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
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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
Fijian Drua snap up Crusaders and former All Black assistant Brad Mooar
"I've loved being part of this club and working alongside such great people. Thank you to everyone who has supported me during my …
Henry Lee
26 Jul 2026, 16:41
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
Opinion
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…
Francisco Isaac
25 Jul 2026, 4:00
Opinion
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 …
Ned Lester
24 Jul 2026, 18:28
Opinion
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 …
Henry Lee
24 Jul 2026, 14:35
Opinion
'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…
Jamie Lyall
24 Jul 2026, 14:32
