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VIDEO: All Blacks captain 'desperate' to respond to second half 'kick in the guts' from Wallabies
All Blacks captain Kieran Read warned his side not to be complacent against a wounded Australia in Dunedin this weekend.
Peter Thompson
25 Aug, 5:34
Watch: Wallabies vs. All Blacks review
The Tasman Sea separating New Zealand and Australia is approximately 2,200 kilometres wide. At points last Saturday it seemed the …
James Flaus
25 Aug, 5:00
Fantasy Rugger: Key picks for the weekend
Set your team for week two of The Rugby Championship yet? Here's a few key things you might want to consider before kicking back a…
RugbyPass
25 Aug, 1:10
BREAKING: Rodda set for Wallabies debut against All Blacks as Coleman withdraws
Adam Coleman's withdrawal has opened the door for Izack Rodda to make his Australia bow from the bench in the Rugby Championship.
Sacha Pisani
25 Aug, 0:18
LISTEN: 'Ryan Crotty is the most important member of every backline he plays for'
Midfielder Ryan Crotty has enjoyed a stellar year so far in 2017, and had earned high praise from many quarters. The Short Ball…
RugbyPass
24 Aug, 19:55
NAMED: Cubelli starts as Pumas make six changes for Springboks clash
Daniel Hourcade has made six changes to his Argentina line-up for the Rugby Championship visit of South Africa.
Tom Webber
24 Aug, 18:49
Springboks call in Hougaard for Salta showdown
Allister Coetzee made one enforced change for South Africa's Rugby Championship clash versus Argentina, with Francois Hougaard com…
Tom Webber
24 Aug, 10:54
All Blacks injury blow ahead of Bledisloe Cup Test
Owen Franks was named in New Zealand's squad to face the Wallabies in Dunedin but the 29-year-old has succumbed to injury.
Sacha Pisani
24 Aug, 6:42
All Blacks misconduct investigation into SBW head knock delivers verdict
Williams took a blow to the head when making a tackle early in the All Blacks' 54-34 win over the Wallabies in Sydney on Saturda…
Peter Thompson
24 Aug, 5:38
LISTEN: Change has to happen in Australian rugby
After the Wallabies' devastating loss in the first Bledisloe Cup match in Sydney, you'd be forgiven for presuming the code is dyin…
RugbyPass
24 Aug, 0:50
NAMED: Cheika makes three changes for the Wallabies
Australia made three changes to their starting team for their meeting with the All Blacks, including welcoming back Dane Haylett-P…
Dejan Kalinic
23 Aug, 22:56
Hansen: All Blacks have to be better
All Blacks boss Steve Hansen is seeking a complete performance from Bledisloe Cup holders New Zealand against Australia in Dunedin…
Sacha Pisani
23 Aug, 22:51
CONFIRMED: All Blacks name team for Bledisloe II
New Zealand welcome back Dane Coles to their starting line-up for Saturday's Rugby Championship clash with Australia.
Alex Fisher
23 Aug, 14:36
Cheika challenges Wallabies to answer Lynagh criticism on the pitch
Australia coach Michael Cheika has challenged his side to answer stinging criticism from Michael Lynagh on the pitch against New Z…
Peter Hanson
22 Aug, 6:39
Injury Report: Dane Coles fitness update ahead of clash with Australia
Coles missed four months of action with a head injury, sitting out the British and Irish Lions series before returning for Hurrica…
Peter Hanson
22 Aug, 5:26
Byrne: Wallabies making progress despite All Blacks rout
The Wallabies are on the right track despite their Bledisloe Cup mauling at the hands of trans-Tasman rivals the All Blacks, accor…
Sacha Pisani
22 Aug, 5:19
Reports From Redfern, Sydney
Employee of the Month Runner Up Sam Smith Reporter questions Dan Thompson at the Tudor Hotel Redfern ahead of the first Bledisloe …
RugbyPass
21 Aug, 23:14
RuggaMatrix episode 251 - The woeful Wallabies
We've had enough...after the Wallabies were embarrassed in game one of The Rugby Championship. Should there be coaching clean-o…
RugbyPass
21 Aug, 17:47
Fantasy Rugger: Week One Top Performers
While the All Blacks and Springboks came away smiling from the first round of The Rugby Championship, so too did Fantasy owners wh…
RugbyPass
20 Aug, 22:52
Liam Squire: "I didn't know if I was gonna get there"
All Blacks blindside Liam Squire wasn't certain he'd make it to the line but was thrilled to get there with a little help from his…
RugbyPass
20 Aug, 20:45
McKenzie: "I wouldn't say it was easy"
Damian Mckenzie reflects on his first test starting at fullback and says it wasn't easy, but an attacking mindset helped them pile…
RugbyPass
20 Aug, 19:31
Hansen, Read and Carter lead tributes after death of All Blacks icon Meads
New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen, captain Kieran Read and former fly-half Dan Carter have paid tribute to Colin Meads following…
Tom Webber
20 Aug, 17:15
Injured Cronje replaced by Vermaak in Springboks squad
Ross Cronje picked up an ankle injury in South Africa's win over Argentina and has been replaced in the squad by Jano Vermaak.
