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Coach Stick: Why Paul de Villiers is 'the right person' to face All Blacks
Paul de Villiers will start for the Springboks in his first game against the All Blacks, stepping in for talismanic leader Siya Ko…
Ned Lester
21 Aug 2026, 8:17
World Rugby ranking top-spot on the line in RGR but there is a caveat
South Africa and New Zealand not only battling for supremacy on the field but also for top spot bragging rights in the World Rugby…
Ian Cameron
21 Aug 2026, 6:29
Jona Nareki on the All Blacks' new 'beast', Otago's new star and Wellington's woes
For Otago winger Jona Nareki, losing the Ranfurly Shield to Canterbury and then also to Manawatu in the same week would have been …
Interview
Adam Julian
20 Aug 2026, 22:38
The All Blacks' selection policy just got a lot less sentimental
Seniority and sentiment became part and parcel of the New Zealand team under previous coaching regimes. Never mind that blokes wer…
Opinion
Hamish Bidwell
20 Aug 2026, 22:23
The three most important players for the All Blacks and Springboks
Back-to-back Rugby World Cup Winners host the world number two in an epic four-Test match marathon across two continents.
Opinion
John Ferguson
20 Aug 2026, 22:10
'I've been waiting for this': Roigard on 'finally' getting another crack at Boks
Fit at long last and selected to start in his familiar No.9 jersey, Roigard says his Springboks sequel has been a long time coming…
Ned Lester
20 Aug 2026, 21:44
Will Jordan: 'There's been a switch flipped' in All Blacks camp for first Boks Test
Will Jordan says the All Blacks have clicked into Test match mode ahead of the first of four games against the Springboks at Ellis…
Ned Lester
20 Aug 2026, 11:01
Rassie labels All Blacks reserve a 'monster', praises Kiwi innovation
Rassie Erasmus has shared his expectations of the lineout battle in this weekend's Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Test series opener, hi…
Ned Lester
20 Aug 2026, 10:35
'I'm not going to play mind games': Rennie sidesteps 'pressure' question
Dave Rennie has refused to play the "who's under more pressure" game ahead of the first Test in the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry serie…
Ned Lester
20 Aug 2026, 7:39
'We could have selected him': Erasmus explains Siya Kolisi decision
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has revealed that captain Siya Kolisi was available to face the All Blacks this weekend at …
Josh Raisey
20 Aug 2026, 7:18
Dave Rennie responds to Felix Jones' issues with All Blacks
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has dismissed claims that there are illegal "themes" present in his team's game, painting the in…
Ned Lester
20 Aug 2026, 5:26
Rassie Erasmus names Bok team to face All Blacks with one surprise omission
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has named his squad to face the All Blacks on Saturday at Ellis Park in the first match of …
Josh Raisey
20 Aug 2026, 4:53
Bok-great's prediction for RGR series doesn't bode well for All Blacks
Gary Teichmann has delivered a verdict that All Blacks supporters won't enjoy hearing ahead of the Test segment of the inaugural G…
Ian Cameron
20 Aug 2026, 3:47
Four All Blacks stars make timely return to lineup for first Springboks Test
The injury clouds hanging over star All Blacks Cam Roigard, Will Jordan and Damian McKenzie have been quelled ahead of the first T…
Ned Lester
20 Aug 2026, 3:00
Who is best equipped to strike first in the Greatest Rivalry showdown?
Are the world champion Springboks or new-look All Blacks in pole position to win their hugely anticipated first Test on Saturday?
LONG READ
Nick Bishop
20 Aug 2026, 1:07
Ex-All Black captain Read says Argentina gave the 'blueprint' for Boks
Ex-All Black captain Kieran Read believes that Argentina provided the blueprint for beating the Springboks in Buenos Aires a fortn…
Ben Smith
19 Aug 2026, 16:44
All Blacks and Springboks agree to drawn series scenario
The Springboks and All Blacks have agreed that in the event of a drawn series in the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour, there will be …
Ned Lester
19 Aug 2026, 9:33
Jake White: I urge Rennie to make a huge call that won't go down well in NZ
The hours are counting down to the first Test in Johannesburg and whisper it, but the portents are shaping up well for the All Bla…
Opinion
Jake White
19 Aug 2026, 6:20
The Ireland tactic the All Blacks are likely to deploy against Springboks
Will Jordan has offered a detailed insight into a quirk in the All Blacks' attack which is likely to feature against the Springbok…
Ned Lester
19 Aug 2026, 5:13
All Blacks great accuses Rassie Erasmus of 'conspiracy'
Former All Blacks wing John Kirwan has suggested that South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus instructed the provincial sides to "n…
Josh Raisey
19 Aug 2026, 3:40
Rennie highlights three 'key metrics' the Boks have the world beat in
Dave Rennie's analysis of the Springboks has confirmed that Rassie Erasmus' men are world leaders in "a lot of key metrics", with …
Ned Lester
19 Aug 2026, 2:50
Malcolm Marx: 'That’s in the past and we've got to deal with what is now in front of us'
Reigning World Rugby player of the year Malcolm Marx has downplayed the significance of South Africa's record win over the All Bla…
Josh Raisey
19 Aug 2026, 2:48
‘Score one try against the All Blacks and your life is made’: Three great Springbok tries v NZ
Thinus Delport, Richard Bands and Ricky Januarie all achieved rugby immortality with career-defining tries against New Zealand.
LONG READ
Daniel Gallan
19 Aug 2026, 1:07
'I guess they've earned that arrogance': Ex-All Black on Springboks supporters
Ex-All Black Justin Marshall has responded to the Springbok supporters laying claim to the favourites tag ahead of the Rugby's Gre…
Ned Lester
18 Aug 2026, 21:25
Damian McKenzie 'trending well' as Cortez Ratima still under injury cloud
All Blacks fullback Damian McKenzie is heading in the right direction according to assistant coach Tana Umaga as he battles to be …
Ben Smith
18 Aug 2026, 19:57
Dave Rennie reveals Rassie Erasmus turned down pre-match meeting with officials
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie revealed that the coaches will not be having any pre-match meetings with the match officials aft…
Ben Smith
18 Aug 2026, 14:07
The veteran All Blacks' Ellis Park message ringing in Peter Lakai's ears
Saturday night in Johannesburg looms as a potential first opportunity to square off with the Springboks for rising All Blacks star…
Ned Lester
18 Aug 2026, 8:33
Bok coach publicly raises alarm over illegal All Blacks acts 'the franchises weren't happy with'
Springboks assistant coach Felix Jones has raised concerns over the legality of the All Blacks' tactics after receiving feedback f…
Josh Raisey
18 Aug 2026, 8:00
Tana Umaga warns All Blacks against getting distracted by Boks' power
Tana Umaga says the All Blacks can ill afford to get absorbed by the Springboks' giant pack and lose sight of their backline threa…
Ned Lester
18 Aug 2026, 5:41
‘They look vulnerable’: Victor Matfield spots weakness ahead of Boks' first All Blacks clash
Former South Africa captain Victor Matfield has said that he "saw something" in the All Blacks' 50-19 win over the Bulls at the we…
Josh Raisey
18 Aug 2026, 5:40
'We all know how big this is': Erasmus' specific plea to Springbok fans
Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus wants the Ellis Park crowd to remain quiet during the All Blacks’ Haka challenge before the…
Chris Jones
18 Aug 2026, 3:30
Rassie offers promising injury update and explains delaying Boks team announcement
The Springboks are close to confirming the availability of inspirational captain Siya Kolisi and 2025 World Rugby Player of the Ye…
Ned Lester
18 Aug 2026, 0:59
Josh Moorby reveals All Blacks’ expectations of Boks amid style debate
There's been a tense feel to the first Test week in the Republic, with both coaches responding to and discussing certain narrative…
Henry Lee
17 Aug 2026, 21:36
'Always three truths': Rassie Erasmus and Jaco Peyper respond to accusations of slowing the game
Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus and technical consultant Jaco Peyper have responded to the narrative that the Springboks want…
Ben Smith
17 Aug 2026, 19:29
'We’re well aware': All Blacks coach Dave Rennie not phased by Springboks' scrum
Dave Rennie is confident that the All Blacks' forwards will match the Springboks at set piece time in the first Test at Ellis Park…
Ben Smith
17 Aug 2026, 18:53
Patrick Tuipulotu dismisses 'underdogs' tag ahead of Springboks showdown
Tuipulotu looms as a likely contender to feature in Dave Rennie's starting lineup for the first Test of Rugby's Greatest Rivalry a…
Henry Lee
17 Aug 2026, 17:51
Jason Ryan’s blunt assessment of the Springboks’ scrum ahead of first Test
"I think we took a step forward tonight [against the Bulls], I really do," Ryan told Justin Marshall on Sky Sport.
Henry Lee
17 Aug 2026, 16:34
All Blacks add 140kg uncapped Highlanders prop, issue four further updates
The All Blacks have called in Saula Ma'u to replace Ollie Norris on the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour, marking the fifth injury up…
Ned Lester
17 Aug 2026, 6:58
Neil Barnes on All Blacks' tweaks since getting 'shown up a little bit' by Stormers
All Blacks 2IC Neil Barnes isn't satisfied with his team's efforts to begin the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour, despite an accumula…
Ned Lester
17 Aug 2026, 3:00
Double RWC winner names his 'full metal jacket' Boks XV for All Blacks
Double World Cup-winning prop Steve Kitshoff has predicted the South Africa XV he expects Rassie Erasmus to name to take on the Al…
Josh Raisey
17 Aug 2026, 2:27
Steve Hansen: 'It doesn't matter' if Richie Mo'unga plays in South Africa
Sir Steve Hansen has weighed in on the All Blacks' decision to bring Richie Mo'unga into camp as a replacement for Billy Proctor, …
Ned Lester
17 Aug 2026, 0:50
'Mixed bag': Mike Blair delivers honest All Blacks attack assessment
Looking back, Blair was pleased with the overall performance against the Bulls, but also believed they could have been more clinic…
Henry Lee
16 Aug 2026, 20:19
'That’s what the All Blacks don’t have': Ex-Bok coach highlights Dave Rennie's issue
Former Springboks head coach Heyneke Meyer believes that the gulf in depth between the two sides will be the difference in the Gre…
Ben Smith
16 Aug 2026, 19:29
Predicted All Blacks' 23 to face the Springboks in the first Test
The All Blacks will name their team to face the Springboks on Thursday, with a number of players uncertain after injuries across t…
Opinion
Ben Smith
16 Aug 2026, 19:10
Noah Hotham called into All Blacks camp as prop departs
The 23-year-old has represented the All Blacks on three occasions.
Henry Lee
16 Aug 2026, 14:45
'I think the Springboks will see that' : How SA could expose the All Blacks
Johan Ackermann believes the All Blacks will face a vastly different challenge against the Springboks than the one they encountere…
Ian Cameron
16 Aug 2026, 4:09
Dave Rennie opens up on All Blacks’ progress ahead of first SA Test
Stand-in All Blacks captain Codie Taylor, who scored a double in his first appearance on tour, said that he feels as though his si…
Henry Lee
15 Aug 2026, 15:53
'Massive': Rennie on Anton Segner's MOTM performance against Bulls
Speaking to SuperSport after his performance, Segner said the conditions were "different" to what he's used too in New Zealand.
Henry Lee
15 Aug 2026, 14:43
'Sweating': All Blacks boss on McKenzie, Jordan and Roigard's injury worries
Roigard hasn't featured for the All Blacks on Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour so far, with Kyle Preston and Cortez Ratima taking the…
Henry Lee
15 Aug 2026, 13:28
All Blacks pile 50 on the Bulls to remain undefeated in Greatest Rivalry tour
The All Blacks have beaten the Bulls by 50-19 in Pretoria to remain undefeated on the Greatest Rivalry tour. 
