Sam Smith

Ardie Savea confirms where he will head offshore after World Cup

All Blacks and Hurricanes loose forward Ardie Savea has confirmed he will take an offshore playing break in 2024.

Sam Smith

17 Oct 2022, 2:00

'Can someone tell me what Pita Gus has done?': Capped All Black misses out again

Recently capped All Black and Taranaki loose forward Pita Gus Sowakula was left out of both the All Blacks and All Black XV tourin…

Sam Smith

16 Oct 2022, 19:40

'We should be way more mature than that': Speculation over Black Ferns pay detracting from World Cup

Former All Blacks John Kirwan and Jeff Wilson have been left disappointed after reports surfaced last week over pay differences be…

Sam Smith

16 Oct 2022, 18:34

Black Ferns vs Wales Match Highlights | Rugby World Cup 2021

Catch up on all the highlights from New Zealand vs Wales on Match Day 4 at the Women's Rugby World Cup 2021.

Sam Smith

16 Oct 2022, 15:20

RECAP: Rugby World Cup 2021 Match Day 4 updates

Sam Smith

15 Oct 2022, 19:44

'Immersed himself': How Sir Graham Henry is helping the Black Ferns

Black Ferns head coach and former All Blacks assistant coach Wayne Smith revealed how far the Black Ferns are going to prepare.

Sam Smith

14 Oct 2022, 23:31

RECAP: Rugby World Cup 2021 Match Day 3 LIVE Updates

We're into Match Day 3 here at Rugby World Cup 2021, it's a beautiful day here in Whangarei and Scotland vs Wallaroos is just abou…

Sam Smith

14 Oct 2022, 22:02

Japan XV bests Australia A in 15-try thriller

Japan XV has prevailed 52-48 against Australia A in a stunning 15-try point-scoring extravaganza in the final match of the teams 

Sam Smith

14 Oct 2022, 9:25

Confirmed: Former All Black George Bridge is heading to Europe

The Crusaders have announced that former All Blacks George Bridge has played his final game in the red and black jersey and will s…

Sam Smith

13 Oct 2022, 14:49

Tasman flyer inks three-year deal with Crusaders

Tasman outside back Macca Springer has signed a three-year deal with the Crusaders which will see him run out for the Super Rugby …

Sam Smith

12 Oct 2022, 6:28

Tom Banks handed No 15 jersey for Australia A in final tour match

Melbourne Rebels scrumhalf James Tuttle has been named to lead Australia A in their final match against the Japan XV in Osaka on F…

Sam Smith

11 Oct 2022, 6:29

'We cannot change this team': Sir John Kirwan warns against experimentation on All Blacks tour

Former All Black great Sir John Kirwan has warned against experimenting with the All Blacks side.

Sam Smith

11 Oct 2022, 0:31

All Blacks 'owe' Stephen Perofeta says head coach Ian Foster

Ian Foster said that he feels like they 'owe' Perofeta another chance to show what he has learned from being in the All Blacks env…

Sam Smith

10 Oct 2022, 23:25

Japan could tip over All Blacks in ambush warns former Top League player

Former Highlanders lock Joey Wheeler has warned the All Blacks over what awaits the side on the first match of the Northern Tour.

Sam Smith

10 Oct 2022, 21:37

Patrick Tuipulotu to captain All Blacks XV as squad named

Auckland and Blues lock Patrick Tuipulotu will captain the inaugural All Blacks XV squad selected for two matches against Ireland …

Sam Smith

09 Oct 2022, 23:40

South African pundits pour water on Kolbe-clone Abrahams after stunning show against Leinster

Sharks winger Thaakir Abrahams produced a stunning individual effort against Leinster but South African pundits questioned his def…

Sam Smith

09 Oct 2022, 16:56

Rugby World Cup 2021 match day two updates | Scotland vs Wales

Get live updates from the Women's Rugby World Cup 2021 with USA vs Italy, Japan vs Canada, and Wales vs Scotland.

Sam Smith

08 Oct 2022, 19:40

Rugby World Cup 2021 match day one coverage

Sam Smith

07 Oct 2022, 22:07

'Surely this is a joke': New Zealand Rugby lambasted over new investment

New Zealand Rugby has raised the heckles of many online fans with their latest curious investment.

Sam Smith

07 Oct 2022, 11:32

All Blacks coach Ian Foster on Tuivasa-Sheck's latest move to the wing

Tuivasa-Sheck has been used sparingly by Ian Foster with just two bench appearances so far in his brief All Black career, but his …

Sam Smith

07 Oct 2022, 1:09