Harry West
20 Aug, 17:14
Hansen explains why the All Blacks fell off in the second half of Bledisloe
New Zealand roared into a 54-6 lead in Sydney before losing focus. "We probably got a little seduced by the scoreboard," said Stev…
Christopher Devine
20 Aug, 2:12
'Angry' Lynagh slams Wallabies in explosive rant
After watching Australia slump to a heavy defeat to New Zealand, Michael Lynagh launched a scathing attack on Michael Cheika's sid…
Alex Fisher
20 Aug, 1:30
Coetzee demands more from improving Springboks
Allister Coetzee was pleased with South Africa's win over Argentina, but has demanded further improvements in the Rugby Championsh…
Alex Fisher
20 Aug, 0:50
Damian McKenzie Post Match Interview
Damian Mckenzie faces the media scrum and is questioned on his first test starting at fullback against the Wallabies in the openin…
RugbyPass
20 Aug, 0:41
WATCH: Dominant Springboks maintain winning streak
Four Springbok tries and 17 points from Elton Jantjies gave South Africa every reason to positive about their Rugby Championship c…
Alex Fisher
20 Aug, 0:40
Liam Squire Post Match Interview
The young loose forward had a whale of a game against the Wallabies in the opening Bledisloe Cup test, here's his thoughts on the …
RugbyPass
20 Aug, 0:05
What do you say if you're Michael Cheika right now?
Australia may have capitulated in the first half against New Zealand on Saturday, but Michael Cheika is confident they will improv…
Alex Fisher
19 Aug, 11:05
PLAYERS' REACTION: Read thrilled by 'awesome' All Blacks first half in Sydney
New Zealand scored six tries before half-time against Australia on Saturday in a performance Kieran Read described as "pretty awes…
Christopher Devine
19 Aug, 11:02
WATCH: All Blacks run riot early in game of two halves
New Zealand began their Rugby Championship defence in convincing fashion, thumping Australia 54-34 in Sydney.
Christopher Devine
19 Aug, 10:33
All Blacks 54 Wallabies 34 IMMEDIATE REACTION: The best 40 minutes ever?
The full time whistle has just blown here at Olympic Park in Sydney, on a very strange game of rugby in which no one wanted to tac…
Jamie Wall
19 Aug, 8:39
Bledisloe Countdown: Why the Wallabies need to sledge, and sledge hard
We’re counting down to the first Bledisloe Cup test in Sydney, so here’s a few things to consider.