Ben Smith
15 Aug 2026, 12:03
All Blacks player ratings vs Bulls | Rugby's Greatest Rivalry 2026
Dave Rennie's side beat Johan Ackermann's Bulls at Loftus Versfeld, 50-19, just seven days out from the first Test of Rugby's Grea…
Opinion
Henry Lee
15 Aug 2026, 11:58
Why the Springboks 'only started training as a full group late in the week'
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has revealed why South Africa only assembled as a full training group late in the week as preparati…
Ian Cameron
15 Aug 2026, 8:22
Rieko Ioane opens up on questioning whether his All Blacks career was over
Few All Blacks careers capture the hype, awe and contention of Rieko Ioane's. In July, a decade after becoming the eighth-youngest…
Ned Lester
14 Aug 2026, 17:25
All Blacks flyer becomes third South Africa tour casualty
A statement from the All Blacks on Saturday morning revealed the 27-year-old's injury requires surgery, but a return timeline will…
Ned Lester
14 Aug 2026, 13:47
Dave Rennie: The All Blacks No.10 jersey won't change hands just yet
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie says he is still behind Ruben Love as his team's premier game-driver for now, but will present R…
Ned Lester
14 Aug 2026, 0:12
Dave Rennie teases All Blacks eligibilty update while explaining Mo'unga's recall
When the All Blacks announced Richie Mo'unga as Billy Proctor's replacement on the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour, head coach Dave …
Ned Lester
13 Aug 2026, 18:58
Two starting debuts and two timely returns for All Blacks against Bulls
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has named his matchday 23 to face the Bulls in the final fixture before next weekend's series-op…
Ned Lester
13 Aug 2026, 3:00
Tana Umaga sends All Blacks selection message ahead of final Test audition
No selection is set in stone for the All Blacks according to assistant coach Tana Umaga, who is preparing his troops for one final…
Ned Lester
13 Aug 2026, 1:31
Four Springboks named in Bulls XV to take on All Blacks
Johan Ackermann has named four South Africa internationals in his starting Bulls XV to take on the All Blacks at Loftus Versfeld o…
Josh Raisey
13 Aug 2026, 1:17
Richie Mo'unga receives long-awaited All Blacks call-up
Richie Mo'unga is en route to South Africa to join the All Blacks squad ahead of their game against the Bulls in Pretoria this wee…
Ned Lester
12 Aug 2026, 18:45
The locks and loose forwards are as good as New Zealand has had
I look at someone such as Ethan Blackadder, who’s been an afterthought in recent times. Yet his work rate and accuracy off the b…
Opinion
Hamish Bidwell
12 Aug 2026, 15:37
'Bit unfair': Bulls boss Johan Ackermann's vow before All Blacks clash
Bulls head coach Johan Ackermann has promised he will go as "strong as we can" when naming his side to take on the All Blacks at L…
Josh Raisey
12 Aug 2026, 4:43
Ethan de Groot makes 'easy' call on future with new deal until 2029
The deal's announcement comes just hours after De Groot suited up for a non-Test match against the Sharks in Durban, playing 54 mi…
Ned Lester
11 Aug 2026, 23:00
Dave Rennie not satisfied with All Blacks' first half as discipline issues persist
The All Blacks ran out to a resounding 54-0 win over the Sharks at King's Park in Durban, but head coach Dave Rennie was left unsa…
Ben Smith
11 Aug 2026, 21:03
Rennie shares update on Damian McKenzie's injury and Billy Proctor's replacement
The All Blacks appear to have emerged from their second game of the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour close to unscathed, with only a …
Ned Lester
11 Aug 2026, 15:46
Watch: Ma'a Nonu returns challenge with haka against All Blacks
In an unlikely development in his storied career, All Blacks great Ma'a Nonu faced the haka on Tuesday night in Durban while suiti…
Ned Lester
11 Aug 2026, 12:13
All Blacks player ratings vs Sharks | Rugby's Greatest Rivalry 2026
The All Blacks led 14-0 at half-time but went on to score eight tries in the 54-0 win with the trio of midfielders having a big ni…
Opinion
Ben Smith
11 Aug 2026, 11:57
All Blacks attack finds dangerous rhythm late in Sharks rout
Game 2 of the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Tour began with one of the most remarkable hakas in the storied history of the All Blacks, …
Ned Lester
11 Aug 2026, 11:50
JP Pietersen lifts lid on Nonu's role at Sharks and how the Boks will benefit
Sharks head coach JP Pietersen has praised legendary All Black Ma'a Nonu for the impact he has had on the younger members of the s…
Josh Raisey
11 Aug 2026, 8:54
Why Rassie will be happier than Rennie with early omens of Greatest Rivalry tour
A stop-start, set-piece-based game like the Stormers tour opener will not suit the All Blacks if the pattern extends into the Test…
LONG READ
Nick Bishop
11 Aug 2026, 6:19
Matfield predicts Bok 10 call for All Blacks, but differs from Erasmus
Former South Africa captain Victor Matfield has predicted that Rassie Erasmus will start Manie Libbok at fly-half for the Springbo…
Josh Raisey
11 Aug 2026, 4:47
'The phoney war on the Greatest Rivalry tour is already gale-force in its intensity.'
A clash of styles is at the heart of The Greatest Rivalry and whoever prevails will set the tone for the short-term future of rugb…
LONG READ
Nick Bishop
11 Aug 2026, 1:56
Todd Blackadder questions why All Blacks would pick Mo'unga to replace Proctor
Richie Mo'unga's most recent head coach is expecting a "practical" approach to All Blacks selection when addressing the idea of Mo…
Ned Lester
10 Aug 2026, 22:45
'Vulnerable': Steve Hansen warns Springboks over risky bench tactic
“I hear the commentators, ‘it’s changed the course of the game’, but you know that before you go in, I don’t think you c…
Henry Lee
10 Aug 2026, 20:42
Why Dave Rennie handed Luke Jacobson the All Blacks captaincy
"Looking forward to getting out there and to be honest, trying not to think about too deeply. Probably take the time after the gam…
Henry Lee
10 Aug 2026, 16:35
All Blacks remove Cam Roigard from Sharks game as 'precautionary measure'
The All Blacks have removed star halfback Cam Roigard from this week's Sharks game as a "precautionary measure", noting a tight ca…
Ned Lester
10 Aug 2026, 14:34
'Clearly the number one': Springboks coach Erasmus shoots down Hanekom talk
Hanekom delivered a man-of-the-match performance in his second showing of the year after missing the entire 2025 season with injur…
Ben Smith
10 Aug 2026, 14:31
Ex-SA coach on the 3 things Springboks must fix before facing All Blacks
Nick Mallett has identified three areas South Africa can “definitely get better” in before facing the All Blacks, with the for…
Opinion
Josh Raisey
10 Aug 2026, 3:50
Rugby union's sniffiness around making money is exhausting
There has been a curious sniffiness around Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry, as if South Africa and New Zealand have committed some brea…
Opinion
Daniel Gallan
10 Aug 2026, 3:37
Rennie reveals why Will Jordan and Tyrel Lomax are yet to feature in South Africa
When asked about the Sharks team selection methodology, Rennie pinpointed why three players won't feature in either of the first t…
Henry Lee
09 Aug 2026, 23:20
World Cup winner recalled into Springboks squad following injuries
Stormers flanker and Springbok Deon Fourie has been called into the Springboks ahead of the Greatest Rivalry series.
Ben Smith
09 Aug 2026, 20:32
'Worried': Justin Marshall flags concern for Dave Rennie after Stormers clash
"Guys like Peter Lakai really fronted up. Fabian Holland, how good was he, having not played a lot of rugby, and equally you can …
Henry Lee
09 Aug 2026, 19:35
All Blacks dealt second major injury ahead of Greatest Rivalry test series
Billy Proctor has been ruled out of the remainder of the All Blacks’ Greatest Rivalry tour, reducing New Zealand’s options in …
Philip Bendon
09 Aug 2026, 7:49
Luke Jacobson named captain as Dave Rennie reshuffles squad for Sharks
Moana Pasifika enforcer Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa and Blues hooker Bradley Slater are set to make their All Blacks debuts off the benc…
Henry Lee
08 Aug 2026, 23:00
‘He's been outstanding’: Neil Barnes’ verdict on Beauden Barrett after Stormers
Barrett started at No.10 alongside Cortez Ratima and Josh Moorby in the playmaking roles, starting the game on the front foot as t…
Henry Lee
08 Aug 2026, 15:57
Hansen and Jones predict same outcome in Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour
Both Sir Steve Hansen and Eddie Jones have arrived at the same conclusion when predicting the four-Test section of the Rugby's Gre…
Ned Lester
07 Aug 2026, 22:49
'Hell of a player': Dave Rennie on his two All Blacks debutants and rising star
The opening match of the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour saw two new faces wear the black jersey for the first time, and plenty more…
Ned Lester
07 Aug 2026, 16:35
Patrick Tuipulotu reflects on All Blacks' 'mistakes' in Stormers clash
Dave Rennie's side lost 15 turnovers in Cape Town, and missed 20 tackles, highlighting how difficult the Stormers were to break do…
Henry Lee
07 Aug 2026, 16:03
Ma'a Nonu named to face All Blacks in Sharks debut
In one of the more unlikely twists in rugby history, New Zealand legend Ma'a Nonu has been named to square off with the All Blacks…
Ned Lester
07 Aug 2026, 14:08
Dave Rennie addresses All Blacks' three obvious problems in Stormers win
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has emerged from the first game of the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour happy with his team's chara…
Ned Lester
07 Aug 2026, 13:47
All Blacks player ratings vs Stormers | Rugby's Greatest Rivalry 2026
A historic tour kicked off in the Western Cape with a rare showdown between a Stormers outfit looking to make the most of the occa…
Opinion
Ned Lester
07 Aug 2026, 12:22
Stormers player ratings vs New Zealand | Rugby's Greatest Rivalry 2026
Stormers player ratings: Anyone who thought the Stormers would just roll over for the All Blacks was sorely disappointed. The Cape…
Opinion
Ian Cameron
07 Aug 2026, 12:00
All Blacks dig deep to deny Stormers in ill-disciplined RGR opener
John Dobson's side put the All Blacks under immense amounts of pressure throughout the 80-minutes, creating a stop-start flow to t…
Henry Lee
07 Aug 2026, 12:00
The All Blacks with the most to prove in South Africa
The All Blacks have three URC games before the first Test against the Springboks and one more between Tests 1 and 2, giving every …
Opinion
Ned Lester
06 Aug 2026, 23:36
‘Do the jersey proud’: Ex-All Black looks ahead to first Wallabies start
The first Wallabies team under new coach Les Kiss was announced on Thursday, with Ross named in the starting side at loosehead pro…
Finn Morton
06 Aug 2026, 21:24
Reshuffle required as Wallace Sititi withdraws from All Blacks' tour opener
Wallace Sititi has withdrawn from the opening match of the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour due to illness, and will be replaced in t…
Ned Lester
06 Aug 2026, 15:35
As All Blacks fans ramp up for Rugby's Greatest Rivalry, it would be foolhardy to overlook the NPC
While all eyes will inevitably be on South Africa for Rugby's Greatest Rivalry, the NPC will be playing out and it has never been …
LONG READ
Gregor Paul
06 Aug 2026, 12:27
Beauden Barrett wary of 'controlling those emotions' in All Blacks return
Beauden Barrett has had to be patient waiting for his All Blacks opportunity in 2026, and now that it has arrived, he's cautious n…
Ned Lester
05 Aug 2026, 22:17
'Biggest name throughout Super Rugby': Ex-All Black left puzzled by left wing selection
Ex-All Black Israel Dagg has been left surprised by the omission of Hurricanes star Fehi Fineanganofo ahead of the tour match agai…
Ben Smith
05 Aug 2026, 19:44
Dave Rennie provides return timeline on injured All Black captain
All Blacks head coach is hoping to get tour captain Codie Taylor back into action next week in preparation for the Test series aga…
Ben Smith
05 Aug 2026, 18:39
Dave Rennie on Stormers naming flyhalf prodigy to debut against All Blacks
Yaqeen Ahmed has been named to make his senior Stormers debut against none other than the All Blacks in this weekend's Rugby's Gre…
Ned Lester
05 Aug 2026, 17:31
Dave Rennie selects All Blacks players 'desperate to make an impression'
The first match of the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Tour will introduce two new faces and re-introduce plenty more to the black jersey…
Ned Lester
05 Aug 2026, 16:14
All Blacks name two potential debutants in first team of RGR tour
A historic tour is just days away from gracing the rugby world's screens for the first time in 30 years, and New Zealand have reve…
Ned Lester
05 Aug 2026, 8:00
World Rankings: Springboks' place at No.1 under threat in Buenos Aires
The All Blacks could go into the four-Test Greatest Rivalry Series as the number one ranked team in the world.
