New Zealand

Ben Te’o to make first Worcester start of the season against Saracens

• Ryan Mills’ injury gives England centre his chance• Te’o had break in New Zealand after internationalsBen Te’o will make his long overdue first Worcester start of the season against Saracens...

Pivac relishing planned Wales tour to New Zealand

Wales could tour New Zealand in 2020, giving new coach Wayne Pivac a stern test early in his tenure.       Wayne Pivac says a tour to New Zealand is "on the horizon" for his first...

VIDEO: Rieko Ioane vs Argentina

A look at one of the All Blacks' best tries of 2018 scored by Rieko Ioane against Argentina.

Steven Luatua re-signs with Bristol Bears

Steven Luatua has committed his future to Bristol Bears, the club has revealed.     The former All Black was linked with a return to New Zealand to push for a place in the All Blacks Rugby...

The Breakdown | Ireland grand slam and Leinster double make it a green-tinted 2018

While Ireland and Leinster stood out, Saracens re-established themselves as England’s leading club, but Australia and Leicester will be pleased to see the back of this yearThis was the year of the Irish,...

Read 'in really good shape' after back surgery

Kieran Read is optimistic about what 2019 might hold and feels he is finally returning to form after back surgery.     All Blacks captain Kieran Read says he is "in really good shape"...

Every All Blacks try in 2018

The 12 days of Christmas... by the French Top 14

In 1999, All Black legend Andrew Mehrtens described the French national side as “predictably unpredictably” after New Zealand were knocked out of the World Cup by Les Blues and the Top 14’s 12 days...

WATCH: A Fantastic Tribute to Ireland's 2018

Raw Rugby have outdone themselves this time with a fantastic review of Ireland's 2018 which saw them claim a Six Nations Grand Slam, a series win in Australia and a first-ever home win against the...

Super Rugby's future to be decided in March

Sanzaar boss Andy Marinos has all but confirmed that changes will once again be made in the format of Super Rugby as poor crowd attendances, and viewership figures continue to fall.        Marinos...