Les Kiss on Wallabies taking fight to All Blacks
Coach Les Kiss insists the Wallabies will take the fight to a formidable All Blacks outfit at their long-standing fortress Eden Pa…
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Finn Morton
08 Oct 2026, 18:26
How ending 62-year hoodoo fuels Wallabies before shot at All Blacks
Still, while history may not favour the away side ahead of this Test, Wilson and the Wallabies are walking towards the challenge.
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Finn Morton
08 Oct 2026, 17:14
'Not giving them any more ammo': Wallabies duck bait on Bledisloe prospects
Asked at his captain's run media session at Eden Park on Friday whether the All Blacks are vulnerable, Wilson refused to take the …
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Ned Lester
08 Oct 2026, 17:06
How to watch rugby’s Bledisloe Cup series in the USA
Everything rugby fans in the USA need to know about how to see all the action from this year’s Bledisloe Cup series between New …
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James Harrington
08 Oct 2026, 5:18
Why the Welsh ex-pat contingent should give Steve Tandy hope
The early season form of a clutch of Welsh men in England should give Steve Tandy cause for optimism with the Nations Championship…
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Mark Orders
08 Oct 2026, 1:40
World Rugby Under 20 Challenger Cup round two review
The second round of the World Rugby U20 Challenger wrapped up with hosts Chile recording a second consecutive bonus-point win, whi…
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Francisco Isaac
08 Oct 2026, 1:38
Dave Rennie speaks on facing the Wallabies after 2023 axing
Dave Rennie is preparing to square off against some familiar faces in this weekend's Bledisloe Cup clash at Eden Park, coaching th…
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Ned Lester
07 Oct 2026, 21:27
Dave Rennie: 'We just want more out of him. He's got a clear message'
Speaking with reporters after announcing his matchday 23 for the Test, Rennie cut straight to the point when addressing Lomax's om…
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Ned Lester
07 Oct 2026, 20:31
Why Kiss believes Beauden Barrett will be ‘very important’ for All Blacks
Barrett has only featured once for the All Blacks this season, playing nine minutes off the bench against the Springboks in Baltim…
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Finn Morton
07 Oct 2026, 20:20
Les Kiss explains ‘fairly simple’ selection call for All Blacks Test
Wallabies coach Les Kiss has explained the decision to stick with Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii on the wing.
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Finn Morton
07 Oct 2026, 19:56
All Blacks turn to Emoni Narawa with Richie Mo'unga's timeline uncertain
The All Blacks have brought in Emoni Narawa to cover the injured Richie Mo'unga, who is set to miss both Tests in the Bledisloe Cu…
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Ned Lester
07 Oct 2026, 19:52
Wallabies resist moving Suaalii in team to play the All Blacks
Wallabies head coach Les Kiss has named a strong side to challenge the All Blacks in the first Bledisloe Test at Eden Park.
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Ben Smith
07 Oct 2026, 18:43
Now is the time for Wallabies to end Bledisloe drought
The Wallabies have not had a better chance to end the Bledisloe Cup drought than here and now in 2026.
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Ben Smith
07 Oct 2026, 16:50
Former All Blacks trio headline Samoa’s squad for November Nations Cup
Former All Blacks Shaun Stevenson, Akira Ioane and Josh Ioane could make their Manu Samoa debuts during the World Rugby Nations Cu…
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Finn Morton
07 Oct 2026, 16:33
Beauden Barrett back in starting All Blacks team to play the Wallabies at Eden Park
The All Blacks have named their team to play the Wallabies at Eden Park with all three Barrett brothers named to play in the start…
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Ben Smith
07 Oct 2026, 16:11
All Blacks injury list continues to grow with double whammy before Wallabies
The All Blacks have suffered another injury setback ahead of their Bledisloe Cup series, with Richie Mo’unga and Fehi Fineangano…
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Josh Raisey
07 Oct 2026, 10:13
Can late-bloomer Maxime Lucu be France’s number one No.9 in Nations Championship?
With Antoine Dupont no longer an automatic choice at scrum-half, Bordeaux's Maxime Lucu could take centre stage in November.
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Nick Bishop
07 Oct 2026, 8:47
England confirm coaching change after Rugby World Cup 2027
England assistant coach Joe El-Abd will return to club coaching in France following next year's World Cup, the RFU have confirmed.
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Jon Newcombe
07 Oct 2026, 3:35
Why the Bledisloe Cup has the heritage and edge to match the RGR
For so long, a ding-dong rivalry, if the Wallabies renaissance can continue, the Bledisloe Cup has the kudos to rival RGR
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Gregor Paul
07 Oct 2026, 3:00
New All Black Bradley Slater: 'I’m not as good as them, but I bring a big work rate'
Do Not Disturb was set on Bradley Slater's phone the night he went to bed before he was rushed onto the All Blacks tour of South A…
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Adam Julian
06 Oct 2026, 18:25
Mark Mapletoft confirms England A coaching team
Mark Mapletoft has named the coaching team that will lead England A against Argentina XV at The Rec next month, retaining the bulk…
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Josh Raisey
06 Oct 2026, 8:31
Tana Umaga: 'You can definitely see the stamp of Les Kiss on this Wallabies side'
The changes Kiss has made have borne fruit, and All Blacks defence coach Tana Umaga was quick to put his finger on exactly where t…
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Ned Lester
05 Oct 2026, 22:56
‘Sticks in the guts’: Tana Umaga on defensive response required against Wallabies
"It's probably the one stat we look at the most: the three in the red that we lost," the former Moana Pasifika head coach said in …
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Henry Lee
05 Oct 2026, 21:28
Why Wallabies scrum-half Ryan Lonergan plays with taped fingers
Ryan Lonergan captained the Barbarians against Northampton Saints one week before the Wallabies started their 2023 Rugby World Cup…
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Finn Morton
05 Oct 2026, 21:03
Ryan Lonergan on potential matchup with All Blacks star Cam Roigard
Wallabies scrum-half Ryan Lonergan has pinpointed some of the traits that make Cam Roigard such an “attacking threat” for the …
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Finn Morton
05 Oct 2026, 19:17
Rugby World Cup final loss still motivates Shannon Frizell ahead of All Blacks return
Shannon Frizell's last game for the All Blacks was the 2023 Rugby World Cup final, a game which ended in heartbreak as the All Bla…
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Ben Smith
05 Oct 2026, 18:49
Ryan Lonergan’s full-circle Wallabies moment 374 days on from debut
Wallabies scrum-half Ryan Lonergan stepped off the team bus before a training session on a cool Tuesday morning in Auckland.
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Finn Morton
05 Oct 2026, 18:31
‘Everything felt new’: Rieko Ioane on a fresh All Blacks start after Leinster stint
While discussing the All Blacks' upcoming Bledisloe Cup series on Sport Nation NZ, Ioane explained how it felt returning to the na…
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Henry Lee
05 Oct 2026, 14:45
Cam Roigard: 'Mike and Rens have opened my eyes to managing that'
Star All Blacks halfback Cam Roigard has had two weeks to reflect on the Greatest Rivalry tour and put the lessons learned from th…
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Ned Lester
05 Oct 2026, 14:23
‘Australia are hitting a sweet spot of Test experience; it’s exciting to think where they could get to over the next 12 months’
With RWC 2027 just under a year away, Australia fans are daring to dream about what sort of shape their team might be in by then.
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Brett McKay
05 Oct 2026, 11:01
Former England back-row scores in Top 14 ahead of potential debut for new nation
Former England No.8 Nathan Hughes capped his call-up to Fiji’s squad by bagging a try in his first appearance of the Top 14 seas…
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Josh Raisey
05 Oct 2026, 3:09
Scott Barrett on what he saw at set piece time against the Springboks
Scott Barrett is set for his All Blacks return against the Wallabies and is excited to get back into Test rugby after watching the…
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Ben Smith
04 Oct 2026, 20:44
Allan Alaalatoa explains Wallabies’ ‘main focus’ before Bledisloe Cup opener
Allan Alaalatoa believes the visitors can take confidence and belief from their preparation into the fixture.
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Finn Morton
04 Oct 2026, 20:08
The biggest handbrake on the Wallabies’ momentum ahead of their Bledisloe Cup bid
On the surface, the Wallabies seem to have all the right cards to enter the Bledisloe Cup race with confidence and momentum, but t…
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John Ferguson
04 Oct 2026, 20:01
‘Looked pretty hard on myself’: ABs scrum coach addresses lingering set-piece concerns
Ryan, who said he's well aware of the challenges ahead against the Wallabies, addressed the media in Auckland on Monday.
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Henry Lee
04 Oct 2026, 19:29
‘What every kid dreams of’: How bolter found out about Wallabies call-up
Toby Macpherson was back home in Goondiwindi when his Wallabies dream was realised, selected in the Bledisloe Cup squad.
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Finn Morton
04 Oct 2026, 18:48
‘He’s fully selectable’: Jason Ryan on Shannon Frizell’s selection prospects
"Yeah, he's come in in great shape, and I think he's got a lot of confidence out of playing his two or three games for Tasman, wh…
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Henry Lee
04 Oct 2026, 18:23
Roosters premiership winner eyeing Suaalii reunion at Waratahs with Cheika
The 30-year-old could form a deadly midfield pairing, at both the Waratahs and potentially the Wallabies, with fellow code-hopping…
All Blacks No.10 picture shifts as Ruben Love set for surgery
“Ruben Love will undergo surgery after sustaining an ankle ligament injury, ruling him out for the remainder of the year,” an …
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Henry Lee
04 Oct 2026, 12:59
Oliver Smith's double helps Australia U18 rally to beat NZ Schools in thriller
Both sides attacked ferociously in the opening stages, but it was New Zealand that were offered the first real opportunity of the …
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Henry Lee
03 Oct 2026, 22:13
Trying to style Henry Pollock into a rugby icon is missing something
This Pollock stuff is about Pollock. It’s not about Northampton or England. It’s not even about rugby. It’s about a promoter…
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Hamish Bidwell
03 Oct 2026, 21:31
NZ Maori U18 end pathways tournament with 11-point upset over Australia Schools
Simpson, out of Sacred Heart College, was vice-captain of the run-on side alongside Enzo Kyle, who was also outstanding once again…
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Henry Lee
03 Oct 2026, 20:24
Dave Rennie reveals high-ball lessons and why back-three selection is crucial
"So generally, when the kicks are a little bit deeper, it allows you to then feed the fullback or ten, and then we get to play im…
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Henry Lee
03 Oct 2026, 18:38
‘He gets penalised’: Rennie’s blunt explanation for Du’Plessis Kirifi’s continued omission
Kirifi last played for the All Blacks on their end-of-year Northern Tour in 2025, featuring in the 52-26 victory over Wales in Car…
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Henry Lee
03 Oct 2026, 15:06
World Rugby Under 20 Challenger Cup round one review
The 2026 World Rugby U20 Challenger is underway, and the Chilean hosts have kicked off in style with an 83-19 win over Hong Kong C…
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Francisco Isaac
03 Oct 2026, 2:29
Australia U18 captain shifts positions for New Zealand Schools match
Australia U18 captain Justice Taumoepeau will start at openside flanker against the New Zealand Schools in Hamilton this weekend.