Jon Newcombe
05 Aug 2026, 2:28
All Blacks tour of South Africa is a fact-finding mission for next year
I wonder who else remembers that game. You should do, given how much we bang on about the All Blacks’ run of unbeaten games at E…
Opinion
Hamish Bidwell
04 Aug 2026, 20:19
Pressure mounting on Boks to 'blow this All Black team off the park'
New Zealand radio & media pundit Mark Watson believes that all the pressure is on the Springboks as expectations of a 4-0 series v…
Ben Smith
04 Aug 2026, 18:40
Two Englishmen on referee panel for Greatest Rivalry Series
A four-strong referee panel has been named for the Gretest Rivalry Series, including the four provincial tour matches.
Jon Newcombe
04 Aug 2026, 3:01
South African rugby 'family secret' adds extra spice to Boks vs All Blacks series
Great rivalries need more than close matches. They need inherited grievance, disputed memories and old wounds that can be pressed …
Opinion
Daniel Gallan
04 Aug 2026, 2:01
All Blacks legend Zinzan Brooke's 'off-tour' concern ahead of Greatest Rivalry Series
Brooke played for the All Blacks between 1987 and 1997, appearing in 58 Tests and scoring 195 points, made up of 42 tries and thre…
Exclusive
Chris Jones
04 Aug 2026, 1:01
All Blacks-Springboks series a battle of slow versus fast
Although they have fast athletes out wide, South Africa are playing a slow game with the ball, and you can assume they want it off…
Opinion
Ben Smith
03 Aug 2026, 22:43
‘Instinctive, confident, accurate’: The Cam Roigard mindset
Cam Roigard had just 40 minutes of experience in the Test arena when he was named in the All Blacks’ 2023 Rugby World Cup squad,…
Interview
Ned Lester
03 Aug 2026, 22:31
There will be no All Blacks XV tour in 2026
New Zealand Rugby has confirmed its national development team, the All Blacks XV, will not tour this year.
Ned Lester
03 Aug 2026, 21:16
'This isn't a charity': All Blacks loose forwards face brutal selection battle
While there is plenty of competition across the team, a highly talented loose forward unit is perhaps the most likely to give sele…
Ned Lester
03 Aug 2026, 18:00
'Remember, he's insurance': Richie Mo'unga firming as a back-up option for All Blacks
Ex-All Black winger Jeff Wilson believes that Richie Mo'unga has settled as an insurance option for the All Blacks during the Sout…
Ben Smith
02 Aug 2026, 19:05
'No brainer': Former All Blacks debate Codie Taylor's starting role
"It'll bring the best out of Codie and he'll rise to that. But I actually really like the role of what what I saw from Asafo Au…
Henry Lee
02 Aug 2026, 18:18
'They’re going to double-team him': Ex-All Black captain Read identifies forward pack weakness
Former All Black captain Kieran Read has identified a tactical weakness in the forward pack that he believes will be exploited by …
Ben Smith
02 Aug 2026, 14:43
Jason Ryan reveals what makes Siale Lauaki a 'big ceiling' prospect
"Well, it is [a challenge], and you respect it, but you've got to take it head on. You got to do your job to enhance the jersey e…
Henry Lee
02 Aug 2026, 0:20
'Guys are going to get tired': Ex-Bok prop Kitshoff predicts 3-1 series win for South Africa
Former Springbok prop Steven Kitshoff has predicted a 3-1 series victory for South Africa over the All Blacks in the Greatest Riva…
Ben Smith
01 Aug 2026, 19:31
'This isn't a walkover': Renewed hope for rivalry with Black Ferns following Trans-Tasman clash
But a gripping clash between the most dominant rugby franchises on both sides of the Tasman has spawned hope new talent can invi…
AAP
01 Aug 2026, 16:57
Dave Rennie weighs in on Springboks' depth, Stormers' season
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie had plenty of praise for his South African counterpart during his first media engagement since l…
Ned Lester
31 Jul 2026, 21:26
Stand-in All Blacks captain Codie Taylor on Ardie Savea: 'He deserves a break'
Codie Taylor says Ardie Savea's belated arrival in South Africa for the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Tour is a deserved rest for the A…
Ned Lester
31 Jul 2026, 20:05
Boks edged out by France in Nations Championship 'power play' rankings
Using data from ITV Rugby statisticians, Hillsport Media, we've worked out which team is the most ruthless at punishing opposition…
Analysis
Jon Newcombe
31 Jul 2026, 6:00
The data shows Dave Rennie's All Blacks can test the all-conquering Springboks to the max
The Nations Championship statistics show a drastic change in New Zealand's game plan - one South Africa must work hard to contain.
LONG READ
Nick Bishop
30 Jul 2026, 4:47
All Blacks told to 'expect no mercy' as URC outfits baying for win over NZ
The All Blacks have been told to 'expect no mercy' as they embark on their first full tour of South Africa in 30 years.
Ian Cameron
30 Jul 2026, 1:55
Deep parallels to 2010 for the All Blacks ahead of South Africa
It was crisis mode for the All Blacks that triggered an introspective look at the team's tactics, selections and operations. From …
Opinion
Ben Smith
29 Jul 2026, 22:39
All Blacks coaches expecting chess-like series against Rassie's Boks
It won't just be the players going to battle over four Tests on the upcoming Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour, as the tour's unique s…
Ned Lester
29 Jul 2026, 18:15
Five All Blacks talking points from the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry squad
Dave Rennie's 44-man All Blacks squad was unveiled on Monday, and while it featured just three new faces, it inevitably raised ple…
Opinion
Ned Lester
28 Jul 2026, 21:27
Sam Cane weighs in on Luke Jacobson's All Blacks re-emergence with big claim
Sam Cane says he is "stoked" to see ex-teammate Luke Jacobson performing in the black jersey he once wore, sharing high praise for…
Ned Lester
28 Jul 2026, 20:43
'It's tough for him': All Blacks reveal plan for Beauden Barrett on South African tour
All Blacks head coach has revealed the plan for first five Beauden Barrett with the veteran set to play the first game of the tour…
Ben Smith
28 Jul 2026, 19:51
The All Blacks captain shouldn't need a rest after a sabbatical
If Ardie Savea has a personal or family issue to attend to, fine. The birth of a child, good as gold. But if the All Blacks captai…
Opinion
Hamish Bidwell
27 Jul 2026, 17:51
Fabian Holland: 'I'm excited to rip in, body feels mint'
Holland said it's been a tough road back from injury, and that he had to adjust his mindset throughout the journey.
Henry Lee
27 Jul 2026, 16:32
Ex-All Black: Don't mistake Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa for a one-trick pony
Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa was one of three new faces unveiled in the All Blacks' 44-man squad for the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Tour, a…
Ned Lester
27 Jul 2026, 16:16
All Blacks reunite with former assistant ahead of South Africa tour
The Maori All Blacks head coach led his side to a 38-31 victory over the Japan XV at the Paloma Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya, Japan la…
Henry Lee
27 Jul 2026, 5:14
ITV remains the home of the Men's Rugby World Cup in the UK
All 52 matches from Men's Rugby World Cup 2027 will be broadcast free-to-air in the UK.
Jon Newcombe
27 Jul 2026, 1:36
Why Rieko Ioane needed Leinster stint after finding himself in a 'rut'
The 29-year-old last played for the All Blacks under former head coach Scott Robertson, during 2025's end-0f-year tour against Wal…
Henry Lee
26 Jul 2026, 23:11
Why the All Blacks were forced into 'obvious' call to leave Ardie Savea home
All Blacks captain Ardie Savea will miss the early stages of the tour to South Africa with Rennie and his coaching team making a s…
Ben Smith
26 Jul 2026, 21:37
'Dupes is a good player': Why Ethan Blackadder was recalled to All Blacks and Kirifi missed out again
The announcement of the 44-man touring squad to South Africa featured a number of surprises in the loose forwards including Crusad…
Ben Smith
26 Jul 2026, 21:05
'Couldn't stop shaking': Why Dave Rennie called up Semisi Tupou Ta'ieloa
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has detailed the shock that newly selected All Black squad member Semisi Tupou Ta'ieloa had when…
Ben Smith
26 Jul 2026, 20:51
Dave Rennie adds three possible debutants to 44-man squad for South Africa
“We are thrilled for those players who will have the opportunity to pull on the All Blacks jersey for the first time, and welcom…
Henry Lee
26 Jul 2026, 17:00
Wallabies are the hottest ticket in town as Nations Championship pulls in the fans
In all, eight countries played their part in delivering the southern hemisphere series of The Nations Championship.
Francisco Isaac
26 Jul 2026, 6:00
Report: Moana Pasifika's Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa tipped to make All Blacks squad
Uncapped Moana Pasifika forward Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa has been tipped to make the All Blacks squad according to a report.
Ben Smith
25 Jul 2026, 22:24
'Can only live off reputation for so long': Ex-Bok coach questions Eben Etzebeth's place in side
Springboks lock Eben Etzebeth is under pressure to retain his place in the top Springbok side after a long stint of the sidelines.
Ben Smith
25 Jul 2026, 19:20
Fissler Confidential: James O'Connor deal close; French points-machine in big demand
James O’Connor is understood to be set to return to Western Force to finish his career where it began, when he became the younge…
Neil Fissler
25 Jul 2026, 7:00
Nine players whose stock rose massively this July in Nations Championship
Trends, stocks, bonds, and rising values. Terms more commonly linked to economics, yet appropriate in this context, as many player…
Opinion
Francisco Isaac
25 Jul 2026, 4:00
All Blacks report card: All 32 Nations Championship players rated
The All Blacks fielded five debutants and left three players on the sidelines during the inaugural Nations Championship, emerging …
Opinion
Ned Lester
24 Jul 2026, 18:28
Eight possible bolters for the All Blacks' 44-man squad to tour South Africa
The others, though, are up for debate, with the coaching staff weighing up whether to go for a 6-4 split of forwards to backs, or …
Opinion
Henry Lee
24 Jul 2026, 14:35
'South Africa can widen the All Blacks' previously unseen faultlines'
While Dave Rennie made a positive start to his tenure as New Zealand head coach, a Test series in South Africa will expose any wea…
LONG READ
Gregor Paul
24 Jul 2026, 14:32
Seven Nations Championship stars who got their start in SVNS
RugbyPass gives you seven of the biggest stars in World Rugby who got their start in the shorter format of the game.