Jamie Wall
18 Aug, 22:25
Wallabies captain Hooper dreaming of Bledisloe Cup success
It has been 15 years since Australia won a Bledisloe Cup series against New Zealand but Wallabies captain Michael Hooper is daring…
Alex Fisher
18 Aug, 17:50
Springboks v Pumas: Everything you need to know
South Africa's Rugby Championship opener against Argentina on Saturday signifies the start of "the real challenge" for the Springb…
Tom Webber
18 Aug, 17:38
Wallabies v All Blacks: Everything you need to know
Sonny Bill Williams is raring to go as he prepares to make his New Zealand return against Australia in Saturday's Rugby Championsh…
Harry West
18 Aug, 17:28
Read explains why he defended All Blacks security guard over 'bug-gate'
A security guard working with New Zealand was cleared of a charge relating to last year's 'bug-gate' scandal, helped by Kieran Rea…
Harry West
18 Aug, 14:42
Relationship goals: What the All Blacks and Wallabies can learn from Justin Marshall and George Gregan
New Zealand and Australia have always enjoyed a well, special, sporting relationship. But if this week has proved anything it is t…
Scotty Stevenson
17 Aug, 19:29
NAMED: Landajo retains place as Hourcade makes three Pumas changes
Daniel Hourcade has made three changes to his Argentina XV for their Rugby Championship opener with South Africa, but Martin Landa…
Alex Fisher
17 Aug, 14:54
Cheika: Wallabies will not copy Lions tactics
Michael Cheika has no intention of replicating the tactics employed by the British and Irish Lions against New Zealand in Australi…
Alex Fisher
17 Aug, 14:52
NAMED: Cassiem handed second Springboks start against Pumas
Allister Coetzee has made three changes to his South Africa side for this weekend's Rugby Championship opener with Argentina.
Alex Fisher
17 Aug, 14:50
Australia a dangerous beast, warns Hansen
Australia's talent and time to prepare make them a danger ahead of the Rugby Championship opener, says All Blacks coach Steve Hans…
Alex Fisher
17 Aug, 14:49
New Zealand Rugby to investigate Aaron Smith claims
After allegations Aaron Smith misled New Zealand Rugby in a disciplinary case last year, the governing body are to investigate.
Alex Fisher
17 Aug, 5:04
NAMED: Cheika gives rookie a chance in Wallaby side to face the All Blacks
Michael Cheika has made five changes to his Wallaby side that will make on the All Blacks in Sydney on Saturday night.
RugbyPass
17 Aug, 0:07
Don't count on this being a distraction for the All Blacks
Fresh off a week of often bewildering political debate, the Daily Mail Australia have poured fuel on the fire that is current Tran…
Jamie Wall
16 Aug, 22:07
Kirwan: Wallabies could benefit from Bledisloe Cup thrashing
John Kirwan believes a heavy defeat at the hands of New Zealand in the opening game of the Rugby Championship could ultimately pro…
Christopher Devine
16 Aug, 21:47
McKenzie earns surprise start for All Blacks' Rugby Championship opener
Damian McKenzie is the surprise pick in New Zealand's team to face Australia on Saturday in the opening match of the Rugby Champio…
Christopher Devine
16 Aug, 17:15
Lynagh: Lions provided blueprint to beat All Blacks
Michael Lynagh believes the British and Irish Lions provided a blueprint of how to beat New Zealand, but knows Australia will need…
Christopher Devine
16 Aug, 17:13
Springboks v Los Pumas - The Hard Numbers
South Africa host Argentina in their opening match of The Rugby Championship at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth where…
RugbyPass
15 Aug, 22:20
PODCAST: The Short Ball with Scotty & Mils
Scotty and Mils prepare for the upcoming Bledisoe Cup series by calling in former Wallaby Stephen Hoiles to find out whether the m…
RugbyPass
15 Aug, 18:57
Prop-lems for Springboks in lead up to Pumas clash
A neck injury looks set to force Frans Malherbe out of contention for South Africa's Rugby Championship opener with Argentina on S…
Harry West
14 Aug, 15:03
Beauden Barrett responds to concerns around his goal kicking...sort of
New Zealand drew with the British and Irish Lions, a result that Beauden Barrett believes was "just what we needed". And what's…
Nicholas McGee
14 Aug, 9:57
Fantasy Rugger: Picking my 1st XV
Fantasy Rugger is here on Rugby Pass, and we want all of of you to join us in what will be a fantastic addition to The Rugby Champ…
Jamie Wall
