'Feels like you're playing 16 or 17': All Blacks captain Beauden Barrett on loss to Wales
All Blacks captain Beauden Barrett has reacted to his side's drought-breaking loss to Wales in Cardiff after the side couldn't con…
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Beauden Barrett left with unwanted history as Wales U20 graduates do the unthinkable
It is scarcely believable that, regardless of what else they achieve, names like Dafydd Jenkins (38 tackles), Jac Morgan (31 tackl…
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'Not part of our DNA': Mo'unga delivers honest assessment of All Blacks attack
Dave Rennie admitted his side was "one-dimensional" in attack and lacked the finishing ability to take the countless number of opp…
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Du'Plessis Kirifi issues statement after meme posted on All Blacks account after loss
All Blacks flanker Du'Plessis Kirifi has issued a statement after his social media account posted a meme on the All Blacks' full-t…
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Dave Rennie's short response on Richie Mo'unga's performance against Wales
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has remained coy over the performance of returning first five Richie Mo'unga in the wake of the …
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'One-dimensional': Rennie weighs in on attacking performance against Wales
After doubling down on his selections during the post-match press conference at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Rennie said h…
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The Steve Tandy verdict on Wales' 'phenomenal' win over All Blacks
It was the first time since 1953 that Wales could celebrate beating New Zealand.
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Dave Rennie addresses whether he regrets making ten changes against Wales
For the final 25 minutes, Wales were camped deep inside their 22, holding the All Blacks up over the line on several occasions.
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Wales cling on to end 73-year wait to beat the All Blacks
Louis Rees-Zammit was the fifth of five different tryscorers for the hosts in Cardiff.
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Nations Championship
Opinion
Wales player ratings vs All Blacks | Nations Championship 2026
Wales player ratings: Wales are undoubtedly back, having beaten the All Blacks 35-28 in front of a fully packed Principality Sta…
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'I wasn’t doing the haka': Wales star gives verdict on the All Blacks tradition
Wales forward Dafydd Jenkins says there is an “aura” about Nations Championship opponents New Zealand and that their pre-match…
World Rankings: All eyes on Paris as All Blacks hope for French favour
A rare defeat for South Africa against France at the Stade de France on Friday night will open the door for New Zealand to replace…
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Steve Tandy: 'It’ll be good for Josh to get a bit of a break'
Wales boss Steve Tandy believes Saturday’s game against New Zealand is a “great opportunity” for Gabriel Hamer-Webb.
How Nations Championship is changing shape of the game - but let’s keep a fair maul contest
The competition has more ball-in-play time, more points and more tries, but the ease of scoring from close-range lineout drives ma…
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Why Dave Rennie picked Beauden Barrett over Scott for All Blacks captaincy
"Obviously his experience and time in a jersey just got a really, I guess, strong contributor to the legacy and building on that.…
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New captain headlines Dave Rennie's All Blacks changes for Wales
The All Blacks coach has opted for a 6-2 bench split for the first time in his tenure, with Preston and 92-Test outside-back Rieko…
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Steve Tandy: Inward looking Wales to ignore All Blacks aura
Wales boss Steve Tandy wants his team to focus on themselves and not the aura around New Zealand ahead of their Nations Championsh…
All Blacks 'probably' still one of the biggest names in rugby
Max Llewellyn has singled out New Zealand great Sonny Bill Williams as his major rugby influence as Wales prepare to face the All …
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Wales change 4 for All Blacks with Wainwright replacement ending 32-month absence
Steve Tandy has made four changes to the Wales squad for their Nations Championship clash against New Zealand on Saturday.
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All Blacks wary of Wales' 'big midfield' in Cardiff
The All Blacks have shared their expectations for where Wales can challenge them in this weekend's Nations Championship clash at P…
Expectations will not weigh heavily on Tandy’s men, Welsh sides have experienced every circle of hell against the All Blacks
Wales know there is little expectation they can break a 73 year hex against the three-time World Cup winners but hope for improved…
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Wales sweating on the fitness of Aaron Wainwright for All Blacks clash
The 71-times capped 29-year-old has been a key player for Wales since Steve Tandy took charge in 2025.
2003 World Cup-winning captain Martin Johnson watches history being made
England's 2003 World Cup-winning captain Martin Johnson was among a 2,000-strong crowd as Malta celebrated their 100th internation…
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'There's more in us': Neil Barnes challenges side to lift standards against Wales
"Look, there's some finer detail that goes on in your maul defence that we honestly believe we can be better at," Barnes said on …
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Springboks lead cut after latest World Rugby Men’s Rankings update
Both of the top teams won in the fourth round of the Nations Championship, otherwise it was a weekend dominated by the northern he…
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Why Louis Rees-Zammit is playing with a 'smile on my face’ for Wales
.Louis Rees-Zammit says he is playing with a “smile on my face” after returning to his preferred wing position with Wales.
Dewi Lake admits Wales ‘let ourselves down’
Skipper Dewi Lake admits Wales will struggle to compete with Australia and New Zealand if they replicate parts of their performanc…
Eddie Jones: '100 per cent... That could have been a historic win for Japan'
Josh Adams crossed twice and Archie Griffin and Louis Rees-Zammit also scored in a bonus-point win.
Rees-Zammit and Adams shine as Wales struggle past Japan in Cardiff
Wales fought off a spirited Japan display to secure a 28-21 Nations Championship victory in Cardiff.
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Nations Championship
Opinion
Wales player ratings vs Japan | Nations Championship 2026
Wales player ratings: Wales secured their second win of the 2026 Nations Championship with a 28-21 victory over Japan in a contest…
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Nations Championship
Opinion
Japan player ratings vs Wales | Nations Championship 2026
Japan player ratings: Eddie Jones' Brave Blossoms came to Cardiff with an eye on claiming a not inconsiderable Nations Champions…
Wales’ Aaron Wainwright says Gallagher PREM a 'step up' since summer move
Wales back-rower Aaron Wainwright believes joining Leicester has given him a louder voice on and off the field.
Three World Rugby Rankings could fall as Nations Championship resumes
With all but one of the top 25 teams in action this weekend in the Nations Championship and Nations Cup, there could be multiple c…
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Steve Tandy: 'That’s not the reality of the current situation'
Steve Tandy insists Wales must embrace selecting England-based personnel after naming a record nine players stationed outside the …
Welsh talent factory needs to deliver to engage the fans and provide some Autumn cheer
Wales face Japan knowing a win is a must with New Zealand and Australia to come but can they aspire for more than to be plucky los…
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Wales set to unleash 33 stone centre partnership against Japan
Wales will field one of their biggest ever centre combinations when Eddie James and Max Llewellyn line up against Japan on Saturda…