Nick Wasiliev
24 Jul 2026, 1:58
Ex-All Black left with 'two questions' over selections vs Springboks
With three Tests now under Dave Rennie's belt as All Blacks head coach, he and his selectors have fielded 33 players, with just Ky…
Ned Lester
23 Jul 2026, 18:49
A major nation is absent from our 11 player Nations Championship stats topper list
With everyone patiently awaiting the November window for the Nations Championship, there's no better time to break down the statis…
Francisco Isaac
23 Jul 2026, 2:15
All Blacks legend weighs into Ireland: 'They've turned into a pack of whingers'
Justin Marshall has let rip on the latest episode of The Good, The Bad and The Rugby, ANZ, after Ireland were beaten 40-21 by New …
Jon Newcombe
22 Jul 2026, 1:11
Why the Springboks' rush defence won't bother the All Blacks
On the Boks' defence not being what it once was, the Springboks conceded five tries and 31 points to the Barbarians, three tries a…
Opinion
Ben Smith
22 Jul 2026, 0:26
Steve Hansen: All Blacks have found 'something that's been missing the last couple years'
Sir Steve Hansen says it's an "exciting time" to be an All Blacks fan after a clean sweep of the July Tests under new head coach D…
Ned Lester
21 Jul 2026, 22:24
'Boks will come with the same game plan': Schalk Burger predicts Wellington repeat for All Blacks
Former Springboks flanker Schalk Burger has predicted that South Africa will replicate their Welllington game plan when they face …
Ben Smith
21 Jul 2026, 14:48
Nations Championship: Debutants who seized their chance on road to RWC 2027
Over 40 players from 11 different teams were handed first caps across the first three rounds of the inaugural global competition.
Analysis
Jon Newcombe
21 Jul 2026, 6:00
Luke Jacobson might be the jack of all trades and master of none
The most surprising selection sprung by Dave Rennie and his selectors this July was picking Chiefs captain Luke Jacobson as the st…
Opinion
Ben Smith
20 Jul 2026, 22:24
Losses to the Springboks will be a learning experience, not a disaster
What’s more, after the really strange and underwhelming Scott Robertson era, I think these players actually want to be coached a…
Opinion
Hamish Bidwell
20 Jul 2026, 20:24
The key behind Quinn Tupaea and Jordie Barrett's growing chemistry
The Chiefs midfielder was dropped after the first Nations Championship Test against France in Christchurch, being replaced by Hurr…
Henry Lee
20 Jul 2026, 16:30
Will Jordan makes more try-scoring history with ‘freebie’ against Ireland
Will Jordan can’t stop scoring for the All Blacks, making the most of “a freebie” in a 40-21 win over Ireland at Eden Park.
Finn Morton
20 Jul 2026, 15:53
Contest or no contest? The eternal struggle between the Springboks and All Blacks
As Dave Rennie's new attacking ethos takes shape, Rassie Erasmus wants to ensure the grunt and skill of a true set-piece battle do…
LONG READ
Nick Bishop
20 Jul 2026, 10:07
All Blacks assistant outlines attack's next evolution with more 'variety'
But without getting ahead of himself, Blair told media in Auckland on Sunday morning that the coaching staff felt their side produ…
Henry Lee
20 Jul 2026, 1:22
'Don't have the size': Tupou Vaa'i favoured to play blindside against the Springboks
Ex-All Blacks Jeff Wilson and Justin Marshall believe that Tupou Vaa'i has secured the No.6 jersey to face the Springboks based on…
Ben Smith
19 Jul 2026, 15:29
All Blacks dominate our Nations Champions third round team of the week
The July window of the Nations Championship has come and gone, with teams having already packed their bags to return home, giving …
Opinion
Francisco Isaac
19 Jul 2026, 11:38
Damian McKenzie hails Ruben Love's leadership after rapid Test rise
"So yeah, kudos to to Rubes. He's done a great job of leading the team around, and I guess for me, just try to help out where I …
Henry Lee
18 Jul 2026, 17:15
What Rennie wants the most from the tour to South Africa and Springboks Test series
The All Blacks have started the new era under Dave Rennie with three wins from as many Test matches, but the next challenge will b…
Ben Smith
18 Jul 2026, 16:33
‘Gave me sh**’: All Blacks prop de Groot recalls coach’s brutal assessment
All Blacks prop Ethan de Groot has recalled the time assistant coach Neil Barnes “gave me sh** for having sh** skills."
Finn Morton
18 Jul 2026, 16:31
Why the All Blacks pulled Ruben Love from the field against Ireland
All Blacks first five-eighth Ruben Love was pulled from the field in the 56th minute against Ireland with fullback Damian McKenzie…
Ben Smith
18 Jul 2026, 15:26
'Not the greatest decision': Rennie weighs in on Luke Jacobson's yellow card
he All Blacks had the foot on the throttle against Ireland early with a 14-0 lead and were searching for more before a dangerous c…
Ben Smith
18 Jul 2026, 15:01
Dave Rennie on All Blacks powerhouse: 'He's such an athlete, such a beast'
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie is thrilled with his team's depth at hooker, with Asafo Aumua starring in an extended run off th…
Ned Lester
18 Jul 2026, 5:06
All Blacks v Ireland takes: Local favourite delivers, Ireland behind the eight-ball
The All Blacks started strongly, leading 14-0 in the opening half hour before Ireland hit back through Jack Conan with Luke Jacobs…
Opinion
Henry Lee
18 Jul 2026, 2:50
Ireland player ratings vs New Zealand | Nations Championship 2026
Ireland player ratings: A mammoth task awaited Andy Farrell's men at Eden Park, but this was one in which Ireland repeatedly shot …
Opinion
Ian Cameron
18 Jul 2026, 2:14
All Blacks player ratings vs Ireland | 2026 Nations Championship
The All Blacks' 52-game unbeaten run at Eden Park went on the line in front of 48,153 of the team's most devoted followers, and it…
Opinion
Ned Lester
18 Jul 2026, 2:10
All Blacks extend Eden Park unbeaten streak with clinical win over Ireland
The All Blacks have extended their unbeaten streak at Eden Park to 53 Tests with a win over Ireland in the Nations Championship.
Finn Morton
18 Jul 2026, 2:07
Dan Sheehan insists Ireland not fixated on All Blacks' Eden Park stranglehold
Dan Sheehan believes a clash against New Zealand is the perfect opportunity for Ireland to finish the season on a high.
PA
17 Jul 2026, 4:19
Christopher Hilsenbeck on the decision to play for the country 'of his birth'
The Eagles are soaring high after victories over Portugal and Zimbabwe in the first two rounds of the Nations Cup, putting them in…
Interview
Francisco Isaac
17 Jul 2026, 4:02
The World Rankings prize at stake if Ireland conquer All Blacks' fortress
Thirty-two years and 52 matches have passed since New Zealand were last beaten at Eden Park.
Jon Newcombe
17 Jul 2026, 3:22
Rob Kearney: 'When I was still there, there was a huge element of fear'
The rivalry between the All Blacks and Ireland is in a different place to when Rob Kearney was involved, according to the man hims…
Ned Lester
16 Jul 2026, 22:58
‘They’re dogs’: Ardie Savea on the All Blacks’ new halves duo
All Blacks captain Ardie Savea has shed light on the competitive nature of the team’s relatively new halves pairing.
Finn Morton
16 Jul 2026, 22:15
Tupou Vaa'i reveals past All Black who inspired him to become a 'menace'
Tupou Vaa'i is leaning into his reputation as a "menace" on the rugby field, and has revealed who inspired his emergence as an ant…
Ned Lester
16 Jul 2026, 19:20
The All Blacks don't need the Eden Park record
The All Blacks are two games into a new coaching era. They’re embedding a new first five-eighth and trying different combination…
Opinion
Hamish Bidwell
15 Jul 2026, 23:27
Dave Rennie explains another All Blacks blindside flanker experiment
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie says he wanted to field a bigger pack against Ireland, and has done so by moving Tupou Vaa'i fro…
Ned Lester
15 Jul 2026, 22:58
All Blacks to field new starting winger and converted flanker against Ireland
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has named his team for Ireland, with rookie Josh Moorby promoted to start and lock Tupou Vaa'i m…
Ned Lester
15 Jul 2026, 21:10
The NZ-born backrower looking to help Ireland topple All Blacks at Eden Park
New Zealand-born Sean Jansen will face the All Blacks for the first time after earning a place on Ireland’s bench.
Finn Morton
15 Jul 2026, 17:00
Dan Sheehan returns to captain Ireland against All Blacks at Eden Park
40-Test hooker Dan Sheehan returns to captain Ireland in a Nations Championship showdown with the All Blacks at Eden Park.
Finn Morton
15 Jul 2026, 14:45
Did Scotland show Dave Rennie's All Blacks how to beat the Boks?
South Africa didn’t lose but the way Scotland breached their defence has given the New Zealand coach an invaluable template for …
LONG READ
Nick Bishop
15 Jul 2026, 0:36
The All Blacks star one coach says is among world’s best in his position
All Blacks assistant coach Mike Blair believes Cam Roigard’s form is right up there with the best halfbacks in the world.
Finn Morton
14 Jul 2026, 16:53
All Blacks-Ireland rivalry peaked in 2023, it's over now
Ireland are walking into the Lions' den with poor form and an old team. The rest of the world is still doubting the All Blacks, wr…
Opinion
Ben Smith
14 Jul 2026, 16:38
'Ireland provide the perfect means to understand what Rennie’s All Blacks need to fix before the World Cup.'
Ireland have become a respected opponent of the All Blacks in the last decade and Saturday's Test provides a yardstick of progress…
LONG READ
Gregor Paul
14 Jul 2026, 14:30
Where Are They Now? When Charlie Hodgson bent it like Beckham
England and Argentina are set to face each other in football and rugby three days apart this week, bringing back memories of the s…
Neil Fissler
14 Jul 2026, 8:38
Ireland coaches given 'healthy dilemma' as Six Nations star returns for All Blacks
Rob Baloucoune and Jeremy Loughman are both in contention for Ireland’s Test against New Zealand this weekend as a fully-fit squ…
PA
14 Jul 2026, 3:05
Boks' rivals hailed as 'the team to beat at next year's World Cup' by 2007 winner
South African World Cup winner Victor Matfield has claimed only three teams can win the World Cup next year – the Springboks, th…
Josh Raisey
14 Jul 2026, 2:30
‘Just try to be a sponge': Anton Segner opens up on life in All Blacks camp
"But also getting to know them as people and and seeing what they're all about as a person is pretty cool too."
Henry Lee
13 Jul 2026, 22:29
All Blacks provide update on injured Jordie Barrett before Ireland Test
80-Test All Black Jordie Barrett didn’t train at all on Tuesday morning, but the centre is still expected to be available for Ir…
Finn Morton
13 Jul 2026, 19:20
Mike Blair explains Beauden Barrett’s influence amid Love’s All Blacks rise
All Blacks assistant coach Mike Blair insists that while Beauden Barrett is still very much in the frame for selection.