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Finn Morton
02 Oct 2026, 19:24
Wallabies great weighs in on Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii’s wing switch
Wallabies great Tim Horan wants to see Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii play on the wing more between now and Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027.
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Finn Morton
02 Oct 2026, 17:10
Injured stars hope for Christmas miracles as URC rivals smell Irish blood in the water
With two key Ireland players on the sidelines and all four provinces losing their opening URC games, the league's most dominant co…
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Pat McCarry
02 Oct 2026, 3:14
'After watching the Aussies on the weekend...': Richie Mo'unga's take on Wallabies
Richie Mo'unga is expecting to face a Wallabies team full of confidence when the All Blacks host their trans-Tasman rivals at Eden…
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Ned Lester
01 Oct 2026, 22:15
The history on the line in Wallabies’ ‘formidable’ All Blacks challenge
Coach Les Kiss has named a 34-man Wallabies squad that’s bracing for a “formidable challenge” across the ditch.
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Finn Morton
01 Oct 2026, 18:33
Why Les Kiss turned to Wallabies bolter for Bledisloe Cup series
Wallabies coach Les Kiss has explained the selection of Toby Macpherson in the 34-man squad for the Bledisloe Cup Series.
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Finn Morton
01 Oct 2026, 16:17
Edinburgh flanker suffers new injury blow as prop backed for Scotland RWC squad
Back-rower Ben Muncaster faces a fresh spell on the sidelines as emerging prop Ollie Blyth-Lafferty is handed the chances to press…
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Bryn Palmer
01 Oct 2026, 6:03
‘The gap’s getting bigger’: The changing face of English rugby
Six Nations titles, low-scoring games and former rugby league players: three things that have seemingly vanished from men's rugby …
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Josh Raisey
01 Oct 2026, 4:44
RFU and Exeter Chiefs confirm Sandy Park to get England A international
The RFU and Exeter Chiefs have confirmed that Sandy Park will host England A's fixture against an Ireland XV on February 20, 2027.
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Ian Cameron
01 Oct 2026, 3:22
A comprehensive guide to the 2026 World Rugby Under 20 Challenger Cup
2026 will mark the debut of the newly established World Rugby Under 20 Challenger Cup, with eight nations from all over the world …
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Francisco Isaac
01 Oct 2026, 0:58
Neil Barnes on Beauden Barrett: 'He's earned his stripes from what he does on the paddock'
Barrett was named in the outside-backs group, while the Highlanders' Josh Jacomb and the Crusaders' Richie Mo'unga were named as t…
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Henry Lee
01 Oct 2026, 0:47
Hunter Paisami learns fate after late yellow card against Springboks
"The Disciplinary Committee has found Australian midfielder Hunter Paisami guilty of dangerous play for a contrary tackle, in brea…
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Henry Lee
30 Sep 2026, 16:19
‘Complete package’: O’Mahony has no hesitation in Erasmus vs Farrell call
Peter O’Mahony has picked Andy Farrell over Rassie Erasmus as the best coach he worked under, despite offering a glowing assessm…
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Josh Raisey
30 Sep 2026, 3:03
'The Wallabies moved several steps closer to cracking the Springboks' DNA code'
Australia picked up where New Zealand left off in unearthing more of the tools which could stop South Africa's charge for a third …
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Nick Bishop
30 Sep 2026, 2:23
Uncapped bolter Toby Macpherson earns Wallabies call-up for Bledisloe Cup
Former Australia U20 captain Toby Macpherson has been named in a Wallabies squad for the first time.
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Finn Morton
29 Sep 2026, 21:40
Wallabies great’s take on Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii moving to the wing
Wallabies great Michael Hooper was impressed by Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii’s performance in the 42-38 win over the Springboks.
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Finn Morton
29 Sep 2026, 16:27
Australia U18 side named for Barbarians challenge in New Zealand
Coach Dale Roberson made four changes to the 23 ahead of the match on Wednesday afternoon in Hamilton.
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Finn Morton
29 Sep 2026, 15:35
'He was struggling': All Blacks coach reveals extent of Ruben Love's injury
Barrett has been listed as an outside back, with Jacomb and Mo'unga the leading options at first five.
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Henry Lee
29 Sep 2026, 13:21
‘No-one could remember such a crazy game. Or explain that last 10 minutes. No matter.'
Five tries each, four yellow cards in the final 10 minutes and frayed nerves aplenty - relive the drama of Australia's win over So…
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Brett McKay
29 Sep 2026, 7:19
Jack Willis addresses Test future as eligibility for England rival nears
Jack Willis has admitted an England return remains “something I still want to do” after being named Top 14 Player of the Year …
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Josh Raisey
29 Sep 2026, 5:32
The one tactic Victor Matfield ‘couldn’t understand’ as Boks beaten at own game
Victor Matfield has questioned South Africa’s kicking strategy after the Springboks lost the aerial battle in their 42-38 loss t…
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Josh Raisey
29 Sep 2026, 2:38
Can 'phenomenal' Andrew Porter save the Ireland scrum after latest tight-head switch?
Irish scrummaging has a chance to regain its pride against South Africa - the reconverted Leinsterman deserves to be at the heart …
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Nick Bishop
29 Sep 2026, 0:11
‘Problem solve on the run’: Inside the Wallabies’ 11-man fight for victory
Jeremy Williams took over the captaincy as an undermanned Wallabies looked to protect their lead against the Springboks in Perth.
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Finn Morton
28 Sep 2026, 21:53
Dave Rennie weighs in on 'reluctant captain' Scott Barrett
The All Blacks head coach gave context to the 89-Test lock's rehabilitation, and how important he will be going forward.
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Henry Lee
28 Sep 2026, 21:07
'Emphatic': Rennie praises 'excellent' Wallabies after eleven-man victory over Springboks
Rennie has named his 34-man squad to take on the Wallabies in the two Bledisloe Cup Tests in October, recalling both Scott Barrett…
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Henry Lee
28 Sep 2026, 20:58
‘Nothing could have prepared’ Wallabies for wild Springboks finish
“Nothing could have prepared us for that,” coach Les Kiss said post-game, after the Wallabies survived a chaotic finish to bea…
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Finn Morton
28 Sep 2026, 19:53
Scott Barrett among notable inclusions in 34-man All Blacks Bledisloe Cup squad
The squad features several huge inclusions, headlined by the return of Shannon Frizell and Scott Barrett.
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Henry Lee
28 Sep 2026, 18:30
Les Kiss reacts to Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii’s first start on the wing
Les Kiss believes the Wallabies can use Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii “quite readily” as an option at either centre or wing.
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Finn Morton
28 Sep 2026, 17:57
Wallabies lock in more Tests as road to Rugby World Cup takes shape
Rugby Australia has announced a slate of home Wallabies Tests ahead of Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027.
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Finn Morton
28 Sep 2026, 17:31
Rassie Erasmus’ take on Wallabies and the ‘threat’ Springboks expected
Rassie Erasmus has delivered a positive assessment of Les Kiss’ “technically sharp” Wallabies side after a dramatic 42-38 de…
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Finn Morton
28 Sep 2026, 17:01
‘Push harder, boys’: Scott Barrett puts All Blacks’ Boks struggles into perspective
Barrett had to watch the Test series from afar, spending most of it rehabbing a bulged disc in his back from the start of the 2026…
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Henry Lee
28 Sep 2026, 15:12
Fehi Fineanganofo's future decided after agreement with Red Bulls on new NZR deal
Hurricanes breakout star and All Black debutant Fehi Fineanganofo's future has been decided after coming to terms with a new deal …
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Ben Smith
28 Sep 2026, 13:23
'Not the game I want': Hansen blasts ‘integrity’ issue after Wallabies-Boks clash
Former All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen has taken aim at what he believes is a growing problem with diving in rugby, accusing pl…
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Josh Raisey
28 Sep 2026, 4:39
Boks escape creating two unwanted records in Perth defeat
To score five tries and 38 points and still lose a Test match is rare, especially for a team of the calibre of world champions Sou…
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Jon Newcombe
28 Sep 2026, 4:23
The major caveat hanging over the Springboks' defeat in Perth
Australia deserved every second of its celebration in Perth. The Wallabies scored five tries against the world champions, led 42-1…
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Daniel Gallan
28 Sep 2026, 3:44
Rassie Erasmus explains emptying the Bok bench on 47 minutes in Perth
Rassie Erasmus insisted South Africa's unprecedented decision to unload their entire bench in the 47th minute against Australia wa…
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Ian Cameron
28 Sep 2026, 2:28
Fifteen vs Eleven! It's happened before in Test rugby
Australia's 42-38 win over the world champions Springboks was remarkable in many ways, not least for the four yellow cards receive…
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Jon Newcombe
28 Sep 2026, 2:04
'We can have 15 injuries going into a World Cup, we've got a strong enough squad to do it again'
Double World Cup-winning Springbok Steven Kitshoff has asserted that South Africa could have 15 injuries at next year's World Cup …
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Josh Raisey
28 Sep 2026, 1:52
Chaotic ending robs Wallabies of world rankings 4-year high
When Australia led South Africa 42-17 with 17 minutes left to go, it looked for all the world that they would beat the Springboks …
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Jon Newcombe
28 Sep 2026, 1:15
The Wallabies’ three biggest concerns ahead of All Blacks clash at Eden Park
Hunter Paisami and Len Ikitau, the trusted centre combination which first took shape under Dave Rennie, has now returned, and boy …
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John Ferguson
27 Sep 2026, 22:11
Wallabies vs Springboks takes: Lonergan's masterclass, Suaalii is a midfielder
It was a wild finish in Perth as the Wallabies held on with 11 men for a 42-38 win over the Springboks to reclaim the Nelson Mande…
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Ben Smith
27 Sep 2026, 19:54
Les Kiss provides Len Ikitau injury update after Springboks thriller
Wallabies coach Les Kiss has provided a brief update on centre Len Ikitau, who came off with an ankle injury during the 42-38 win …
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Finn Morton
27 Sep 2026, 19:46
Anton Segner puts pen to paper on long-term All Blacks future
“Anton has made Auckland home and has been immense when he has worn the Blue and White hoops. We’re stoked Anton has committed…
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Henry Lee
27 Sep 2026, 18:00
Les Kiss reacts to ‘bizarre’ finish as Wallabies hold off Springboks
Wallabies coach Les Kiss has never seen anything like the “bizarre” final 15 minutes against the Springboks in Perth.
