New Zealand's halfback stocks are in a very healthy place as Scott Robertson ignites a new era of All Blacks rugby.
New Zealand's halfback stocks are in a very healthy place as Scott Robertson ignites a new era of All Blacks rugby.
It's a season of transition for the global rugby south, with all four Rugby Championship nations entering the annual competition with new coaching groups.
It's a season of transition for the global rugby south, with all four Rugby Championship nations entering the annual competition with new coaching groups.
It was post-game last Saturday at Twickenham when Phil Dowson paid tribute to the foundation laid at Northampton by Chris Boyd, who was back in the UK from New Zealand to watch the Saints defeat Bath in the Gallagher Premiership final.
Rebels captain Rob Leota has been named in the starting side for the first time since round six.
Former Reds enforcer Taniela Tupou will start at tighthead prop against his old side on Friday night.
Against Scotland, Ireland gave some strong clues as to why they are such a resourceful and cohesive bunch.
Ian Foster appears safe as All Blacks coach, though his captain and assistants less so, as New Zealand Rugby considers changes from its post-Ireland loss hibernation.
Ian Foster appears safe as All Blacks coach, though his captain and assistants less so, as New Zealand Rugby considers changes from its post-Ireland loss hibernation.