Finn Morton
13 Jul 2026, 18:27
All Blacks coach shares Scott Barrett, Fabian Holland update ahead of SA tour
Barrett didn't feature at all for the Crusaders in the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season, having an extended non-playing sabbatical …
Henry Lee
12 Jul 2026, 22:33
Dave Rennie reveals All Blacks leadership group after Will Jordan's captaincy stint
"He was skipper on the weekend because we subbed all the other leaders off, Luke Jacobson, Jordie Barrett, obviously, Ardie had…
Henry Lee
12 Jul 2026, 21:34
The Ireland insight Dave Rennie wanted from Jordie Barrett ahead of Eden Park Test
"Yeah, I mean they're such a good side, and and they've had success of late. So yeah, I mean, we'll talk about South Africa being …
Henry Lee
12 Jul 2026, 19:10
'Ardie is not that': Ex-All Black fed up with the selection of hybrid players
Ex-All Black halfback Justin Marshall is fed up with certain hybrid player selections and wants the All Blacks selectors to start …
Ben Smith
12 Jul 2026, 19:09
Rieko Ioane called back into All Blacks squad
Returning Leinster and Blues midfielder Rieko Ioane has been called back into the All Blacks squad as injury cover.
Ben Smith
12 Jul 2026, 18:02
England and the All Blacks dominate our Nations Championship team of the week
With another round of the Nations Championship now behind us, it is time to delve into the team-of-the-week territory.
Opinion
Francisco Isaac
12 Jul 2026, 4:33
3 up, 6 down as World Rankings get shaken up
England, Japan and Spain will all have improved positions when the rankings are officially updated at 12pm on Monday (BST).
Jon Newcombe
12 Jul 2026, 2:44
The All Blacks have the best No.12 in the world and the next WPOY
If you need any more proof that Jordie Barrett is the best midfielder in the world right now, watch his pass over the top to Will …
Opinion
Ben Smith
11 Jul 2026, 22:06
Dave Rennie offers verdict on All Blacks debutants after Italy victory
Speaking with Kirtsie Stanway on Sky Sport post-match, the All Blacks head coach said both of the debutants made an impact.
Henry Lee
11 Jul 2026, 19:07
'I'm worried': Italy coach describes 'new energy' in Rennie's All Blacks
Italy head coach Gonzalo Quesada says he is "worried" about the All Blacks under Dave Rennie, noting a "new energy" building in th…
Ned Lester
11 Jul 2026, 17:02
Rennie's update on Leroy Carter and Luke Jacobson after first half departures
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has confirmed pair Luke Jacobson and Leroy Carter left the field with injuries against Italy.
Ben Smith
11 Jul 2026, 15:09
Dave Rennie on where he wants improvements from All Blacks after Italy win
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie was pleased with the improvements his side made against Italy following their win over France la…
Ben Smith
11 Jul 2026, 14:53
'Love, their number 10, it's a yellow:' Italy coach Quesada's tirade after loss to All Blacks
Italy head coach Gonzalo Quesada has gone on a tirade after his side's 47-17 defeat to the All Blacks in Wellington
Interview
Ben Smith
11 Jul 2026, 3:13
Will Jordan reacts to breaking All Blacks' all-time try-scoring record
Doug Howlett's long-standing record of 49 tries for the All Blacks has fallen, with a hat-trick to Will Jordan against Italy pushi…
Ned Lester
11 Jul 2026, 2:31
All Blacks vs Italy takes: Tale of two Italian sides, Moorby made for it
It was a record breaking night for right wing Will Jordan, becoming the first All Black to reach 50 Test tries, while Josh Moorby …
Opinion
Ben Smith
11 Jul 2026, 1:14
All Blacks player ratings vs Italy | Nations Championship 2026
Round 2 of the Nations Championship kicked off in Wellington, and a gruelling, tight opening half made way for a second-half break…
Opinion
Ned Lester
11 Jul 2026, 0:14
All Blacks shake off slow start to overcome Italy as Will Jordan makes history
The historic moment came in the 54th minute, as his long-time teammate, Barrett, looped a left-to-right skip pass down to the righ…
Henry Lee
11 Jul 2026, 0:11
Joe Schmidt describes Wallaby as ‘our equivalent to Leicester Fainga’anuku’
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has compared Filipo Daugunu to injured All Blacks utility Leicester Fainga’anuku.
Finn Morton
09 Jul 2026, 22:20
'They're not going to sneak into town': All Blacks identify Italy's biggest threats
The All Blacks have been warned against underestimating Italy, with Dave Rennie expecting his team's Wellington opponents to be a …
Ned Lester
09 Jul 2026, 21:27
Dave Rennie adresses the four All Blacks to miss selection in both opening Tests
Following the All Blacks' second team naming of the new Test season, 30 of the 34 squad members have had their names called, with …
Ned Lester
09 Jul 2026, 14:57
Jake White: The brutal truth that could decide the 2027 World Cup
First off this week, I’m going to say hats off to the organisers for making the Nations Championship happen. I know it wasn't ea…
Opinion
Jake White
09 Jul 2026, 7:07
'Rugby's old, muscular truth has survived its new, cerebral jargon'
The thrilling opening round of Nations Championship fare proved big men making hard yards remains a vital part of an ever-evolving…
LONG READ
Daniel Gallan
09 Jul 2026, 5:54
New TMO hub could be just what the doctor ordered – Andy Goode
World Rugby’s new TMO hub is what we’ve been crying out for since I can remember and we can only hope leagues around the world…
Opinion
Andy Goode
09 Jul 2026, 1:20
Italy make three changes, name 6/2 bench for All Blacks
After a first-round loss to Japan, Italy head coach Gonzalo Quesada made three changes to his starting team to play New Zealand in…
Ned Lester
08 Jul 2026, 23:12
Five changes in starting All Blacks team for Italy, two debutants poised on bench
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has made five changes to his team's starting XV to play Italy, while Cortez Ratima is the only b…
Ned Lester
08 Jul 2026, 20:40
England talisman and Fijian illusionist top Nations Championship stats after round 1
The 12 best national teams in rugby have been pitted against one another in the new Nations Championship, and while rugby is proud…
Analysis
Ned Lester
08 Jul 2026, 19:52
Damian McKenzie proved to be the perfect fullback for Ruben Love
Despite missing out on the No.10 jersey, McKenzie has found a perfect role at fullback that complements, not detracts, from Love.
Opinion
Ben Smith
08 Jul 2026, 15:19
Wallace Sititi has fitness revelation in Rennie's new All Blacks playbook
The All Blacks got their first taste of Test match rugby in Dave Rennie's new game plan against France, and the speed of play made…
Ned Lester
07 Jul 2026, 22:26
This feels like a formidable All Blacks squad but the benchmark is perfection
The All Blacks’ explosiveness and athleticism enabled them to overcome the French and I’d be disappointed if that obscured the…
Opinion
Hamish Bidwell
07 Jul 2026, 19:17
New Zealand Rugby appoint 94-Test All Black as head of men's high performance
New Zealand Rugby has found Mike Anthony's successor as Head of Men's High Performance, and it's a familiar face who will be stepp…
Ned Lester
07 Jul 2026, 15:58
Paul Williams: 'The Nations Championship is right up there with any of the summer blockbusters.'
A new competition takes time to bed in but the signs with the Nations Championship were of a tournament that will soon become a fa…
LONG READ
Paul Williams
07 Jul 2026, 7:46
Will Jordan backed to break iconic All Blacks record against Italy
Will Jordan is just three tries away from becoming the All Blacks' all-time leading try-scorer, trailing Doug Howlett's record of …
Ned Lester
06 Jul 2026, 23:22
The four All Blacks who impressed Steve Hansen in France win
Sir Steve Hansen has weighed in on the first All Blacks Test of the year, highlighting four players who impressed him and identify…
Ned Lester
06 Jul 2026, 21:25
Sam Darry: 'Conceding 32 points isn't acceptable for us'
"I can't call me too much on last year, I was only in for the back end of the year, but the coaches have brought an awesome, I gue…
Henry Lee
06 Jul 2026, 20:17
Neil Barnes hints standout All Blacks performers could still miss Italy Test
Former Italy assistant coach and now All Blacks senior assistant Neil Barnes, has explained what the thinking is around this weeke…
Henry Lee
06 Jul 2026, 18:12
'Long term, it's the best plan': Jordie Barrett on All Blacks changes against Italy
Hints from within the All Blacks camp point to some selection changes coming for round 2 of the Nations Championship against Italy…
Ned Lester
06 Jul 2026, 17:15
'He's earned my respect': Neil Barnes on Luke Jacobson's performance against France
"We thought he was outstanding, so it's not a surprise to me. He's earned my respect, and I thought he showed the rest of the coun…
Henry Lee
06 Jul 2026, 14:21
How rugby found its 'lightbulb moment' in the Nations Championship opener
The cracker in Christchurch not only raised the curtain on the Nations Championship, it showed the way for Test rugby.
LONG READ
Nick Bishop
06 Jul 2026, 5:48
Six Boks make our Nations Championship team of the week - Round 1
No one could have asked for a better start to the Nations Championship, which, in its opening round, offers some of the best Test …
Francisco Isaac
06 Jul 2026, 2:37
All Blacks attack coach explains 'freedom' behind France performance
“When you coach a team, you look at how the game is being played, the direction it’s going, the quality of player you’ve got…
Henry Lee
05 Jul 2026, 17:41
'He has that IQ': Ex-All Blacks debate whether Cam Roigard is world's best No.9
Over 60 per cent of fans polled on Sky Sport NZ's The Breakdown believed that New Zealand have the world's best No.9 with Roigard'…
Ben Smith
05 Jul 2026, 16:27
World Rankings record equalled as Scotland overtake oldest rival
In scoring more points in a match against the Pumas on Argentinian soil than ever before, Scotland have moved up to fifth in the W…
Jon Newcombe
05 Jul 2026, 0:31
The verdict on Ruben Love from Rennie and Savea after first No.10 start
All Blacks new first five Ruben Love has been prasied by his coach and captain following his first run in the No.10 jersey in the …
Ben Smith
04 Jul 2026, 20:11
'Weird to see': Quade Cooper breaks down Jalibert and France's tactics that stunned All Blacks early
France's fast start seemed to find the flaw in New Zealand's defensive system all too easily, with Penaud running into a wide open…
Ben Smith
04 Jul 2026, 18:37
Peter Lakai on All Blacks' 'soft' defensive moments against France
Rennie's men adjusted to the yellow card, and managed the next ten minutes efficiently to only trail by two points when Love retur…
Henry Lee
04 Jul 2026, 15:30
All Blacks captain praises surprise leader who 'took control' in France thriller
In the post-match press conference with media in Christchurch, Savea explained what was being said during the tough periods.