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Finn Morton
27 Sep 2026, 7:37
Springboks address Eben Etzebeth sideline kerfuffle
Springbok boss Rassie Erasmus has sought to clarify the confusion surrounding Eben Etzebeth’s second-half departure during South…
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Ian Cameron
27 Sep 2026, 7:00
Rassie Erasmus had a few words for the officials amid Perth chaos
Rassie Erasmus refused to reach for excuses or a gruelling Rugby Championship schedule after South Africa's dramatic 42-38 defeat …
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Ian Cameron
27 Sep 2026, 5:50
Springboks player ratings vs Australia | Flight Centre Series 2026
Springboks player ratings: A tired Boks side got their backsides handed to them in Perth against a hungry Wallabies outfit...
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Ian Cameron
27 Sep 2026, 4:56
Len Ikitau stars as 11-man Wallabies survive incredible Springboks fightback
Harry Potter and Fraser McReight's carries close to the line set up their fourth try, through the skipper, Harry Wilson.
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Henry Lee
27 Sep 2026, 4:51
Wallabies player ratings vs South Africa | Flight Centre Series 2026
The Wallabies have survived a late fightback from the Springboks in Perth, holding on for a win over the two-time defending world …
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Finn Morton
27 Sep 2026, 4:48
All Blacks dependency on Cam Roigard means he should sit out Super Rugby
Has one player ever been so important to the All Blacks than Cam Roigard is right now? Even the legendary Dan Carter might not be …
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Ben Smith
26 Sep 2026, 16:38
Killers of Los Pumas star Aramburu sentenced in France
The two men convicted over the killing of former Argentina international Federico Martín Aramburu have been sentenced by a court …
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Ian Cameron
26 Sep 2026, 2:24
Can the Wallabies evoke the spirit of 2021 to rock the world champions?
No one expected the Wallabies to skittle the Springboks in 2021 but they did and they must summon all their collective talents to …
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Nick Bishop
26 Sep 2026, 0:08
Wallabies dealt big injury blow on eve of Springboks showdown
The Wallabies have suffered a big loss on the eve of Sunday’s clash against the two-time defending world champion Springboks in …
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Finn Morton
25 Sep 2026, 18:30
Ex-Boks coach insists South Africa are thin in one key area
Former Springboks assistant coach Gary Gold has recent first-hand experience of facing Australia, as defence coach of Japan, who t…
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Jon Newcombe
25 Sep 2026, 3:00
Les Kiss explains ‘three or four’ factors behind Suaalii’s Wallabies switch
Wallabies coach Les Kiss has explained the headline-grabbing decision to name Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii on the wing for the first time…
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Finn Morton
25 Sep 2026, 0:42
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii set for new Wallabies position against Springboks
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii will start on the wing for the Wallabies, who play the Springboks in Perth this weekend.
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Finn Morton
24 Sep 2026, 22:36
Springboks star Ox Nche reflects on Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series
Springboks prop Ox Nche has described the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Series against the All Blacks as “one of the hardest four w…
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Finn Morton
24 Sep 2026, 21:42
Zachary Porthen joins growing Bok chorus as questions linger
South Africa tighthead prop Zachary Porthen has reiterated the message that has been coming out of the Springboks camp this week, …
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Josh Raisey
24 Sep 2026, 2:47
Australia U18 side named for Australian Schools showdown in Sydney
Justice Taumoepeau and Australia U20 representative Taione Taka have been named in the Australia U18’s starting side.
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Finn Morton
23 Sep 2026, 19:05
Steve Hansen: Veteran Boks might call it quits on Erasmus ahead of 2027
Former All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen has warned Rassie Erasmus that some veteran players may call it quits ahead of the 2027 …
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Ben Smith
23 Sep 2026, 18:52
Ex-All Black captain Barrett named to play for first time in 10 months
Former All Black captain Scott Barrett will play for Taranaki this weekend marking his first game of professional rugby in 10 mont…
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Ben Smith
23 Sep 2026, 18:39
France lose heavyweight for November showdown with Springboks
France and Toulouse second-row Emmanuel Meafou is set to be sidelined for up to three months after sustaining a knee injury agains…
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Josh Raisey
23 Sep 2026, 8:06
'Your perspective': Vermeulen fires back at 'strange statement' over Boks
Duane Vermeulen has dismissed suggestions that South Africa could suffer a comedown against Australia after the intensity of Rugby…
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Josh Raisey
23 Sep 2026, 6:50
Uncapped 20-year-old gets Ashton's RWC backing despite England warning
Former England wing Chris Ashton has tipped 20-year-old Saracens wing Jack Bracken to make a late surge into the reckoning for Ste…
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Josh Raisey
23 Sep 2026, 4:14
Jeremy Williams identifies key areas in Wallabies’ plan for Springboks
Wallabies lock Jeremy Williams has shared an insight into the game plan for the upcoming clash with the Springboks in Perth.
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Finn Morton
23 Sep 2026, 0:21
'There's no bad blood': Wallabies star opens up on what killed his NFL dream
Petaia returned to rugby ranks - first playing in France, before recently signing with Japanese outfit Urayasu D-Rocks - and is …
'It'd be naive to think it's not a big carrot’: Alec Hepburn eyes Scotland RWC shot
"I’m getting a little long in the tooth but my thought was if I'm here, I give myself the best opportunity," says Edinburgh's ex…
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Bryn Palmer
22 Sep 2026, 10:02
Rassie won’t be fooled again but ‘there may not be better time for Australia to meet Boks’
It might not be humiliating, but it would certainly be embarrassing for South Africa to lose to lowly Australia again.
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Brett McKay
22 Sep 2026, 5:31
New Springboks captain as Rassie Erasmus makes mass changes for Wallabies
Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus has made 13 changes to the starting side that defeated the All Blacks in Baltimore earlier this mo…
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Finn Morton
22 Sep 2026, 1:48
Wallabies coach on ‘intensity’ expected from world champion Springboks
Australia assistant coach Tom Donnelly has likened the intensity of the Springboks to what the Wallabies will experience at Men’…
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Finn Morton
22 Sep 2026, 1:14
'He fits that mould': Former All Black backs ex-captain to reclaim starting spot
"No, I agree with Mils. But I don't think you can drop someone out yet. I think Fabian Holland's definite to keep in there. I thin…
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Henry Lee
22 Sep 2026, 0:18
‘We know what’s coming’: Taniela Tupou looks ahead to Springboks challenge
73-Test prop Taniela Tupou believes the upcoming clash with the Springboks in Perth will be an important hit-out for the side.
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Finn Morton
21 Sep 2026, 23:18
Wallabies dealt injury blow as backrower ruled out of Springboks clash
Wallabies backrower Charlie Cale has sustained a shoulder injury in the lead-up to the clash with the Springbok.
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Finn Morton
21 Sep 2026, 18:26
'You do realise you can only pick 23': Ex-All Black questions importance of Springboks' depth
"I really don’t think there’s anyone out there,” Wilson said on The Breakdown.
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Henry Lee
21 Sep 2026, 14:15
'We've grown a lot': Wallabies eye victory over 'best team in the world'
The Springboks arrive in Perth without Pieter-Steph du Toit and Damian de Allende after the veteran duo were released from the squ…
All Blacks provide full injury update, players set to return for Hilux NPC round nine
Cortez Ratima, Quinn Tupaea, and Anton Segner have all been deemed short-term injuries, with all three set to return for the Bledi…
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Henry Lee
20 Sep 2026, 20:38
'Tough one': All Blacks winger dissects what's behind high-ball struggles
The Springboks chasers would often race ahead of the ball to get between the winger and the ball, gaining a better chance of retai…
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Henry Lee
20 Sep 2026, 17:58
All Blacks ‘need to get rid of ill-discipline and rediscover lost art of building pressure’
New Zealand used to squeeze teams into submission with 'weaponised excellence', in the same way the Springboks have just done to t…
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Gregor Paul
20 Sep 2026, 2:22
Dual eligible France-NZ lock given '20 to 40 per cent chance' of playing again
Former France U20s and ex-Hawke's Bay lock Patrick Tuifua was given "20 to 40 per cent" chance of ever playing rugby again after a…
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Ben Smith
19 Sep 2026, 14:44
Two Springbok centurions flown home ahead of Wallabies clash
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has confirmed that Pieter-Steph du Toit and Damian de Allende have been released from camp …
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Josh Raisey
19 Sep 2026, 4:25
Rugby's Greatest Rivalry finale lays foundation for new era for rugby in America before RWC
Five years out from RWC 2031, the final Test between New Zealand and South Africa helped win hearts and minds among the US audienc…
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Vitas Carosella
18 Sep 2026, 6:01
‘Forget the Home Nations… ‘Protected’ France are the only team who can rival South Africa’
France, who will manage the workload of their top stars this season, look the best bet to challenge South Africa at RWC 2027.
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Gavin Mortimer
17 Sep 2026, 5:51
The numbers behind All Blacks' high ball struggles and the tactical change needed
The 2026 Greatest Rivalry Series was defined by the All Blacks inability to control the catch area. Knock ons became scrums, lost …
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Ben Smith
16 Sep 2026, 15:03
Paul Williams: 'The All Blacks can still leave you spellbound like no other team'
The Boks may dominate the set-piece and lie top of the world rankings, but the All Blacks have shown they are on a redemption arc
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Paul Williams
16 Sep 2026, 14:19
Jake White: This All Blacks side lack something no NZ side has ever lacked
Well, that was a blast. What a series. As the dust finally settles, the first thing I’d say about Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry is …
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Jake White
16 Sep 2026, 10:45
'The French have to beat them in November'
Former England scrum-half Ben Youngs believes France must overcome South Africa in November if they are to remove what he sees as …
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Josh Raisey
16 Sep 2026, 7:36
Rugby's Greatest Rivalry - The stats showcase South Africa's lethal adaptability
Halfway through the series, Rassie Erasmus' Springboks mended their ailing areas of play and doubled down on their strengths. New …
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Nick Bishop
16 Sep 2026, 3:01
The 2027 Rugby World Cup is South Africa's
Could France push them? Potentially. But everyone else will have to rely on South Africa playing poorly. They’ve been too good f…
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Hamish Bidwell
15 Sep 2026, 14:50
Wallabies won’t have a chance unless they can go through the Springboks
That standard was on a different planet compared to what we have seen from the Wallabies to date in 2026, and this is something Wa…
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John Ferguson
15 Sep 2026, 14:33
Three World Rugby POTYs snubbed in Bok RWC winners’ team of the series
Three former World Rugby Player of the Year winners have missed out on Steven Kitshoff and Trevor Nyakane’s team of Rugby’s Gr…
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Josh Raisey
15 Sep 2026, 9:16
Springboks report card: All 30 players rated in Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
South Africa emerged 3-1 winners over the All Blacks in Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry, but it was far from a straightforward series f…
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Josh Raisey
15 Sep 2026, 4:13
'Rassie's ageing Boks prove again they have the appetite to fight for more history'
Siya Kolisi and the Springboks veterans showed their class and durability as they push for an unprecedented third straight Rugby W…
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Jon Cardinelli
15 Sep 2026, 3:28
The Chiefs' players are under the microscope for the All Blacks
While Savea is irreplaceable as a one-of-one player, it wasn't expected that the All Blacks would drop off so much in the final Te…
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Ben Smith
14 Sep 2026, 21:16
Israel Dagg weighs in on All Blacks' ongoing high-ball struggles
The All Blacks' 43-28 loss, their third straight defeat against Rassie Erasmus' Springboks, highlighted several recurring issues.