13 Aug, 17:11
Injury update ahead of next weekends Bledisloe Cup encounter
Dane Coles spent four months on the sidelines and revealed he considered retirement as he struggled with concussion before making …
Peter Thompson
13 Aug, 5:13
Sonny Bill Williams eyes Bledisloe Cup clash after grassroots run-out
Sonny Bill Williams is hoping to go from playing in front of a few hundred spectators in the rain at Bombay Rugby Club to facing A…
Peter Thompson
12 Aug, 6:05
LISTEN: Matt Todd, the All Blacks' booty call
Sometimes you just need someone who you can rely on to hit the spot. A person who can just easily roll into your life and get the …
RugbyPass
10 Aug, 0:38
Another long term All Black injury - this time it's one of the Barretts
David Havili has been called up into the All Blacks, which is just reward for a strong Super Rugby season with the champion Crusad…
RugbyPass
09 Aug, 22:14
One big name missing from Bok Rugby Championship squad
Springbok captain Warren Whiteley will miss the start of the Rugby Championship and is facing a further six weeks on the sidelines…
Christopher Devine
05 Aug, 20:06
'We were just hanging on' - Hansen admits All Blacks struggles
Steve Hansen is confident the All Blacks will be even better at the Rugby Championship than they were 12 months ago when they domi…
Alex Fisher
05 Aug, 8:13
Surprise, surprise...there's been a final twist in Sonny Bill Williams' ban saga
There has been a final twist in the Sonny Bill Williams ban saga. The All Blacks centre was suspended for a dangerous tackle …
Tom Webber
03 Aug, 10:50
Sonny Bill Williams appeals suspension ruling
Sonny Bill Williams has not given up hope of playing against Australia in Sydney, launching an appeal against a ruling on his ban.…
Tom Webber
28 Jul, 17:35
Ban stands: Sonny Bill's plan to use loophole fails
Sonny Bill Williams will miss the Bledisloe Cup Test against Australia at the start of the Rugby Championship due to suspension, W…
Tom Webber
27 Jul, 18:59
Cheika explains exactly why he's dropped Quade Cooper
Quade Cooper needs to look like he is enjoying his rugby before being considered for an Australia recall, says Michael Cheika.
Peter Thompson
19 Jul, 9:25
Cooper, Higginbotham miss out on Wallabies selection
As Kurtley Beale was named by the Wallabies, Quade Cooper and Scott Higginbotham missed out on selection.
Dejan Kalinic
18 Jul, 21:40
'Japan should be in the Rugby Championship' - Pichot
World Rugby's Vice Chairman Augustin Pichot believes Japan should be invited to join the Rugby Championship. "I would love to …
Ian Cameron
16 Jul, 7:28
OPINION: Cheika - good at social media, rubbish at coaching
Richard North
21 Jun, 6:01
Smith to step down as All Blacks assistant
Steve Hansen said Wayne Smith has left "an everlasting legacy which is all one can expect of an All Black man."
Peter Thompson
19 May, 3:46
Here are some things that should cheer up Australian rugby fans
It's been a tough old start to the Super Rugby season for Australian fans. In times like these it pays to remember the good times,…
Jamie Wall
30 Mar, 13:44
Reports of the death of Australian rugby may have been greatly exaggerated
Is rugby really the 26th most played sport in Australia, or are Roy Morgan's latest figures 'fake news'? Rugby is less popular …
Calum Henderson
27 Mar, 19:07
I should have put rugby on the backburner - Aaron Smith opens up on airport incident
Aaron Smith believes rugby should have taken a back seat as he attempted to patch things up with his family following his off-fiel…
Harry West
27 Mar, 5:52
The Tight Five - Handpicked Stories From The World of Rugby
RugbyPass
07 Mar, 17:11
Springboks keep faith with Coetzee and bring in Smith
SA Rugby have kept faith with Allister Coetzee but the governing body have made changes to the coaching staff after a dismal 2016.
Peter Thompson
27 Feb, 10:42
Lam hits back at Hansen over 'ex-New Zealander' jibe
Steve Hansen's description of Pat Lam as an "ex-New Zealander" has drawn the ire of the Connacht head coach.
Harry West
16 Feb, 3:52
Dagg commits to All Blacks
Israel Dagg said he has some "attractive offers" to leave New Zealand but was not ready to leave his homeland.
Peter Thompson
12 Feb, 17:00
Nightmare 2016 can help South Africa - Jantjies
The Springboks lost eight of their 12 Tests in 2016, but Elton Jantjies sees hope for 2017.