Henry Lee
04 Jul 2026, 13:47
Fehi Fineanganofo on All Blacks debut: 'At halftime I was in the toilet spewing'
Fehi Fineanganofo became an All Black on Saturday night in Christchurch, playing the final 12 minutes of a tight win against Franc…
Ned Lester
04 Jul 2026, 6:29
Dave Rennie pinpoints 'outrageous' All Blacks stat in France win
It certainly didn't all go the All Blacks' way in Christchurch, but one of Dave Rennie's biggest calling cards was evident from th…
Ned Lester
04 Jul 2026, 5:14
All Blacks vs France takes: Jalibert's A-game, All Blacks' high risk style
The All Blacks outscored France by five tries to four and escaped with a 34-32 victory in Dave Rennie's first Test in charge in Ch…
Opinion
Ben Smith
04 Jul 2026, 3:16
'It's all happened so fast': Jamie Hannah reacts to last-minute All Blacks call-up
The All Blacks may have only named two debutants in their first matchday team of the year, but three took the field after reserve …
Ned Lester
04 Jul 2026, 3:06
All Blacks player ratings vs France | Nations Championship 2026
It was tense, and far from perfect, but All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie will take the positives and head to Wellington to take o…
Opinion
Henry Lee
04 Jul 2026, 2:14
All Blacks claim tense win over France in first-ever Nations Championship Test
The first game of the inaugural Nations Championship was a seesaw battle in Christchurch, with the lead changing hands consistentl…
Ned Lester
04 Jul 2026, 1:58
All Blacks forced into late change with hometown lock set to debut
Dave Rennie, who is already without the experience of Tupou Vaa'i and Scott Barrett, will be forced to blood in yet another newbie…
Henry Lee
03 Jul 2026, 22:59
Maxime Lucu on Bordeaux's 9-10-12 playing the Hurricanes' 9-10-12
France captain Maxime Lucu will be joined by Bordeaux partners Matthieu Jalibert at 10 and Yoram Moefana at 12, while the Hurrican…
Ned Lester
03 Jul 2026, 17:33
Caleb Clarke on edge over chip on Damian Penaud's shoulder in Christchurch
Caleb Clarke is preparing to square off with what he expects to be a highly motivated Damian Penaud on Saturday evening, with the …
Interview
Ned Lester
03 Jul 2026, 16:02
Dave Rennie starts his quest for the perfect All Blacks back three combination
Israel Dagg and Ben Smith had the skillset in the backfield to help the All Blacks lift the World Cup, but do they have the right …
LONG READ
Gregor Paul
03 Jul 2026, 4:12
Ardie Savea on Ruben Love: 'There's something special about that boy'
Ardie Savea is backing Ruben Love to perform in the 25-year-old's first start at No.10 for the All Blacks, suggesting there is rea…
Ned Lester
02 Jul 2026, 23:06
Why Brad Weber predicted Luke Jacobson would start for Rennie's All Blacks
Dave Rennie's loose-forward trio was one of the most unexpected selections in his first All Blacks team naming, with all three pic…
Ned Lester
02 Jul 2026, 16:32
Dave Rennie on Beauden Barrett's omission despite 'impressive' All Blacks impact
"He's been impressive, so if someone of that quality sitting in the wings, I guess it shows how strong we are in that position."
Henry Lee
02 Jul 2026, 15:48
Ruben Love the confident pick at No.10 as All Blacks adopt 'optimistic' mindset
The selection of in-form first five Ruben Love is central to the new 'optimistic' philosophy within the All Blacks, with the 25-ye…
Ben Smith
02 Jul 2026, 0:39
Dave Rennie explains selection of All Blacks' new loose forward trio
Dave Rennie has revealed the loose forward trio was the selection that took the longest to finalise in his first matchday All Blac…
Ned Lester
02 Jul 2026, 0:14
'Two best fullbacks in the world': Why Rennie moved Will Jordan back to the wing
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie revealed that discussions have been in the works for months around Will Jordan's move back to th…
Ben Smith
01 Jul 2026, 23:16
Dave Rennie names two debutants in All Blacks team to face France
Dave Rennie has named his first All Black team to play France in the opening game of the Nations Championship at One New Zealand S…
Ben Smith
01 Jul 2026, 21:11
Damian McKenzie describes new All Blacks attack as a 'mindset thing'
The All Blacks have spent the past week studying the new coaching group's structures and ideologies, but Damian McKenzie says the …
Ned Lester
01 Jul 2026, 18:19
Will Marshall mellow for Galthie's strengthened France?
Les Bleus came in for criticism when arrived in New Zealand with a fallow side a year ago but this French team is a different prop…
LONG READ
Gavin Mortimer
01 Jul 2026, 2:01
Nations Championship: 'The data shows the north has finally caught up with the south'
A Six Nations statistical deep dive suggests the European nations are no longer trailing their Rugby Championship counterparts.
LONG READ
Nick Bishop
01 Jul 2026, 1:42
Tana Umaga: France have returned to their 'identity of old'
All Blacks defence coach Tana Umaga hasn't leaned on his experience playing in France much when preparing his team for this weeken…
Ned Lester
30 Jun 2026, 23:07
Rassie Erasmus pipped by fierce rival in Nations Championship win percentages
While Dave Rennie is just about to start his tenure as head coach of the All Blacks, Rassie Erasmus will draw level with Jake Whit…
Analysis
Jon Newcombe
30 Jun 2026, 8:30
Neil Barnes labels box kick trend 'overboard', France narrative 'rubbish'
All Blacks lead assistant coach Neil Barnes isn't convinced the volume of box kicks in the international game is fully warranted, …
Ned Lester
29 Jun 2026, 23:50
There's only one selection that truly matters for the All Blacks this July
The All Blacks are relevant again. People will watch, and people will get back on the bandwagon, having kind of given up in disgus…
Opinion
Hamish Bidwell
29 Jun 2026, 22:14
Bought not built: Rassie's importing has sacrificed the identity of Bok rugby
The suggestion was that the Springboks remain 'pure' as they have no foreign-born players in the team, unlike other nations. Well,…
Opinion
Ben Smith
29 Jun 2026, 21:30
'Lacked a bit of detail': Quade Cooper on All Blacks' troubles and new coach Rennie
Ex-Wallaby flyhalf Quade Cooper has offered an assessment on what went wrong with the All Blacks and what to expect under new head…
Ben Smith
29 Jun 2026, 21:05
Springboks' place at top of world rankings comes under threat
Having seen their position at the top of the World Rugby Men's Rankings protected since mid-September, through the Quilter Nations…
Jon Newcombe
29 Jun 2026, 7:01
All Blacks boosted by return of three stars ahead of France Test
Dave Rennie confirmed the All Blacks will have three stars available that have been under injury clouds ahead of the first Test of…
Ben Smith
28 Jun 2026, 14:50
Codie Taylor on Dave Rennie: 'He doesn't take mediocrity lightly'
"He definitely owns the room when he speaks,'' Taylor told media in Christchurch ahead of the first Test.
Henry Lee
28 Jun 2026, 14:26
Justin Marshall identifies the key factor behind Kyle Preston's selection
The Crusaders halfback featured for Scott Robertson’s All Blacks in the 2025 Rugby Championship Test match against the Springbok…
Henry Lee
27 Jun 2026, 21:45
'You guys just pile s*** on players': Ex-Wallaby weighs in on 'easy target' Damian McKenzie
Ex-Wallaby hooker Jeremy Paul has weighed in on the criticism aimed at Chiefs and All Black first five Damian McKenzie in the wake…
Ben Smith
27 Jun 2026, 15:51
Trans-Tasman rivals unveil Anzac Day Bledisloe Cup tradition from 2027
“Playing the Bledisloe Cup on Anzac Day creates a unique trans-Tasman sporting occasion that honours our countries’ shared his…
Henry Lee
27 Jun 2026, 15:00
What makes Kyle Preston an outlier among new All Blacks selections
Kyle Preston may not be an aspiring debutant, but Monday's All Blacks squad naming was the first time he's been officially selecte…
Ned Lester
27 Jun 2026, 0:03
Aaron Smith gives 'bite the mouthguard' description of Dave Rennie's coaching
Aaron Smith is now 15 years removed from his time under New Zealand's new head coach, Dave Rennie, at Manawatu, and even further r…
Ned Lester
26 Jun 2026, 20:54
Another emotional chapter is about to be written in the history of New Zealand v France
With his champion Bordeaux-Begles players available, Fabien Galthie is leading a far stronger, and highly motivated, group to Chri…
LONG READ
Nick Bishop
25 Jun 2026, 16:30
The best rugby commentators and pundits of the season
The art of commentating and rugby punditry isn't easily learnt but this list of rugby luminaries are the best in the business
LONG READ
Paul Williams
25 Jun 2026, 4:22
New Zealand Rugby fills newly created Chief Rugby Officer position
New Zealand Rugby's latest executive appointment is Michael Collins in the newly created role of Chief Rugby Officer.
Ned Lester
24 Jun 2026, 22:02
The Sir Graham Henry verdict on All Blacks squad selections
Sir Graham Henry says he is "delighted" to be involved in the All Blacks again after returning to the environment as selector, eve…
Ned Lester
24 Jun 2026, 17:40
The time for specialist No.7s has come to an end
Now that a majority of the touring squads have been named, it has become clear that the role of the openside flanker, who wears th…
Opinion
John Ferguson
24 Jun 2026, 15:52
Selections aside, Dave Rennie is pushing the right buttons with All Blacks
Everyone wants winners and losers out of any team naming. Frankly, when the net’s cast this wide, those kinds of categories are …
Opinion
Hamish Bidwell
23 Jun 2026, 22:49
Ardie Savea details what success will look like for him as All Blacks captain
An admittedly nervous yet excited Ardie Savea was unveiled as All Blacks captain this week, sharing what the recognition means to …
Ned Lester
23 Jun 2026, 21:43
On form it's Ruben Love then daylight for the All Blacks
The All Blacks coaching staff have reiterated that selections were made on form but when it comes to the No.10s it's Ruben Love th…
Opinion
Ben Smith
23 Jun 2026, 17:21
Antoine Dupont missing for now as Galthie names 33-man France squad
Fabien Galthie has named his 33-man France squad for their Nations Championship fixtures against the All Blacks, Australia and Jap…
Josh Raisey
23 Jun 2026, 5:43
Winners and losers from Dave Rennie’s first All Blacks squad
Hurricanes trio Xavier Numia, Josh Moorby, and Fehi Fineanganofo have receieved their maiden call-up, alongside German-born loose-…
Opinion
Henry Lee
23 Jun 2026, 4:59
All Blacks 2IC on big shift coaches are making with 2026 squad
The new All Blacks coaching regime is looking to reverse a trend it has identified in the country's style of play, with Monday's s…
Ned Lester
22 Jun 2026, 23:07
Neil Barnes on tightest All Blacks selections: 'You don't do s**t like that lightly'
All Blacks lead assistant coach Neil Barnes has shared some insights into the tight selection calls in the first All Blacks squad …
Ned Lester
22 Jun 2026, 18:12
'10 games off the bench': Ex-All Black's theory on Kyle Preston selection
One of the most surprising names in Dave Rennie's first All Black squad was not a debutant, but second year halfback Kyle Preston …
Ben Smith
22 Jun 2026, 16:01
Mike Blair on Kirifi: 'There's some pretty impressive players in front of him'
Both players had exceptional seasons, but Rennie and his coaching staff opted for the German-born Blues No.7, over the eight Test …
Henry Lee
22 Jun 2026, 15:09
All Blacks head coach details what made Anton Segner impossible to leave out
"We think he could generally be a high quality seven, but you know he's got a really balanced skill set."
Henry Lee
21 Jun 2026, 20:47
Dave Rennie on the Hurricanes' pair of wingers and the four potential debutants
Dave Rennie's first All Blacks squad includes four potential debutants, including three from the Super Rugby champion Hurricanes s…
Ben Smith
21 Jun 2026, 19:18
Ex-All Blacks left shocked over Du'Plessis Kirifi omission from All Blacks squad
Ex-All Blacks James Parsons and Jeff Wilson have been left shocked at the omission of Hurricanes openside flanker Du'Plessis Kirif…
Ben Smith
21 Jun 2026, 18:36
Dave Rennie addresses Fehi Fineanganofo's future after All Blacks call-up
"His form has been irresistible, and we're keen to name him."
Henry Lee
21 Jun 2026, 18:26
Why Rennie chose Ardie Savea as the new All Blacks captain
Ardie Savea will be the new All Blacks captain after incoming head coach Dave Rennie named the talismanic figure as his captain at…
Ben Smith
21 Jun 2026, 18:12
Dave Rennie unveils first All Blacks squad ahead of Nations Championship Tests
The All Blacks will travel to Christchurch to take on France, before facing Italy in Wellington, and Ireland in Auckland.