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Henry Lee
14 Sep 2026, 19:57
All Blacks, Springboks Double World Cup Winning Best XV
Since 2019, the Springboks have won the Rugby World Cup twice and an impressive 59 of 72 Tests. In the same span, the All Blacks h…
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Adam Julian
14 Sep 2026, 15:36
'Australia's Tom Wright conundrum points to a wider Rugby World Cup issue for Les Kiss'
Since returning from a serious knee injury, the full-back has struggled to find form, but his travails are indicative of a bigger …
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Brett McKay
14 Sep 2026, 14:21
Rugby's Greatest Rivalry deep dive - what has happened to the All Blacks’ scrum?
New Zealand's scrum performance against a dominant Springboks pack fell well short of the standards set by titans of the past.
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Nick Bishop
14 Sep 2026, 10:02
France name elite group of players to be protected by 9-Test cap
The 33 French internationals who'll benefit from a new initiative designed to reduce their playing time during the club season hav…
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Francisco Isaac
14 Sep 2026, 6:32
'Head and shoulders above everyone': Matfield singles out two players in RGR series
Former South Africa captain Victor Matfield has singled out Springboks duo Malcolm Marx and Cheslin Kolbe for being "head and shou…
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Josh Raisey
14 Sep 2026, 3:19
Jordan Petaia returns as Les Kiss reshuffles Wallabies for Springboks
Reds outside-back Filipo Daugunu and prop Massimo De Lutiis both miss out due to workload management, while Dylan Pietsch is injur…
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Henry Lee
13 Sep 2026, 22:17
'That sort of thing doesn't sit well with you': All Blacks coach left miffed by tackle on Josh Moorby
With the game in the balance in Baltimore with the All Blacks attempting to mount a comeback down 29-21, a try against the run of …
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Ben Smith
13 Sep 2026, 18:49
Whitney Hansen on Black Ferns facing life without 'influential' Ruahei Demant
But Hansen will have to prepare her side for another Test match without their inspirational skipper, Ruahei Demant, who continues …
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Henry Lee
13 Sep 2026, 18:08
'Entirely different to what the referees asked for': All Blacks assistant on South African TV director's influence
All Blacks assistant Neil Barnes believes that they are "seriously close" to the Springboks after a final 3-1 series result in the…
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Ben Smith
13 Sep 2026, 17:56
'World class': Neil Barnes weighs in on Richie Mo'unga's Test return
Mo'unga made his second appearance for the All Blacks since returning from a three-year deal in Japan at the Toshiba Brave Lupus.
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Henry Lee
13 Sep 2026, 16:47
Mayo strategy for breaking All-Ireland curse could inspire Andy Farrell to follow suit
Do Ireland need to roll the dice and bank on blooding young talent to break their World Cup curse next year?
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Pat McCarry
13 Sep 2026, 14:01
Dave Rennie hints at former captain return, shares Bledisloe Cup squad plans
"We will find out whether there's anything else there as well, so it's not an ACL, which is good."
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Henry Lee
13 Sep 2026, 6:00
Springboks achieve World Rankings record after wrapping up 3-1 series win
Having wrapped up a 3-1 victory in the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series following their emphatic 43-28 win over the All Blacks in B…
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Jon Newcombe
13 Sep 2026, 0:12
'Not good enough': Rennie highlights key area of frustration after Boks defeat
Talking to reporters in Baltimore, in the United States, Rennie was honest when asked about their inaccuracies at the breakdown.
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Henry Lee
12 Sep 2026, 21:10
Richie Mo'unga doesn't hesitate when asked if these Boks are better than '23
Richie Mo'unga has labelled the 2026 Springboks a "complete team" after Rassie Erasmus' men claimed a thrilling Rugby's Greatest R…
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Ned Lester
12 Sep 2026, 19:24
Rassie Erasmus pinpoints 'pivotal' moment during triumph over All Blacks
Arendse made a number of breaks for the Springboks, often forcing the All Blacks defenders to make tackles facing their own dead b…
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Henry Lee
12 Sep 2026, 19:14
Dave Rennie's initial assessment of Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series
"What we know is we get our attack going, we get a bit of continuity, we can score, and I think we scored 17 tries in the four tes…
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Henry Lee
12 Sep 2026, 17:07
All Blacks player ratings vs Springboks | 4th Test Rugby's Greatest Rivalry 2026
Here's how the All Blacks players rated in the fourth and final Test match of Rugby's Greatest Rivalry.
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Henry Lee
12 Sep 2026, 16:17
Springboks sprint home to clinch Greatest Rivalry series in Baltimore
Seven weeks, over 40,000 kilometres, 419 points, countless renditions of Sister Bettina: Rugby's Greatest Rivalry culminated in Ba…
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Ned Lester
12 Sep 2026, 16:06
Springboks player ratings vs All Blacks | 4th Test Rugby's Greatest Rivalry 2026
Springboks player ratings: South Africa secured Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series with a 43-26 win over the All Blacks at Baltimore'…
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Josh Raisey
12 Sep 2026, 16:04
'What is said outside doesn’t really matter': Kolisi ahead of All Blacks
Siya Kolisi has dismissed the noise surrounding South Africa ahead of their series finale against the All Blacks, insisting the Sp…
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Josh Raisey
12 Sep 2026, 2:18
'It's been tough for Beauden': Dave Rennie explains All Blacks' No.10 switch
Dave Rennie has shed light on the All Blacks' No.10 selection plan for the Greatest Rivalry tour after announcing a change at the …
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Ned Lester
11 Sep 2026, 9:15
Finn Russell on his future: I won't make the same mistakes as the past
The mercurial fly-half has a couple of seasons left on his £1 million-year contract at Bath and will be 35 by the time the 2027 W…
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Jon Newcombe
11 Sep 2026, 8:34
All Blacks coaching legend Steve Hansen makes dramatic code switch
Aussie NRL outfit Manly Sea Eagles have appointed World Cup-winning coach Steve Hansen as their football performance director.
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Jon Newcombe
11 Sep 2026, 3:21
Rugby's Greatest Rivalry finale will decide World Rankings supremacy
New Zealand's victory in the first Test at Ellis Park ended the Springboks' 11-month reign at the top of the rankings, but they we…
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Jon Newcombe
11 Sep 2026, 0:53
All Blacks concede latest injuries have left leadership hole ahead of decider
Codie Taylor will step back into the captaincy role against the Springboks at M&T Bank Stadium with a historic tour result on the …
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Ned Lester
10 Sep 2026, 16:04
All Blacks turn to fresh bodies with seven changes for Springboks finale
The All Blacks selectors have brought in reinforcements for the Greatest Rivalry finale in Baltimore, making seven personnel chang…
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Ned Lester
10 Sep 2026, 13:00
‘Learned a lot from him’: De Allende on All Black rival who 'stands out'
South Africa centre Damian de Allende has singled out Jordie Barrett as the current rival who “really does stand out” to him a…
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Josh Raisey
10 Sep 2026, 8:34
Jake White: My glaring concern hanging over the Boks before decider
Having coached in the Top 14 with Montpellier, I always like to keep an eye on affairs in France. With the first round of games, t…
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Jake White
10 Sep 2026, 5:37
The Kennedy Tsimba shift series part three: Willie le Roux on the art of adaptability
South Africa learned to adapt quicker, and more effectively, to unstructured 'shifts' in their third Test win over the All Blacks.
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Nick Bishop
10 Sep 2026, 5:00
Bok Wiese sheds light on tense off-field encounter with All Blacks
Springbok strong man Jasper Wiese has revealed the tense atmosphere on the charter plane shared by the South African and New Zeala…
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Chris Jones
10 Sep 2026, 3:53
‘I know we’re getting a bit older’: Etzebeth addresses Boks' age profile
South Africa lock Eben Etzebeth has highlighted the benefits of having an ageing squad, saying "experience is quite important" as …
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Josh Raisey
10 Sep 2026, 2:54
'Tom or Ben?' Sale's reunited Wales props mix up Curry options to add extra bite to Sharks
They may struggle to tell the England twins apart but Tomas Francis and Nicky Smith are both on a duel mission for club and countr…
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Neil Squires
10 Sep 2026, 1:03
One-cap England winger backed a winner with black horse campaign
Lloyds Bank’s iconic black horse was front and centre of the RFU’s announcement of their new back-of-shirt sponsor on Wednesda…
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Neil Fissler
09 Sep 2026, 9:47
'Talent, neglect and deprivation' - the fight to save South Africa's Eastern Cape hotbed
Through apartheid, poverty and financial crises, this special province continues to defy the odds, but investment is needed to sto…
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Daniel Gallan
09 Sep 2026, 5:11
‘The All Blacks are back… and they are most certainly World Cup contenders’
Despite falling 2-1 down in their series with South Africa, New Zealand have shown they are good enough to challenge for global gl…
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Gregor Paul
09 Sep 2026, 3:37
Red Roses record try-scorer among the latest World Rugby Hall of Fame inductees
Red Roses record try-scorer Sue Day is among the latest five World Rugby Hall of Fame inductees.
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Joe Harvey
09 Sep 2026, 3:07
England men's and women's add new shirt sponsor ahead of new season
Lloyds will become the first-ever back-of-the-shirt sponsor for both the England men's and women's senior teams after signing a mu…
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Josh Raisey
09 Sep 2026, 2:06
Report: RFU ready to stick by Steve Borthwick beyond Rugby World Cup 2027
He has won 57.4% of his Tests (28/48) as head coach since succeeding Eddie Jones, and will join double Grand Slam winner and fello…
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Jon Newcombe
09 Sep 2026, 1:27
Tamaiti Williams offers encouraging return update after scary back injury
The 27 Test All Blacks prop is on an upward trajectory to return to the Christchurch-based Super Rugby Pacific franchise in 2027.
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Henry Lee
08 Sep 2026, 17:35
Rennie confirms changes will be made to All Blacks team for Baltimore
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has confirmed they will make changes to the 23 for the Baltimore Test.