Nicholas McGee
11 Feb, 10:09
Van der Westhuizen was the perfect scrum-half - Yachvili
Assessing the career of Joost van der Westhuizen, Dimitri Yachvili said: "He was perfect ... as fast as a winger, powerful like a …
Christopher Devine
08 Feb, 11:46
Cheika: New Zealand apology not necessary
There has been tension between New Zealand and Australia over allegations of a listening device being planted in an All Blacks hot…
Russell Greaves
08 Feb, 6:54
Man charged over listening device was employed by All Blacks - Hansen
New Zealand said it was "bizarre and unbelievable" to discover the identity of a man who was charged with public mischief on Tuesd…
Peter Thompson
07 Feb, 4:49
All Blacks vice-captain Smith signs new deal
All-Blacks vice-captain Ben Smith will not follow Aaron Cruden overseas after opting to remain in his homeland.
Peter Thompson
07 Feb, 4:00
Remembering Joost van der Westhuizen
Scotty Stevenson
06 Feb, 18:30
A true Springbok hero, a giant and a warrior - tributes pour in for Van der Westhuizen
Tributes poured in for South African rugby great Joost van der Westhuizen, who lost his battle with motor neuron disease on Monday…
Tom Webber
06 Feb, 8:46
Moore moves on from 'frustrating' year for Wallabies
Stephen Moore is keen to see the Wallabies take positives from a disappointing and frustrating 2016.
Dejan Kalinic
05 Feb, 0:29
Moore talks up Olympic rugby
The presence of Sevens at the Olympics will help rugby as a whole, according to Wallabies captain Stephen Moore.
Dejan Kalinic
03 Feb, 22:45
O'Connor eyes Wallabies recall
Versatile back James O'Connor hopes a return to Super Rugby at some stage in his career can help earn an Australia recall.
Alex Fisher
01 Feb, 9:09
The First Annual Rugby Pass End Of The Southern Hemisphere Season Awards
Jamie Wall
29 Nov, 22:47
Retallicka Rocks: How Brodie Retallick Is The All Blacks' Secret Attacking Weapon
Scotty Stevenson
10 Oct, 18:43
Ten Things We Learned From The Rugby Championship
Jamie Wall
09 Oct, 19:03
Weekend Round-Up: Fight At The Top Of The Premiership Table
Calum Henderson
09 Oct, 17:15
Rugby Pass Podcast: Ian Jones On Playing The Springboks In South Africa
RugbyPass
07 Oct, 18:22
The Best Of The Rest: A Rugby Championship XV Minus The All Blacks
Jamie Wall
04 Oct, 18:12
Forgot About Handre: The Springboks' First Five Dilemma
Jamie Wall
14 Sep, 20:15
Missed Tackles: A World Rugby Epidemic
Lee Calvert
12 Sep, 19:18
How The All Blacks Turned To Plan B (And C) To Beat The Pumas
Scotty Stevenson
11 Sep, 21:32
Weekend Round-Up: Jimmy Gopperth Tames The Tigers
Calum Henderson
11 Sep, 19:28
The Wallabies' Secret Comeback Plan (Copying New Zealand)
Tim Murphy
11 Sep, 17:52
Rugby Pass Podcast: Are The Springboks A Sleeping Giant?
RugbyPass
08 Sep, 21:43
How Los Pumas Could Perhaps, Maybe, Beat The All Blacks This Weekend
Scotty Stevenson
06 Sep, 20:35
The History Behind This Weekend's Rugby Championship Matches
Jamie Wall
06 Sep, 20:08
Rugby Pass Podcast: Who Runs The World?
RugbyPass
01 Sep, 23:55
Can We Relegate The Wallabies To The Mitre 10 Cup?
Jamie Wall
31 Aug, 18:25
The Second Bledisloe Test: A Tale Of Two Dog Acts
Jamie Wall
29 Aug, 18:50
Why Are The Pumas Performing So Much Better Than The Jaguares?
Scotty Stevenson
28 Aug, 21:28
Great Moments In Bledisloe Cup History: The 2000 TrueBliss Vs Bardot Anthem Sing-Off
Jamie Wall
25 Aug, 22:08
Rugby Pass Podcast: Why the Wallabies Got Caned By the All Blacks
RugbyPass
24 Aug, 23:04
Rugby Pass Podcast: We Need To Talk About Malakai Fekitoa's Shorts
RugbyPass
17 Aug, 19:38
Five Of The Best: Bledisloe Cup Series
Jamie Wall
16 Aug, 18:18

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