New Zealand

Scott Robertson recommits to New Zealand Rugby

Scott Robertson has recommitted to New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and the Crusaders for the next three years, announcing today he will lead the Crusaders through to the end of 2024.     The Crusaders...

Foster names All Black team to face Fiji

The All Blacks team has been named to play Fiji in the second match of the Steinlager Series at Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin, on Saturday 10 July (kick-off 7.05PM).   The matchday 23 is (Test caps...

Ricky Riccitelli signs for the Blues

Hurricanes and Taranaki hooker Ricky Riccitelli will move north to play his Super Rugby for the Blues from 2022.   The 26-year-old, who has 71 caps for the Hurricanes under his belt, has signed...

Lions ready to hunt Sharks amid schedule uncertainty

Coronavirus cases in South Africa have overshadowed the Lions tour, but Warren Gatland's squad will not be distracted.   The British and Irish Lions are focused on delivering a strong showing...

Donnacha Ryan set to team up with O'Gara

After five years at Racing 92, indications are that Ireland international second-row Donnacha Ryan will not be returning to the French Top 14 club, however, the 37 year-old seems set to join...

Springboks are over-rated, according to Nick Easter

Former England number 8 Nick Easter has expressed the view that the Springboks are under-cooked and over-rated and will suffer at the hands of the British & Irish Lions later this month and into August.    Speaking...

Three for debutants, four for Adams in ruthless rout

The British and Irish Lions continued their preparations for the South Africa Test series by easing past the Lions.     Three debutants marked their British and Irish Lions bows with tries...

Watch: Will Jordan's five tries vs Tonga

Will Jordan scored five tries against Tonga in the All Blacks opening game of 2021 at Mt Smart Stadium.            

All Blacks go ton-up against depleted Tonga

The All Blacks got an underwhelming 2020 out of their system with a 102-0 win over a Tonga side featuring 13 debutants.     New Zealand ran in 16 tries in a 102-0 demolition of Tonga. Will...

HIGHLIGHTS: New Zealand v Tonga