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Ben Smith
08 Sep 2026, 16:32
Mike Blair names one 'great stat' and one likely change to the All Blacks' attack
All Blacks attack coach Mike Blair says his focus in the final week of the Greatest Rivalry tour, as his team seeks a series-level…
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Ned Lester
08 Sep 2026, 14:57
Morgan Morse: 'My favourite position is at 8. I pick up confidence the more I carry.'
After a quiet end to the 2025-26 campaign, one of Wales' brightest young talents is raring to go for the new season
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Mark Orders
08 Sep 2026, 14:31
Groundbreaking partnership gives Canada pre-Rugby World Cup boost
Rugby Canada have struck a strategic deal with Champ Rugby in England to enable their players to get more competitive game time in…
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Jon Newcombe
08 Sep 2026, 8:12
John Smit makes huge all-time Malcolm Marx claim ahead of All Blacks finale
Former South Africa captain John Smit has declared Malcolm Marx not only the best player in the world, but the greatest hooker to …
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Josh Raisey
08 Sep 2026, 5:58
England Rugby announce addition to November fixture schedule
International rugby is returning to Bath, with The Recreation Ground set to host England A vs Argentina XV on Friday, 6 November.
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Jon Newcombe
08 Sep 2026, 2:30
Four lessons Australia need to learn from Argentina series ‘win’
Despite starting his tenure with an unbeaten run of four Tests, Les Kiss's Wallabies will need to be a lot better in the tougher a…
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Brett McKay
08 Sep 2026, 2:07
Historic result in South America as Chile complete stunning comeback
This year marked the return of the Americas Rugby Championship, which had been forced into a long hiatus due to the COVID-19 pande…
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Francisco Isaac
08 Sep 2026, 1:29
Dave Rennie on ABs lineout: 'There's no Brodie Retallick or Sam Whitelock out there'
Rennie isn't shying away from the facts surrounding the set-piece, but knows there are areas where the All Blacks can improve.
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Henry Lee
07 Sep 2026, 23:06
Trying to withstand the Springboks shove is not working
The All Blacks on the other hand, are trying to withstand the shove, a passive approach. They want a stable platform and are tryin…
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Ben Smith
07 Sep 2026, 21:37
The numbers behind the Wallabies’ uphill battle against the Springboks
There is so much in these numbers that shows the Wallabies’ chopping and changing at the selection table has not allowed a basel…
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John Ferguson
07 Sep 2026, 21:27
This All Black team is full of Chiefs who haven't won anything
The best All Black teams of my lifetime have been dominated by Auckland/Blues players or Cantabrians/Crusaders. Preeminent teams, …
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Hamish Bidwell
07 Sep 2026, 17:27
Dave Rennie highlights issue leading to All Blacks’ set-piece struggles
Both sides travelled to Washington, DC together on the same plane from Johannesburg, allowing the players to interact outside of t…
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Henry Lee
07 Sep 2026, 17:25
Australia to host SVNS giants New Zealand, Fiji in first-of-its-kind event
Rugby Australia has unveiled the inaugural Kick On 7s event that will be played the day before a first-of-its-kind quadruple-heade…
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Finn Morton
07 Sep 2026, 17:22
Wallabies suffer injury blow as Gordon setback confirmed ahead of Springboks
Australia fly-half Carter Gordon has suffered a fractured fibula just days out from his wedding to long-term partner Abbey Lewis.
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Finn Morton
07 Sep 2026, 16:53
Springboks not trying to 'contain' All Blacks attack says Erasmus
Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus believes his team must outscore the All Blacks rather than restrain them in order to secure a…
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Ben Smith
07 Sep 2026, 14:22
Erasmus stays consistent with just two changes for Springboks in Baltimore
The Springboks have named their 23 to play the All Blacks in Baltimore, sticking firm with most of the starting team that secured …
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Ben Smith
07 Sep 2026, 13:15
How the unplanned arrival of Manie Libbok turned the green and gold tide against New Zealand
The fly-half entered the fray after Cheslin Kolbe broke his jaw, and turned the Springboks from ball winners to ball users against…
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Nick Bishop
07 Sep 2026, 6:32
Victor Matfield: 'That always happens... the expectations are so high for him'
Former South Africa captain Victor Matfield has backed Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu to be the Springboks first-choice fly-half moving…
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Josh Raisey
07 Sep 2026, 2:30
Mike Blair frustrated after another Test plagued by missed 'opportunities'
Blair felt that the All Blacks put the experienced Springboks players under pressure at times, but couldn't capitalise on the mome…
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Henry Lee
06 Sep 2026, 23:17
The five moments that cost the All Blacks in Soweto
The All Blacks had plenty of chances in the third Test in South Africa to claim a historic 2-1 result on South African soil.
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Ben Smith
06 Sep 2026, 21:30
'Humble pie': Neil Barnes on Springboks' dominant set-piece display
"You can't hide from it? Their set piece is pretty damn dominant, and they get a gravy train of penalties from it," Barnes admitte…
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Henry Lee
06 Sep 2026, 17:14
All Blacks trim squad for Baltimore as nine players return home
Rennie said All Blacks midfielder Quinn Tupaea was also unlikely to feature after picking up an MCL injury in the second half.
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Henry Lee
06 Sep 2026, 15:07
Rassie Erasmus on scrum battle between Boks and All Blacks
Springboks head coach has complimented the All Blacks scrum in the wake of the 29-24 win Soweto in the third Test of the Greatest …
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Ben Smith
06 Sep 2026, 15:02
Uruguay star handed 13-game ban for knee-breaking tackle
Uruguayan hooker Joaquín Myszka's has been handed a 13-game ban for a red-card offence that left Chile's Emilio Shea Duret seriou…
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Francisco Isaac
06 Sep 2026, 12:24
'Hopefully me and Dave will have a beer. His will be a little bit more bitter'
Rassie Erasmus insists South Africa still have work to do before they can claim Castle Double Malt Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry hono…
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Ian Cameron
06 Sep 2026, 4:08
Malcolm Marx is rugby's greatest bully
Then Malcolm Marx arrived his team under pressure, stooping low to dislodge the ball with a brutal...
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Daniel Gallan
06 Sep 2026, 1:50
'Nic White diving school': Cam Roigard under fire for tip tackle incident with Reinach
All Blacks halfback Cam Roigard has been accused of diving during the incident late in the first half with Cobus Reinach.
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Ben Smith
05 Sep 2026, 21:53
Les Kiss on the Springboks challenge after Wallabies make history
Australia coach Les Kiss insists the Wallabies will be “up for the fight” when they meet two-time defending Rugby World Cup wi…
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Finn Morton
05 Sep 2026, 18:33
Wallabies fly-half set for scans after injury in nail-biting draw
Wallabies coach Les Kiss has provided a brief injury update on Carter Gordon, who was replaced during the 28-all draw with Los Pum…
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Finn Morton
05 Sep 2026, 18:14
Les Kiss reacts to Wallabies star’s mammoth 26-tackle display
Australia coach Les Kiss wasn’t surprised to see another standout display from Fraser McReight, who topped the tackle count on S…
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Finn Morton
05 Sep 2026, 17:56
Wallaby No. 1000 continues rise with immense impact off the bench
Massimo De Lutiis made history last month by becoming Wallaby number 1000 on debut against Japan in Townsville.
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Finn Morton
05 Sep 2026, 17:35
Pumas player ratings vs Australia | Flight Centre Series 2026
The Pumas managed to clinch a 28-point draw after a final ten minutes in which the locals were down to 13 men.
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Francisco Isaac
05 Sep 2026, 17:05
Wallabies make history despite dramatic draw with Los Pumas
The Wallabies have missed a chance to pinch victory against an undermanned Argentina in a 28-28 draw in Mendoza.
Wallabies player ratings vs Argentina | Flight Centre Series 2026
The Wallabies have made history in Argentina by going unbeaten in a Test series away to Los Pumas for the first time.
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Finn Morton
05 Sep 2026, 16:20
'Please don't see it as boasting': Rassie Erasmus on advantage over Dave Rennie's All Blacks
Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus has assessed Dave Rennie's All Blacks after taking a 2-1 advantage in the Greatest Rivalry se…
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Ben Smith
05 Sep 2026, 13:08
Dave Rennie's 12-word verdict on the Springbok scrum in Soweto
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie delivered a short and sweet summation of the scrum battle after his team fell to a 29-24 defeat …
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Ned Lester
05 Sep 2026, 12:59
Rassie Erasmus provides significant Cheslin Kolbe injury update
Speaking to media in Johannesburg, Erasmus gave an update on the health of his squad before travelling to Baltimore.
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Henry Lee
05 Sep 2026, 12:43
Dave Rennie weighs in on Leroy Carter's defensive display against Boks
The 62-year-old head coach added that the response hurt them more than the tackle.
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Henry Lee
05 Sep 2026, 12:06
The surprising Eben Etzebeth moment that caught Bok fans offguard
Chalk it down as 'something you don't see every day', at least not on a Test field when Eben Etzebeth is playing for the Springbok…
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Ian Cameron
05 Sep 2026, 11:30
Dave Rennie delivers Ardie Savea injury update, Quinn Tupaea latest
The two All Blacks left the field with injuries during the Springboks' 29-24 triumph in Soweto.
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Henry Lee
05 Sep 2026, 11:09
All Blacks player ratings vs Springboks | 3rd Test Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry 2026
The second half, though, was a completely different contest. The All Blacks were inaccurate, and the Springboks swarmed the visito…
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Henry Lee
05 Sep 2026, 10:14
Springbok power reigns supreme in Greatest Rivalry thriller
FNB Stadium was roaring for the third Test of the Rugby’s Greatet Rivalry series in Soweto, with 85,000 fans recognising the his…
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Ned Lester
05 Sep 2026, 10:12
Springboks player ratings vs All Blacks | 3rd Test Rugby's Greatest Rivalry 2026
South Africa player ratings: The Springboks built a 2-1 lead in Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series on Saturday, defeating the All Bla…
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Josh Raisey
05 Sep 2026, 10:06
It’s time for the SOS to be made to the experienced no.10s in Australia
The injury rumours that circulated in the media earlier in the week about Carter Gordon have proven to be incorrect.