Henry Lee
21 Jun 2026, 17:10
Major change introduced to world rankings in time for Nations Championship
Other than introducing penalties for inactive unions, the rankings have largely remained unaltered since they were first used, in …
Jon Newcombe
19 Jun 2026, 2:30
Leicester Fainga'anuku out of All Blacks contention with broken leg
The fibula fracture takes another incumbent out of All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie's selection pool for Monday's squad naming, a…
Ned Lester
19 Jun 2026, 1:35
There are only so many former glories that All Blacks selectors can cling to
I think we’d all agree that Beauden Barrett will be in the first All Blacks test squad of the season. Just as, we’d also have…
Opinion
Hamish Bidwell
17 Jun 2026, 20:39
Building the All Blacks' leadership may be Dave Rennie's biggest task
Dave Rennie has a rich core of talent to harness, but identifying his captain and building leadership across his squad is a greate…
LONG READ
Gregor Paul
17 Jun 2026, 9:07
Rob Penney on Christian Lio-Willie: 'He deserves another opportunity'
Lio-Willie, a qualified dentist, has impressed for the Crusaders during the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season, pushing his way back …
Henry Lee
16 Jun 2026, 19:31
No.1 Springboks are third-best in the World Rankings record books
The Springboks will go into the inaugural Nations Championship in July sitting proudly at the top of the rankings, with a sizeable…
Analysis
Jon Newcombe
16 Jun 2026, 7:54
Commentator weighs in on All Blacks No.10 debate ahead of final
"But that's something that still has to be proven, his ability to produce that at test level, but I thought he was fantastic on Fr…
Henry Lee
15 Jun 2026, 16:22
Former All Blacks highlight three players demanding Dave Rennie's attention
The Sky Sport Breakdown panel of Jeff Wilson, Mils Muliaina, and Stephen Donald all picked one player that has stood out in rece…
Henry Lee
14 Jun 2026, 21:50
Dave Rennie and the search for a lucky All Blacks charm at 13
Scott Robertson could never quite find his Conrad Smith, an outside-centre like a Swiss Army knife, who could make others around h…
LONG READ
Gregor Paul
12 Jun 2026, 9:04
Kieran Read: All Blacks missing 'absolute belief' that Springboks possess
Former All Blacks captain Kieran Read has delivered his assessment of what teams possess the dangerous "absolute belief" that his …
Ned Lester
10 Jun 2026, 20:38
Ireland or New Zealand? Who is really South Africa’s greatest rugby rival?
The testy triangle between the Springboks, All Blacks and Ireland will be alive and well for some time to come.
LONG READ
Nick Bishop
10 Jun 2026, 3:56
Is Tony Brown's move back to the All Blacks a sign of decreasing coaching talent?
Rugby now has a series of super coaches who move seamlessly from country to country but is there enough room for new up and coming…
LONG READ
Daniel Gallan
09 Jun 2026, 1:58
Steve Lancaster: 'We don't see this as a one in one out situation'
Dave Rennie, Mike Blair, Neil Barnes, Tana Umaga, and Jason Ryan are only contracted on 18-month deals ahead of the Rugby World Cu…
Henry Lee
09 Jun 2026, 1:40
Rassie Erasmus hails the 'remarkable difference' Tony Brown has made to Boks
Tony Brown has confirmed his All Blacks homecoming and will depart South Africa Rugby in 2027, doing so with Springboks head coach…
Ned Lester
08 Jun 2026, 23:21
Victor Matfield addresses the 'IP' question over Tony Brown's All Blacks move
Springbok great Victor Matfield says Tony Brown's move from the Springboks to the All Blacks following next year's Rugby World Cup…
Ned Lester
08 Jun 2026, 19:31
Former All Blacks weigh in on the timing of Tony Brown's appointment
"I would be absolutely surprised if there's any coach out there that doesn't want him, there's too much history there."
Henry Lee
07 Jun 2026, 17:42
Tony Brown to jump ship from Springboks to All Blacks
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has confirmed that Tony Brown will leave his role with South Africa to join the All Blacks coaching setup …
Ian Cameron
07 Jun 2026, 10:17
World Rugby confirm refs for Nations Championship as Luke Pearce gets big call
World Rugby have confirmed the match official appointments for the opening block of fixtures in the inaugural Nations Championship…
Ian Cameron
04 Jun 2026, 3:54
Tana Umaga's 'shine' concession shows NZR aware of new reality
I now have some confidence in New Zealand Rugby being able to consistently make good decisions, and I also have a strong belief th…
Opinion
Hamish Bidwell
03 Jun 2026, 19:21
Quade Cooper added to All Blacks coverage team as free-to-air games move
Ex-Wallaby Quade Cooper is a surprise inclusion in Sky Sport's coverage plan for the 2026 All Blacks fixtures, which also includes…
Ned Lester
03 Jun 2026, 19:01
All Blacks need an Anzac Day Test with the Wallabies to stiffen resolve for World Cup tilt
Dave Rennie is in a race against time to get his All Blacks ready for an assault on a fourth World Cup and needs games
LONG READ
Gregor Paul
03 Jun 2026, 7:59
'There is no NZ Rugby contract': Fehi Fineanganofo's situation still unchanged
Hurricanes star winger Fehi Fineanganofo's future within New Zealand does not look likely, with no NZR contract in front of the 23…
Ben Smith
02 Jun 2026, 15:36
Predicting Dave Rennie's 34-man All Blacks squad for July
Here is a predicted All Blacks 34-man squad that Rennie will likely pick.
Opinion
Henry Lee
01 Jun 2026, 22:28
Springboks star likely to miss Nations Championship, All Blacks tour in doubt
Springboks star flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu is set to be sidelined for three-to-six months after coming down with an ankle i…
Ben Smith
01 Jun 2026, 18:08
‘Love’s growing highlights reel underlines what the All Blacks have been missing in Mo’unga's absence’
Dave Rennie may find a back-door route for Richie Mo'unga to be involved against South Africa, but in Ruben Love he has a No.10 in…
LONG READ
Nick Bishop
01 Jun 2026, 10:32
‘He’ll play this year’: Former All Black on why Blues bolter can’t be ignored
"It's the best of any loose-forward in New Zealand," Parsons said on The Breakdown.
Henry Lee
31 May 2026, 15:24
Codie Taylor: New All Blacks coaches 'want us to be a lot fitter'
Dave Rennie has sent the message, letting every player in the hunt for All Blacks selection know just how high his standards will …
Ned Lester
28 May 2026, 20:34
Jordie Barrett leaves door open for Leinster return to chase Champions Cup glory
All Black midfielder Jordie Barrett has left the door open for a potential return to Leinster to chase a European title after watc…
Ben Smith
27 May 2026, 19:02
Mike Blair outlines the foundations of his All Blacks attacking philosophy
Mike Blair's currently preparing for a Japan Rugby League One semi-final with Dave Rennie's Kobelco Kobe Steelers, against Tokyo S…
Henry Lee
25 May 2026, 16:13
‘Little bit of Ben Smith': Breakdown panel compares All Blacks bolter to former star
"Moorby would look pretty good in a black jersey, wouldn't he?
Henry Lee
24 May 2026, 19:11
'Tried and true': Ex-All Black winger Rico Gear assesses the options out wide for Dave Rennie
Ex-All Black winger Rico Gear has backed the experienced wingers to do the job on the edges under new head coach Dave Rennie in 20…
Ben Smith
23 May 2026, 21:09
Rennie to shuffle No 10 pack as Richie Mo'unga's comeback is pushed back
Dave Rennie would have preferred Richie Mo’unga to be available for the South Africa series, but the situation may yet play to h…
LONG READ
Gregor Paul
22 May 2026, 23:01
'Fundamental shift in the game': World Rugby outline new six-year strategy
World Rugby has unveiled a new six-year strategy running through to 2031, built around a vision of “powering rugby, uniting the …
Ian Cameron
22 May 2026, 0:55
New Zealand Rugby announces record revenue with Silver Lake 'reserves' strategy
The operating profit is the result of a record $304.2 million reported income, up from $285.2 million in 2024, while expenditure r…
Ned Lester
20 May 2026, 18:19
'Different animal': Ex-All Black on the northern hemisphere's World Cup hopes
Labelling it a "different beast", Brad Thorn has warned northern hemisphere nations lead-up form counts for little ahead of next y…
AAP
19 May 2026, 14:42
Rugby World Cup 2027 ticket application window now open
Fans can apply for tickets to the tournament in Australia during a two-week window from now until 18:00 AEST (09:00 GMT) Tuesday, …
Jon Newcombe
18 May 2026, 23:01
'Fits that kind of mould': Bryn Hall on All Blacks bolter in right wing race
The co-host of the Aotearoa Rugby Pod explained that there are some other outside the box options, like Jacob Ratamatavuki-Kneepke…
Henry Lee
18 May 2026, 22:15
‘Had to get that job done’: Brad Thorn reflects on Rugby World Cup glory
The All Blacks have gone into every Rugby World Cup with a demanding sense of expectation resting on their shoulders.
Finn Morton
18 May 2026, 21:43
James Parsons: Seven players that fit Dave Rennie’s bespoke selection model
Next is Hurricanes co-captain Du'Plessis Kirifi, leading his side to the top of the competition after 14 rounds.
Henry Lee
18 May 2026, 17:33
Sir Graham Henry is the All Blacks' new kingmaker - and lords of the scrum high on his agenda
A month shy of his 80th birthday, Henry returns to the All Blacks fold as one of Dave Rennie's selectors - and the Springbok scrum…
LONG READ
Nick Bishop
18 May 2026, 9:23
Stephen Donald unpacks what Dave Rennie’s comments reveal about his game plan
Donald has identified the two biggest takeaways from Rennie's comments, which could both be clues as to how the All Blacks may att…
Henry Lee
18 May 2026, 2:12
Ex-All Black captain Read takes aim at NZR over Mo'unga situation
Former All Black captain Kieran Read has sounded off at New Zealand Rugby over the handling of Richie Mo'unga's eligibility. 
Ben Smith
16 May 2026, 16:52
'That's why I applaud them': Ex-Bok coach hails All Blacks' call as 'masterstroke'
Former Springbok World Cup-winning coach Jake White has hailed the All Blacks appointing Sir Graham Henry to Dave Rennie’s new-l…
Exclusive
Neil Fissler
15 May 2026, 3:22
Dave Rennie: All Blacks 'a couple injuries away from being exposed in certain spots'
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has made a frank admission about a position of concern ahead of his first campaign with the team…
Ned Lester
14 May 2026, 23:37
Five elite rugby coaches who never played at an elite level
Do you need to have been a professional player to become a high-level coach? Well, for these five examples we're giving, they didn…
Analysis
Francisco Isaac
14 May 2026, 2:04
The four All Blacks at risk of not making the cut in 2026
With a whole new regime coming in with a new selection staff, including former coach Graham Henry, there is probably more pressure…
Opinion
Ben Smith
14 May 2026, 0:11
Fabian Holland shares promising update on shoulder rehab
Fabian Holland is seeing the light at the end of the tunnel as he rehabs the shoulder injury that ended his 2026 Super Rugby campa…
Ned Lester
13 May 2026, 20:10
'The guy is not a fly-by-nighter': Plea made for Richie Mo'unga's All Black eligibility
New Zealand commentator and rugby pundit Scotty Stevenson has made a passionate case for the involvement of Richie Mo'unga with th…
Ben Smith
13 May 2026, 17:46
Sir Graham Henry outlines top priorities as new All Blacks selector
'Ted' was brought on board by the new head coach after a conversation in which he presented his opinions on 60 players, and while …
Ned Lester
13 May 2026, 16:53
Graham Henry's return to the All Blacks brings confidence
New Zealand Rugby and All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie are doing things that make sense and engender confidence. 
