'He's just a freak': Former All Black pays tribute to Wallabies' best
While the Wallabies may have set an unwanted record in their 57-22 loss to the All Blacks last weekend, conceding the most points …
Sam Smith
18 Aug 2021, 20:27
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Doubt cast over third Bledisloe Cup test after fresh NZ lockdown
The third Bledisloe Cup test has been thrown into doubt after the Western Australian Government introduced new quarantine measures…
Sam Smith
18 Aug 2021, 0:59
RA chairman and CEO seemingly at odds over Giteau Law changes
Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan has doused speculation that changes to the Giteau Law could see a huge influx of foreign-…
Sam Smith
17 Aug 2021, 18:39
Major changes expected for All Blacks' final Bledisloe Cup showdown
Now that the All Blacks have locked away the Bledisloe Cup for another season, head coach Ian Foster has the luxury of experimenti…
Sam Smith
17 Aug 2021, 1:42
McCaw, Jones, Brooke named greatest All Blacks loose forwards
Richie McCaw, Sir Michael Jones and Zinzan Brooke have been named as the greatest All Blacks loose forwards of all-time by a pane…
Sam Smith
16 Aug 2021, 22:08
Justin Marshall reveals 'regret' over Toutai Kefu's stabbing news
All Blacks legend Justin Marshall has revealed he has "regrets" after hearing that Wallabies great Toutai Kefu is fighting for his…
Sam Smith
16 Aug 2021, 1:57
Tonga coach and ex-Wallaby Toutai Kefu fighting for life after stabbing
Tonga head coach and former Wallabies great Toutai Kefu is reportedly fighting for his life after being stabbed while defending hi…
Sam Smith
15 Aug 2021, 18:21
Jean-Luc du Preez gets Springboks call
Powerful Sale Sharks forward Jean-Luc du Preez has been re-called to the Springboks squad.
Sam Smith
15 Aug 2021, 15:26
'Didn't think I would ever experience an All Blacks test like this'
The official count stood at 25,121, a far cry from last week's sellout with 47,000 fans. Despite the All Blacks performance being …
Sam Smith
14 Aug 2021, 23:31
'My naive belief was the Wallabies could contest through 60'
A record score against the Wallabies in a Bledisloe, 57 points by the All Blacks, became a demoralising blow for Australian Rugby …
Sam Smith
14 Aug 2021, 21:05
Julian Savea forced into fresh position switch
Julian Savea has had to switch position after the Wellington Lions were struck by injury and forced to make a late change.
Sam Smith
14 Aug 2021, 5:03
Late change to Springboks 23 ahead of Pumas opener
The Springboks have been forced into a late change for Saturday’s Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test against Argentina
Sam Smith
14 Aug 2021, 4:10
The best All Blacks XV: Who are New Zealand's greatest loose forwards?
Which players would make an all-time All Blacks XV? That's the question fans will get to answer as a panel Kiwi experts aim to fin…
Sam Smith
14 Aug 2021, 0:42
Colin Meads and Brodie Retallick named greatest All Blacks locks
Sir Colin Meads and Brodie Retallick have been named as the greatest All Blacks locks of all-time by a panel of rugby experts and …
Sam Smith
13 Aug 2021, 23:35
Exeter Chiefs sign Sam Nixon from Bayonne
Exeter Chiefs have confirmed the signing of tighthead prop Sam Nixon from Bayonne in the Top 14.
Sam Smith
13 Aug 2021, 7:05
Report: McKenzie signs with Japanese club, will miss 2022 Super Rugby
All Blacks and Chiefs star Damian McKenzie has reportedly signed a deal with Japanese club Tokyo Sungoliath that will see him miss…
Sam Smith
12 Aug 2021, 21:24
Ash Dixon confirms Highlanders exit
Highlanders co-captain and veteran hooker Ash Dixon has confirmed that he is leaving the Super Rugby franchise.
Sam Smith
12 Aug 2021, 2:45
'The level you keep going to is pretty supreme': Hooper's tribute to Smith
Whatever happens on the field, the Wallabies have once again shown that their off-field relationship with the All Blacks is as str…
Sam Smith
11 Aug 2021, 0:16
TJ Perenara calls out Hurricanes board member's 'racism' comments
All Blacks star TJ Perenara has labelled a Hurricanes board member's comments "sucking up to Maori" comments as "insulting" and sa…
Sam Smith
10 Aug 2021, 20:55
Samu Kerevi earns surprise Wallabies recall
Wallabies fans are set for another blast from the past with Samu Kerevi following in the footsteps of Quade Cooper and earning a s…
Sam Smith
10 Aug 2021, 19:12