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John Ferguson
04 Sep 2026, 15:59
The emergence of softly-spoken Peter Lakai within the All Blacks environment
Quiet characters are easy to find in the All Blacks environment, far more so than outspoken ones. But even by New Zealand's standa…
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Ned Lester
04 Sep 2026, 9:44
New family dynasty set for special piece of Test history in Soweto
The Sititi family will take centre stage at FNB Stadium on Saturday, with 19-year-old sensation Amarante named for the Black Ferns…
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Ned Lester
04 Sep 2026, 9:24
'They don't play hide and seek': Springboks react to All Blacks' selection tweaks
The Springboks say the All Blacks have sent a message with their selections for the third Test of the Greatest Rivalry series, and…
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Ned Lester
04 Sep 2026, 7:07
All Blacks prop George Bower has message for the Bok scrum
All Blacks loosehead George Bower has made it clear he does not fear packing down against the Springboks in the third Rugby’s Gr…
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Chris Jones
04 Sep 2026, 3:54
Dearns out, Japan change captain for Centenary Test vs Canada
Japan head coach Eddie Jones has made five changes to the starting XV that crashed to a 56-17 defeat to Australia three weeks ago …
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Jon Newcombe
04 Sep 2026, 3:24
Contepomi shuffles Pumas pack in bid to end Argentina's losing run
Argentina's starting XV includes four changes of personnel and a couple of key positional switches for Saturday's rematch with Aus…
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Jon Newcombe
04 Sep 2026, 1:24
Wallabies coach Kiss explains thinking behind latest fly-half change
Ben Donaldson hasn’t started a Wallabies match at fly-half in practically two years to the day, but the 24-Test utility will get…
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Finn Morton
03 Sep 2026, 19:29
‘The next level up’: USA U20s captain’s rise to Eagles-heavy squad
USA U20s captain Spencer Huntley is no stranger to being the youngest rugby prospect in the room.
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Finn Morton
03 Sep 2026, 18:09
Len Ikitau returns as Wallabies shake up starting side for Los Pumas
Len Ikitau hasn’t played for the Wallabies since July 18, but the reigning John Eales Medal winner will make his long-awaited re…
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Finn Morton
03 Sep 2026, 14:45
'It's funny, our game': Dave Rennie bows out of Springboks scrum saga
Dave Rennie has started to wind down the scrum chat ahead of the third Test of the Greatest Rivalry tour, attempting to move on fr…
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Ned Lester
03 Sep 2026, 14:20
Dave Rennie explains big Codie Taylor call and other All Blacks changes for Soweto
Dave Rennie has explained the changes he and his selectors have made to the All Blacks' matchday 23 for the third Test of the Grea…
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Ned Lester
03 Sep 2026, 6:25
Jake White: What people are reliably getting wrong about the scrum
Scrum debate: I’ll tell you a story. One that may give you context to the events of the past few days.
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Jake White
03 Sep 2026, 5:59
Dave Rennie makes three major forward pack calls for third Springboks Test
The All Blacks have rotated their squad for the third Test of the Greatest Rivalry series, making three changes to the starting fo…
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Ned Lester
03 Sep 2026, 3:00
South African airline pull fly-over for third Test amid investigation
Airlink - the South African airline behind the Rugby's Greatest Rivalary flyover that has the avivation world doing cartwheels - h…
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Ian Cameron
03 Sep 2026, 2:43
'Basically cheating': Ex-Bok coach levels accusation at All Blacks
Former South Africa head coach Nick Mallett has hit back at claims the Springboks were walking around in the scrum by accusing the…
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Josh Raisey
03 Sep 2026, 1:33
'He's in some form at the moment; I think he's the best 12 in the world'
When Quinn Tupaea was crowned the Super Rugby Pacific Player of the Year back in June, he would have been well within his rights t…
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Ned Lester
03 Sep 2026, 0:03
Triston Reilly to captain First Nations & Pasifika XV in historic match
ACT Brumbies recruit Triston Reilly will captain the First Nations & Pasifika XV in a historic clash with a Tonga President’s XV…
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Finn Morton
02 Sep 2026, 19:01
Wallabies target five-year first amid ‘pretty special’ winning run
The Wallabies were defeated in 10 of their 15 Tests last season, but the national team has shown clear signs of growth already in …
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Finn Morton
02 Sep 2026, 16:27
USA Rugby makes key appointment ahead of landmark events on home soil
USA Rugby have made a key high-performance appointment ahead of some marquee events on home soil.
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Finn Morton
02 Sep 2026, 15:52
Rassie Erasmus has tried to hide it, but he can't hide no more
Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus has played his cards to the best of his ability, but he can't hide it anymore.
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Ben Smith
02 Sep 2026, 15:12
Tom Hooper is the missing 'monster' in Australia's back-row puzzle for the Rugby World Cup
The blindside flanker has added bulk to his frame and depth to his skillset in England with Exeter Chiefs, and Rugby Australia are…
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Nick Bishop
02 Sep 2026, 14:10
Potential Rassie Erasmus successor weighs in on latest controversy
Bath head of rugby Johann van Graan has acknowledged that “there are many different ways” to approach team announcements, but …
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Josh Raisey
02 Sep 2026, 10:05
Five All Blacks Dave Rennie should turn to for decisive Soweto Test
“There’s genuine competition in this squad right across the park and that’s the way you want it. There have been some good t…
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Henry Lee
01 Sep 2026, 21:29
Nick Phipps says Wallabies are ‘back’ but warns of Pumas response
Nick Phipps has rated the Wallabies’ performance a seven to eight out of 10 after the 27-21 win over Los Pumas.
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Finn Morton
01 Sep 2026, 20:05
All Blacks are primed to shock the world in Soweto
South Africa are potentially headed towards an ambush in Soweto. Erasmus' head is stuck in Cape Town, still going on about post-ga…
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Ben Smith
01 Sep 2026, 18:35
Kieran Read on whether Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii would make the All Blacks
Kieran Read doesn’t believe Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii would definitely be selected for the All Blacks if eligible.
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Finn Morton
01 Sep 2026, 17:24
The art of execution according to Quinn Tupaea
Of all the rugby clichés, one has been offered up to grieving All Blacks fans the most in the wake of recent losses.
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Ned Lester
01 Sep 2026, 16:18
'How they have done it for years and years': Ex-All Black captain Read breaks down Springbok scrum
Ex-All Black captain Kieran Read has offered a detailed breakdown of the Springboks scrum which he claims has scrummed on an angle…
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Ben Smith
01 Sep 2026, 15:55
SVNS giants join Wallabies, Wallaroos in historic Sydney quadruple-header
The Wallabies will take on the All Blacks as part of a historic quadruple-header in Sydney next month.
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Finn Morton
01 Sep 2026, 15:49
‘Not always easy to understand’: Bok scrum coach responds to accusations
South Africa scrum coach Daan Human has emphatically asserted that he has "never coached" his side to walk around in the scrum, ad…
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Josh Raisey
01 Sep 2026, 8:46
What is Australia’s first-choice team and how far does depth go, a year out from RWC27?
Les Kiss still has to settle on his optimum back-row combination, midfield pairing and back-up half-backs.
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Brett McKay
01 Sep 2026, 7:36
‘Pollock, stop, you're going to piss people off': England star reflects on Argentina tour and 'lack of respect' claims
England tighthead prop Joe Heyes has conceded that their changing room was "loud enough for me to leave," after Argentina coach Fe…
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Josh Raisey
01 Sep 2026, 7:20
All Blacks to 'double down' on Dave Rennie's blueprint for third Boks Test
The All Blacks won't be going into their shells at FNB Stadium in this weekend's pivotal third Test of the Greatest Rivalry series…
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Ned Lester
01 Sep 2026, 6:44
It's time rugby took a leaf out of football's book
Do you want to buy a monorail?
On Monday, at a four-star hotel in northern Johannesburg, Rassie Erasmus called out the names of…
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Daniel Gallan
01 Sep 2026, 2:26
Fiji appoint ex-All Blacks consultant in interim coaching role for PNC
Fiji Rugby have announced the appointment of David Ellis as the interim defence coach for the Flying Fijians ahead of the upcoming…
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Finn Morton
31 Aug 2026, 22:07
Jordie Barrett on lingering high-ball issues: 'It turns into a bit of a lottery'
"Yeah, like if you just looked at the last Test, we kicked very little contestables. The ones we did kick, we did win back," Barr…
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Henry Lee
31 Aug 2026, 20:07
‘Have a crack’: The story behind Paenga-Amosa's stunning Wallabies try
Wallabies rake Brandon Paenga-Amosa has shared some insight into his memorable try in the 27-21 win over Los Pumas last weekend.
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Finn Morton
31 Aug 2026, 20:05
Wallabies takes: Lonergan is No. 1 scrum-half, Kiss’ bench a weapon
Australia remain unbeaten under new coach Les Kiss, prevailing 27-21 in a thriller against Argentina last weekend.
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Finn Morton
31 Aug 2026, 18:09
Forget McZanno or McRizz; Tom Hooper has just blown that experiment out of the water
The debate about having McReight and Tizzano on the field together is moot, not to mention the conversation surrounding what the d…
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John Ferguson
31 Aug 2026, 17:52
'Pinch of salt': Mike Blair responds to Rassie Erasmus' team-naming tactics
Erasmus, who explained the decision thoroughly post-match, said the plan was to decide which front row to start after walking on t…
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Henry Lee
31 Aug 2026, 15:50
No one bought the Springboks' set piece charade
The mirage that was sold to the South African public was that this would be a one-sided series at scrum time. Those expectations w…
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Ben Smith
31 Aug 2026, 15:45
'One-week wonders': Dave Rennie's All Blacks on World Rankings shortlist
The All Blacks' stay at the top of the World Rugby Men's Rankings only lasted one week after they fell to a 33-26 defeat to South …
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Jon Newcombe
31 Aug 2026, 7:09
Where does Cheslin Kolbe rank in the elite goalkicking wingers' club?
Cheslin Kolbe has been perfect from the kicking tee during Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series with New Zealand, nailing four from fou…
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Jon Newcombe
31 Aug 2026, 6:00
'The All Blacks are asking South Africa all the questions that matter'
The world champions maintain a vice-like grip on the set-piece, but New Zealand are hurting them in different ways as the Greatest…
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Nick Bishop
31 Aug 2026, 5:52
‘Make no mistake’: Erasmus makes daunting prediction for All Blacks and Boks
Rassie Erasmus expects the third Test between South Africa and the All Blacks to carry an even greater edge than the opening two m…
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Josh Raisey
31 Aug 2026, 4:41
Facial injury denies Matías Moroni chance to join Argentina greats
Matías Moroni will have to wait until at least November to become the seventh player to win 100 caps for Argentina after being ru…
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Jon Newcombe
31 Aug 2026, 4:39
Springboks make four changes for third Test as injury hits again
Rassie Erasmus has made four changes to his South Africa XV to take on the All Blacks in the third Test of the Greatest Rivalry se…
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Josh Raisey
31 Aug 2026, 2:57
Victor Matfield: 'He showed why he's probably the best Springbok of all time'
Former South Africa captain Victor Matfield has hailed Eben Etzebeth as “probably the best Springbok of all time” after the ve…
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Josh Raisey
31 Aug 2026, 2:39
Why Peter Lakai could be the All Blacks' ace up the sleeve for the third Test
Blindside flanker is one position Dave Rennie and the selectors have continually tinkered with while being steadfast on Savea at N…
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Ben Smith
30 Aug 2026, 20:54
All Blacks need to knock the front door down first
If there’s an area of concern for me, it’s in the All Blacks’ desperation to go around the Springboks. To shovel the ball ac…
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Hamish Bidwell
30 Aug 2026, 19:00
Ant Strachan weighs in on All Blacks’ ‘aimless’ kicking strategy against Boks
Strachan explained that the All Blacks shouldn't stop kicking; it's about where they use it and how effective they can be.
