France's record try scorer Damian Penaud suffers injury setback
Damian Penaud Damian Penaud's Test comeback has been put on hold after only 40 minutes with the news that the Bordeaux-Begles star…
Jon Newcombe
06 Jul 2026, 7:01
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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.
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
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
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
Opinion
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…
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
Opinion
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…
Henry Lee
04 Jul 2026, 2:14
Opinion
France player ratings vs NZ | Nations Championship 2026
France player ratings: Fabien Galthie had to select a team that was without any Toulouse or Montpellier players but it was the Fre…
Ian Cameron
04 Jul 2026, 2:05
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