Opinion
Hamish Bidwell
12 May 2026, 15:05
'You’re like: ‘These are some of the worst people in the world''- Mack Hansen
Connacht wing Mack Hansen has said that Ireland's growing rivalry with the All Blacks and South Africa "adds to the game".
Josh Raisey
12 May 2026, 8:12
All Blacks coach weighs in on Leicester Fainga'anuku's flanker switch
Dave Rennie has delivered a "time will tell" response to whether or not Leicester Fainga'anuku can wear a No.7 jersey for the All …
Ned Lester
11 May 2026, 23:05
'Best lock in the world': Rennie clarifies update on former All Black lock’s possible return
Retallick recently won the top try-scorer for the Japan Rugby League One competition for 2026.
Henry Lee
11 May 2026, 21:16
Dave Rennie reveals scrapped All Blacks plan for Richie Mo'unga
Dave Rennie has revealed that Richie Mo'unga would not have run out for the All Blacks during July's Nations Championship Tests ev…
Ned Lester
11 May 2026, 15:29
Not caving to Richie Mo'unga is a good thing for the All Blacks
One of the mistakes with the handling of Mo'unga's early international career was the lack of exposure before the 2019 Rugby World…
Opinion
Ben Smith
09 May 2026, 19:47
NZR not budging on Richie Mo'unga's All Blacks eligibilty for South Africa tour
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) is not considering any changes or exemptions to its All Blacks eligibility policy, including the rules tha…
Ned Lester
09 May 2026, 7:39
'I can’t wait to get stuck into South Africa': New Zealand U20s on TRC decider
“Heartbreaking” was Finn McLeod’s frank summation of New Zealand’s defeat to South Africa in the final of last year’s Wo…
Interview
Adam Julian
08 May 2026, 19:50
New Zealand U20 recall pack that beat Australia for South Africa showdown
New Zealand U20 need a bonus point win against a powerful South Africa team in the final round of the U20 Rugby Championship, and …
Ned Lester
07 May 2026, 16:11
New Zealand isn’t in a position to bid goodbye to players easily
Rugby in this country becomes significantly weaker when we lose seasoned Super Rugby players or All Blacks of recent vintage. 
Opinion
Hamish Bidwell
07 May 2026, 2:21
Steve Lancaster sheds 'interim' tag as New Zealand Rugby CEO
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) interim CEO Steve Lancaster will stay on in the role permanently, having impressed the board throughout hi…
Ned Lester
06 May 2026, 16:54
Why the Springboks home Test series suits the All Blacks and Dave Rennie
The introduction of Dave Rennie is key to the All Blacks making the most of this scheduling faux pas by the South Africans.
Opinion
Ben Smith
05 May 2026, 17:02
Former All Black questions ‘copycatting’ approach amid All Blacks identity shift
"I think we're going to have our own style again and not just be copycatting," the commentator said on The Aftermatch with Kirst …
Henry Lee
04 May 2026, 20:55
Aaron Cruden on the combination shaping Ruben Love’s All Blacks chances
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie and his coaching staff will be busy crunching the numbers and watching Super Rugby Pacific from …
Henry Lee
04 May 2026, 16:49
Dave Rennie gets a new boss with latest New Zealand Rugby appointment
New Zealand Rugby have appointed Don Tricker to the new role of high-performance director, but they'll have to wait until November…
Ned Lester
04 May 2026, 15:12
Jeff Wilson pinpoints All Blacks’ biggest positional concern for 2026
With Tamaiti Williams nursing a serious back injury, the depth at loosehead prop is worrying Wilson, with only Ofa Tu'ungafasi and…
Henry Lee
03 May 2026, 20:31
‘Overhyped’: Stephen Donald weighs in on Dave Rennie’s looming captaincy call
The former World Cup-winning All Black first-five explained that if you have an experienced No.10 with other leaders around the fi…
Henry Lee
03 May 2026, 16:15
New Zealand Under 85s survive five yellow cards to defeat Sri Lanka
Jarred Percival knocked over two penalties to give New Zealand a 13-7 lead heading into the break, also by that stage it was clear…
Jamie Wall
03 May 2026, 12:23
'You'll get beat': Sir Steve Hansen on Springboks series against All Blacks
Sir Steve Hansen has no doubt that the Springboks can be beaten in South Africa by the All Blacks on the upcoming Greatest Rivalry…
Ben Smith
02 May 2026, 16:47
'He's no dummy': Sir Steve Hansen on new All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie
Former All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen believes incoming head coach Dave Rennie's time at the Wallabies will prove invaluable i…
Ben Smith
02 May 2026, 16:16
New Zealand U85kg identify fixes after early shock against Sri Lanka
It’s fair to say that the New Zealand Under 85kg got a bit of a shock in the first half of their match against Sri Lanka in Colo…
Jamie Wall
28 Apr 2026, 14:51
Dave Rennie's latest appointment could help New Zealand rein in Rassie's Springboks
Pressure is a privilege, and iconic mental skills coach Gilbert Enoka will remind New Zealand's players of just that as they gear …
LONG READ
Nick Bishop
28 Apr 2026, 12:25
Sergio Parisse leaves World Rugby panel as Grand Slam winner and Puma join
Former France scrum-half Dimitri Yachvili and former Argentina centre Marcelo Bosch have joined the voting panel for the World Rug…
Josh Raisey
27 Apr 2026, 4:00
Jeff Wilson on Leicester Fainga'anuku: 'I'm not quite convinced just yet'
Fainga'anuku also featured in the loose-forwards on at least one occasion for the Crusaders so far this season, most notably again…
Henry Lee
26 Apr 2026, 18:14
Rugby Australia want Bledisloe Cup Anzac Test back on the table
Appetite for a Bledisloe Cup Anzac Day Test has returned as officials scramble to capitalise on the wildly successful Super Round …
AAP
26 Apr 2026, 15:31
Sri Lanka muscle up but supersub powers New Zealand U85kg to victory
The New Zealand Under 85kg side have held off a much-improved Sri Lanka in Colombo, winning 27-16 in a hard-fought match.
Jamie Wall
25 Apr 2026, 18:41
Club battlers to celebrities: The NZ U85kg team touch down in Sri Lanka
The New Zealand Under 85kg team is back in Sri Lanka, aiming to repeat the success of their groundbreaking tour of 2025. That visi…
Interview
Jamie Wall
22 Apr 2026, 20:23
Why Gilbert Enoka is returning to the All Blacks
Gilbert Enoka is returning to the All Blacks in 2026, bringing his 23 years of experience with the team back to New Zealand Rugby …
Ned Lester
22 Apr 2026, 16:50
About this latest chapter in the transformation of the All Blacks
Gilbert Enoka gets the All Blacks. Heck, he's as much a part of the culture of that team as some of the great men who've worn the …
Opinion
Hamish Bidwell
21 Apr 2026, 16:29
Gilbert Enoka returns as All Blacks wider management group confirmed
Dr. James McGarvey will return to the All Blacks to become the new team doctor, the same role he held for three years between 2020…
Henry Lee
20 Apr 2026, 17:19
Breakdown panel questions eligibility rule for returning All Blacks
"For me, this is about we've signed them for one reason, and that's to improve the performance of the All Blacks," former All Blac…
Henry Lee
12 Apr 2026, 16:30
A love letter to rugby union's most misunderstood artists
In 50 years’ time, when future rugby fans look back on the highest-scoring men’s Six Nations in history, what will be their st…
Opinion
Daniel Gallan
09 Apr 2026, 9:40
What logic is there to bringing back Brodie Retallick
Brodie Retallick would be one of the better All Blacks I’ve seen. Rugged and skillful, he was everything you could possibly wan…
Opinion
Hamish Bidwell
08 Apr 2026, 19:04
How the All Blacks can turn the curse of versatility into a blessing
Leicester Fainga’anuku’s ability to shift from centre to the back row opens up a world of possibility for New Zealand.
LONG READ
Nick Bishop
08 Apr 2026, 14:32
The biggest winners and losers from the Shannon Frizell signing
With the new signing, the depth at No. 6 in New Zealand has been boosted, meaning some players could be on the outer under Rennie.
Opinion
Henry Lee
08 Apr 2026, 0:02
The All Blacks strongest midfield partnership for the next World Cup is already clear
The three-year partnership between Jordie Barrett and Rieko Ioane came to an end with Ioane's transition to wing and eventual "pha…
Ben Smith
07 Apr 2026, 19:59
‘The All Blacks may not win next year’s World Cup but at least they have been better set up to succeed’
Dave Rennie has put together a more experienced and diverse coaching team than his predecessor Scott Robertson.
LONG READ
Gregor Paul
07 Apr 2026, 10:17
Seven wild card bolter prospects for the All Blacks ranked
After eight weeks of Super Rugby Pacific, here are seven wild card names who could get a call up to the All Blacks this year. 
Opinion
Ben Smith
06 Apr 2026, 17:09
Beauden Barrett on the difference between All Blacks' 'golden era' and today
Beauden Barrett has weighed in on how much international rugby has evolved since the All Blacks' last Rugby World Cup victory in 2…
Ned Lester
03 Apr 2026, 14:39
New report details source of Ardie Savea's All Blacks frustrations
A new report this week has investigated how talks between Ardie Savea and New Zealand Rugby (NZR) regarding Savea's contract playe…
Ned Lester
01 Apr 2026, 21:49
Mike Blair: 'I regret my time with the British and Irish Lions'
The new All Blacks attack coach is a man with 85 Test caps for a rival nation and a sense of regret over his time with the British…
Ned Lester
01 Apr 2026, 21:28
The '14 seconds' of All Blacks attack inspiring Mike Blair's game plan
New All Blacks attack coach Mike Blair has described how the first 14 seconds of his first Test against the All Blacks became a fo…
Ned Lester
31 Mar 2026, 15:22
The All Blacks need Rennie, but they also need the public
And exactly what we need in order for rugby and the All Blacks to be viewed with the kind of affection that’s currently reserved…
Opinion
Hamish Bidwell
31 Mar 2026, 14:39
Five 'Moneyball' players who could be All Blacks bolters under Rennie
When Dave Rennie was announced as the next All Blacks head coach, former Chiefs prop Ben Afeaki compared his coaching style at the…
Ned Lester
30 Mar 2026, 18:04
Former All Black names his preferred No.10 option for France Test
Experienced first-fives Damian McKenzie and Beauden Barrett are also options, but one former All Black has discussed why he believ…
Henry Lee
29 Mar 2026, 20:19
The form All Blacks forward pack after seven rounds of Super Rugby Pacific
What does the form All Blacks forward pack look like? It is very different from the 2025 side when taking into account only Super …
Ben Smith
29 Mar 2026, 18:05
Ex-All Blacks question the one strategic hole left by Razor
Marshall explained on the Sky Sport show The Breakdown, that Blair must adapt the thinking of the All Blacks squad when it come…
Henry Lee
29 Mar 2026, 17:43
Justin Marshall's surprise back row selection for the All Blacks
Former All Black halfback Justin Marshall has picked his hypothetical starting XV for the All Blacks based on current Super Rugby …
Ben Smith
29 Mar 2026, 17:10
There are only three real candidates to be Dave Rennie's All Black captain
As the dust settles on the announcement of the All Blacks' new coaching staff, Dave Rennie's next order of business will be to sel…
Opinion
Ben Smith
28 Mar 2026, 21:27
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