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Henry Lee
30 Aug 2026, 18:03
All Blacks happy to leave midweek games behind as pivotal Soweto Test beckons
The All Blacks won't be second-guessing their "optimistic" blueprint as the Greatest Rivalry Test series charges onward into its t…
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Ned Lester
30 Aug 2026, 7:33
Jason Ryan weighs in on Boks' late changes and Rassie's 'friendly fire' outburst
The scrum has been a dramatic feature of the Greatest Rivalry tour on numerous fronts, with Saturday evening's Cape Town Test addi…
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Ned Lester
30 Aug 2026, 6:46
Jason Ryan: All Blacks selectors feeling RGR pinch ahead of third Test
The long nature of the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour is starting to become a factor after two demanding Test matches in Johannesbu…
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Ned Lester
30 Aug 2026, 5:34
SANZAAR team of the week: Springboks lead combined XV
Test Rugby at it's finest. Test two of Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series and the opening exchange in the Flight Centre series betwee…
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Philip Bendon
30 Aug 2026, 4:39
What Rassie’s risky business says about the Springboks
An Airlink Embraer E195 jet has no business skimming the roof of a sports stadium. Nor does a rugby coach have much business chang…
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Daniel Gallan
30 Aug 2026, 1:56
Springboks vs All Blacks 2T takes: The Barrett-Jordan issue, three big missed chances
The Springboks hung on for a 33-26 win over the All Blacks to level the Greatest Rivalry series 1-all heading into the third Test …
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Ben Smith
29 Aug 2026, 21:27
Quinn Tupaea on facing early Springboks' onslaught and All Blacks being 'right there'
All Blacks midfielder Quinn Tupaea says the team expected the early Springboks onslaught they received, revealing they trained all…
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Ben Smith
29 Aug 2026, 21:11
Les Kiss on where Wallabies need ‘to be better’ against Pumas
Australia coach Les Kiss has highlighted the area the Wallabies will need to be better in as they look ahead to a second clash wit…
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Finn Morton
29 Aug 2026, 20:09
Les Kiss reflects on Wallabies’ ‘character’ as winning run continues
Australia have extended their unbeaten streak under new coach Les Kiss, who has praised the Wallabies’ calmness and ability to r…
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Finn Morton
29 Aug 2026, 18:33
Dave Rennie jokes Ardie Savea can solve All Blacks' slow-start woes
The home side started the better of the two teams, taking advantage of the All Blacks' slow start immediately.
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Henry Lee
29 Aug 2026, 18:30
Hooper pinpoints ‘world-class’ standard driving Wallabies under Les Kiss
Australian backrower Tom Hooper has pinpointed the “world-class” standard Les Kiss has brought to training with the Wallabies.
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Finn Morton
29 Aug 2026, 16:26
'Telling guys to get out': Dave Rennie wants faster ball speed for All Blacks in third Test
Dave Rennie has identified the areas the All Blacks will need to fix in the third Test if they are to secure a famous 2-1 series v…
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Ben Smith
29 Aug 2026, 16:01
Rassie Erasmus on why he subbed Siya Kolisi two minutes into the second half
Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus has explained the decision to take captain Siya Kolisi off after just two minutes into the se…
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Ben Smith
29 Aug 2026, 15:10
Wallabies extend winning run under Les Kiss with gritty effort in Argentina
The Wallabies have maintained their winning run under coach Les Kiss, hanging tough against Argentina to post a 27-21 victory.
Argentina player ratings vs Wallabies | Flight Centre Series 2026
Indiscipline and lineout problems consistently kneecapped the Pumas, with Santiago Carreras, Pablo Matera and Gerónimo Prisciante…
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Francisco Isaac
29 Aug 2026, 14:32
Wallabies player ratings vs Argentina | Flight Centre Series 2026
The Wallabies have won four consecutive matches in a calendar year for the first time since 2021.
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Finn Morton
29 Aug 2026, 14:32
Erasmus gives explanation for changing entire Springbok front row last minute
The Springboks' week of constant lineup changes culminated in a complete overhaul of the front row just an hour before kick-off in…
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Ned Lester
29 Aug 2026, 14:17
'I'm not going to moan my arse off': Erasmus fires back at Rennie's accusation
Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus has fired back at his All Blacks counterpart Dave Rennie for accusing his side of walking aro…
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Ned Lester
29 Aug 2026, 12:29
‘No excuse’: Simon Parker fronts up after tense Springboks defeat
Parker, who started his first Test match under Dave Rennie against the Springboks, was honest in his reflection of the contest.
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Henry Lee
29 Aug 2026, 11:39
‘Game of inches’: Dave Rennie reflects on what decided Springboks clash
"They got a couple down our end, especially late in the piece, and Cheslin Kolbe was able to kick those. So we'll have a look at t…
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Henry Lee
29 Aug 2026, 10:57
All Blacks player ratings vs Springboks | 2nd Test Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry 2026
The Kiwis showed flashes of the lethal execution that punished any South African indiscretion a week ago, but their own inaccuraci…
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Ned Lester
29 Aug 2026, 10:06
Springbok player ratings vs All Blacks | 2nd Test Rugby's Greatest Rivalry 2026
South Africa kept their hopes of a Greatest Rugby Rivalry series win alive with 33 - 26 win over the All Blacks at the DHL Stadium…
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Philip Bendon
29 Aug 2026, 10:05
Springboks hold firm against All Blacks fightback to level series
Not only did they lift their own performance, the Springboks forced Dave Rennie's side to make countless unforced errors, and make…
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Henry Lee
29 Aug 2026, 10:04
Rassie Erasmus throws late curveball at All Blacks with team sheet update
Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus has thrown a surprise curveball at the All Blacks less than an hour before the second Test of…
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Ned Lester
29 Aug 2026, 7:42
Where Les Kiss’ Wallabies attack goes from here
Wallabies head coach Les Kiss has again made big changes to his matchday 23 to build depth and rest key players.
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John Ferguson
29 Aug 2026, 4:50
'We all know what's happened before': Ardie Savea's message to All Blacks
All Blacks captain Ardie Savea doesn't need reminding what a "wounded beast" Springboks team can produce, with memories of last ye…
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Ned Lester
28 Aug 2026, 8:24
The biggest mistake the All Blacks can make in Cape Town
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has named the biggest mistake the All Blacks can make in the second Test of the Rugby's Greatest…
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Ned Lester
28 Aug 2026, 5:51
World Rankings: 9-year high within All Blacks' reach in Cape Town
South Africa and Australia will leapfrog their opponents in the rankings if they win this weekend.
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Jon Newcombe
28 Aug 2026, 3:33
Jake White: How I'm sure Dave Rennie feels going into second Test
I have no doubt Dave Rennie will be feeling very confident about this Second Test.
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Jake White
28 Aug 2026, 1:33
Springboks make two eve-of-match changes for second All Blacks Test
The Springboks have announced two changes to their starting XV for Test two of the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series as a result of …
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Ned Lester
28 Aug 2026, 1:01
Five-year Test exile set to end as Contepomi names otherwise familiar Pumas team
Argentina head coach Felipe Contepomi has named the same starting XV as the 17-10 defeat to South Africa earlier this month for Sa…
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Jon Newcombe
28 Aug 2026, 0:03
Les Kiss explains non-selection of regular Wallabies skipper Harry Wilson
Wallabies coach Les Kiss has explained the decision to rotate regular skipper Harry Wilson out of the matchday 23.
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Finn Morton
27 Aug 2026, 20:32
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii returns in rare role as Wallabies name team for Pumas
Suaalii missed the Flight Centre Series match against Japan in Townsville due to injury, but is back in the fold to face Los Pumas…
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Finn Morton
27 Aug 2026, 15:01
Handre Pollard reportedly pulled from the second Test
Reports are surfacing that Springboks flyhalf Handre Pollard has been pulled from the second Test against the All Blacks in Cape T…
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Ben Smith
27 Aug 2026, 14:54
How the All Blacks leadership group thrived in the Johannesburg cauldron
The maturity and resolve shown by Dave Rennie's team at Ellis Park bodes well for the Rugby World Cup crusade next year
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Gregor Paul
27 Aug 2026, 13:00
‘Argentina Tests unquestionably winnable, but things can also go south quickly for Australia’
The Wallabies need to win at least one of their two upcoming Tests in Argentina, but it will be no simple task.
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Brett McKay
27 Aug 2026, 10:29
The recalled All Black who 'really suits' playing Springboks
Dave Rennie has called on one of his biggest athletes to start against the Springboks in Cape Town this weekend after losing Josh …
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Ned Lester
27 Aug 2026, 9:50
Dave Rennie on All Blacks selection: 'The game on Tuesday made it a bit clearer'
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie hinted at changes for Test three of the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour after announcing his match…
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Ned Lester
27 Aug 2026, 8:35
Sorry Bok fans... this call may come back to bite Rassie
Picture the scene: you’re helping your dad with a project in the garage. The smell of oil assaults your nostrils as Lynyrd Skyny…
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Daniel Gallan
27 Aug 2026, 8:09
‘You could definitely see they’ve been working on it’: Thomas du Toit
South Africa tighthead prop Thomas du Toit is expecting the All Blacks' scrum to bounce back this week after enduring a tough afte…
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Josh Raisey
27 Aug 2026, 7:57
Dave Rennie addresses the Wellington warning looming large for All Blacks
Exactly how far the Springboks' tweaks can take them will be revealed on Saturday, but Rennie has some clear expectations.
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Ned Lester
27 Aug 2026, 7:56
Referee change for RGR second Test as Nika Amashukeli pulled
There's a late change to the original referee appointment for the second Test of the the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series in South …
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Ian Cameron
27 Aug 2026, 3:42
All Blacks solve injury question and make one more change for Boks sequel
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has made three changes to his starting XV for game two of the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series, t…
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Ned Lester
27 Aug 2026, 3:00
Kennedy Tsimba: How the All Blacks turned 'danger to dominance' to sink South Africa
In the latest of RugbyPass analyses, Tsimba observes New Zealand's mastery of 'shift theory' and their comfort in chaos on the Hig…
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Nick Bishop
27 Aug 2026, 2:26
Why 39-year-old flanker Deon Fourie was picked over Bongi Mbonambi
The Springboks called upon Stormers flanker Deon Fourie for the second Test in Cape Town, with the 39-year-old set to make his fir…
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Ben Smith
26 Aug 2026, 15:35
'We dominated them': Ex-Bok captain Matfield not worried about losing All Blacks series
Former Springbok captain Victor Matfield is not worried about losing the Greatest Rivalry series to New Zealand after going down 1…
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Ben Smith
26 Aug 2026, 14:36
Telling stat underlines Springboks' glaring Achilles heel against All Blacks
After an unconvincing 17-10 win against Argentina and last weekend's 33-16 loss to New Zealand, South Africa have mustered just 33…
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Jon Newcombe
26 Aug 2026, 6:32
'South Africa have the All Blacks right where they want them'
The Springboks lost the first Test convincingly, but adversity seems to compel Rassie Erasmus' world champions to greater heights.
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Daniel Gallan
26 Aug 2026, 4:07
'We felt the pressure': Cobus Reinach flags All Blacks tactics
South Africa scrum-half Cobus Reinach has admitted that his side "felt the pressure" the All Blacks exerted as they fell 33-16 in …
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Josh Raisey
26 Aug 2026, 2:01
Tom Hooper explains why injury setback became a ‘blessing in disguise’
Wallabies backrower Tom Hooper played 24 games for club and country last season before linking up with the Exeter Chiefs.
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Finn Morton
25 Aug 2026, 20:33
The unjustified vilification of Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu
Since returning as the Boks flyhalf against Argentina, he's had two performances that are below his game-breaking standard from 20…
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Ben Smith
25 Aug 2026, 19:46
Ex-Aus U20s flyer Dylan Riley on the rugby journey he ‘wouldn’t change’
South African-born Japan centre Dylan Riley had already faced the Wallabies three times before taking the field in Townsville on A…
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Finn Morton
25 Aug 2026, 18:08
Why Argentina Tests are ‘vital’ for Wallabies before home Rugby World Cup
Wallabies fly-half Ben Donaldson has outlined the importance of each match as the Aussies build towards Men’s Rugby World Cup 20…
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Finn Morton
25 Aug 2026, 16:56
Dave Rennie's verdict on bruising Timoci Tavatavanawai All Blacks performance
It was a night of linebreaks and freestyle rugby at Ellis Park on Tuesday, with the All Blacks completing a wild comeback against …
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Ned Lester
25 Aug 2026, 14:57
'Grit and guts': Rieko Ioane on scratchy All Blacks victory over Lions
"This is my third time playing this Lions team, and I sort of knew coming into this game that they were probably the least affecte…
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Henry Lee
25 Aug 2026, 14:03
All Blacks coach gives injury update, loose-forward ruled out of tour
"Our feeling is now that we're beyond the midweek games; we've got enough loose forwards to pick from."
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Henry Lee
25 Aug 2026, 13:14
All Blacks player ratings vs Lions | Rugby's Greatest Rivalry 2026
While it wasn't a picture perfect team performance, there were some standouts in black, as the bench provided Rennie's men with se…
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Henry Lee
25 Aug 2026, 12:05
All Blacks scrape past Lions with wild comeback win
The first half ended with the teams each scoring three tries, but the Lions enjoyed the advantage thanks to Chris Smith's accuracy…
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Ned Lester
25 Aug 2026, 11:47
All Blacks' latest injury replacement withdrawn from Lions game with illness
Ofa Tu'ungafasi's All Blacks return has hit a snag, with the veteran prop coming down with an illness quickly after landing in Sou…
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Ned Lester
25 Aug 2026, 9:20
Siya Kolisi declared fit to face All Blacks with Pieter-Steph du Toit decision reversed
Rassie Erasmus has confirmed that Siya Kolisi will start and captain South Africa against the All Blacks in Cape Town on Saturday …
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Josh Raisey
25 Aug 2026, 7:17
Dual-code legend and Welsh sporting icon Sir Billy Boston dies, aged 92
Boston scored 571 tries in 562 games, helping Great Britain win the World Cup in 1960 and three Challenge Cups after switching cod…
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Neil Fissler
25 Aug 2026, 5:30
'That's the biggest challenge for him now': The Dan Carter verdict on SFM
Legendary All Blacks fly-half Dan Carter has described South Africa No.10 Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu as a "rare talent", but has sa…
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Josh Raisey
25 Aug 2026, 5:05
Daddy of all Springboks: Deon Fourie to join list of world's oldest internationals
One month shy of his 40th birthday, versatile Stormers forward Deon Fourie is set to become the oldest player to play for the Spri…
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Jon Newcombe
25 Aug 2026, 4:26
'That was interesting with Rassie, something you don't often see': Victor Matfield
Former South Africa captain Victor Matfield has highlighted the difference between the two benches in the All Blacks' 33-16 win ov…
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Josh Raisey
25 Aug 2026, 2:31
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 …
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Henry Lee
25 Aug 2026, 1:28
You don't pick Handre Pollard to score tries
Despite the idea that Erasmus keeps everyone second guessing, the repeated patterns in team naming and selection make the Springbo…
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Ben Smith
24 Aug 2026, 19:49
Fabian Holland: 'I feel like I've elevated myself as a person but also as an athlete'
Fabian Holland has picked up where he left off in the black jersey, returning from a six-month stint on the sidelines to play a cr…
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Ned Lester
24 Aug 2026, 17:35
'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…
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Henry Lee
24 Aug 2026, 16:20
Springboks concede famous bench tactic finally 'backfired' against All Blacks
Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus has conceded that his famous 6/2 bench tactic "backfired" on his team against the All Blacks …
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Ned Lester
24 Aug 2026, 7:18
Erasmus leaves door open for late changes with five Springbok injury updates
Rassie Erasmus may have named his matchday 23 to face the All Blacks in game two of the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series, but he sa…
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Ned Lester
24 Aug 2026, 5:40
Fiji Rugby put public ad out for new head coach
Fiji Rugby has publicly advertised for a new Flying Fijians head coach, with the successful applicant tasked with leading the Paci…
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Ian Cameron
24 Aug 2026, 4:48
'On a beggar's ration, New Zealand gave Rassie Erasmus' Springboks a dig in the ribs'
The All Blacks' scrum stood up admirably as New Zealand reminded South Africa of the stark difference between winning possession a…
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Nick Bishop
24 Aug 2026, 4:37
Erasmus explains Feinberg-Mngomezulu decision in Bok 10 merry-go-round
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus said Handre Pollard has delivered for the Springboks "under extreme pressure" when explaini…
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Josh Raisey
24 Aug 2026, 4:33
Injuries take toll on Boks with 4 changes to XV as Erasmus makes peculiar Kolisi move
Rassie Erasmus has named his South Africa side to take on the All Blacks in the second Test of Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series, wi…
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Josh Raisey
24 Aug 2026, 2:44
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…
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Henry Lee
24 Aug 2026, 2:05
Rassie Erasmus sends two Springboks back to their club
Two members of Rassie Erasmus’ extended South Africa squad have been released to the Lions for Tuesday night’s clash with the …
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Josh Raisey
24 Aug 2026, 1:32
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…
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Henry Lee
23 Aug 2026, 20:48
The Springboks' brawn was impressive, but the brains were sadly lacking
The brawn was impressive at Ellis Park, but the brains were sadly lacking and it was an incredibly untidy performance for a team t…
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Hamish Bidwell
23 Aug 2026, 20:46
Grant Williams was targetted in defence by the All Blacks
New Zealand already had a recipe that worked, yet Erasmus and his team went again with Williams. For the second time, it backfired…
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Ben Smith
23 Aug 2026, 18:26
The three trouble positions which the Wallabies must resolve in Argentina
Los Pumas is the perfect litmus Test for the Wallabies, and has been so since Michael Cheika first coached the side in a Test in 2…
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John Ferguson
23 Aug 2026, 17:17
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…
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Henry Lee
23 Aug 2026, 17:07
Richie Mo'unga not the only new face in All Blacks team to play Lions
Patrick Tuipulotu will captain an overhauled All Blacks team to play the Lions in the final midweek game of the Rugby's Greatest R…
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Ned Lester
23 Aug 2026, 7:00
'You could look at it like that': Jessie Kriel makes telling concession after Boks loss
Jesse Kriel insists the Springboks remain firmly in the fight despite their heavy Ellis Park defeat to the All Blacks...
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Ian Cameron
23 Aug 2026, 6:16
Springboks fans demand return of one player in particular ahead of Cape Town
Springboks fans have urged Rassie Erasmus to bring Handré Pollard back into the starting picture for next week's Cape Town Test a…
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Ian Cameron
23 Aug 2026, 3:40
'100% legal': The All Blacks tactic that surprised Rassie Erasmus
Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus was left surprised by the unexpected defensive tactic by the All Blacks in the 33-16 loss in …
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Ben Smith
22 Aug 2026, 21:27
All Blacks never-say-die grit pays as Rassie sinks his own ship
The All Blacks 33-16 win over the Springboks was a classic story of weathering the storm and winning the little moments that matte…
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Ben Smith
22 Aug 2026, 19:27
'Walking around': Rennie questions Springbok scrumming tactic after set piece struggle
The All Blacks scrum came under immense pressure all afternoon in Johannesburg with the visitors unable to stabilise the set piece…
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Ben Smith
22 Aug 2026, 17:15
'It was the right call': Dave Rennie weighs in on Ardie Savea's tackle on Jasper Wiese
A dramatic turning point in the All Blacks 33-16 win over the Springboks came with the All Blacks looking to land the definitive b…
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Ben Smith
22 Aug 2026, 16:52
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 …
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Henry Lee
22 Aug 2026, 16:27
Damian McKenzie: All Blacks won waiting game of Ellis Park altitude
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie urged patience and trust in the game plan during the halftime break at Ellis Park on Saturday ni…
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Ned Lester
22 Aug 2026, 15:37
'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 …
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Henry Lee
22 Aug 2026, 12:22
Rassie: 'It's nice now to go into the next game as the underdogs'
Rassie Erasmus has willingly surrendered the world No.1 tag after the Springboks' 33-16 defeat at the hands of Dave Rennie's All B…
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Ned Lester
22 Aug 2026, 11:35
'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 …
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Henry Lee
22 Aug 2026, 11:17
The Springboks got drunk on their own hype
Wellington, 2025. New Zealand beaten by a record score. 43-10. Thirty-six unanswered points in the second half. A brace for Chesli…
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Daniel Gallan
22 Aug 2026, 11:05
Non-South Africa fans making same observation after Ellis Park loss
South Africa’s 33-16 defeat to the All Blacks at Ellis Park prompted a wave of reaction from rugby fans and pundits alike, with …
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Ian Cameron
22 Aug 2026, 10:42
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.
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Henry Lee
22 Aug 2026, 10:14
Springboks player ratings vs All Blacks | 1st Test Rugby's Greatest Rivalry 2026
Springboks player ratings: South Africa started Rugby's Greatest Rivalry in disastrous fashion, losing 33-16 to the All Blacks on …
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Josh Raisey
22 Aug 2026, 10:06
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