All Blacks survive arm-wrestle with England for one-point win
England travelled to Dunedin full of confidence and ambition, eyeing a rare win on New Zealand soil.
Ned Lester
06 Jul 2024, 3:58
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Mark Telea ruled out as All Blacks name team for Ireland quarterfinal
The All Blacks feel that they are exactly “where we want to be” ahead of a blockbuster Rugby World Cup quarterfinal against Ir…
Finn Morton
12 Oct 2023, 11:27
Opinion
Where the Springboks are weak
For the Springboks who have started their Rugby Championship 2-0 with back-to-back victories in Australia, the cracks have been pa…
Ben Smith
19 Aug 2024, 22:32
Opinion
'The All Blacks won the series, but not in the way they wanted'
England exposed numerous frailties in New Zealand ranks and highlighted the need for a few selection changes.
Gregor Paul
15 Jul 2024, 14:35
Opinion
All Blacks’ eligibility tradition isn’t worth losing the nation’s best talent
Richie Mo’unga might be the most talked about All Black of 2024 so far and he isn’t even eligible to represent New Zealand for…
Finn Morton
17 Jan 2024, 16:20
'If there's ever a bloke': The RWC three-peat may finally be within reach
The Springboks became just the second team in history to win consecutive Rugby World Cups with their 12-11 victory over the All Bl…
Ned Lester
10 Nov 2023, 21:35
'Irish jersey wasn't good enough' for All Blacks players
Former Ireland hooker Bernard Jackman has recounted how All Blacks players refused to swap jerseys with Irish players during his p…
Ian Cameron
13 Oct 2023, 16:28
Opinion
The All Blacks' hopes against Springboks rest on young shoulders
The scrum battle will prove decisive at the Stade de France on Saturday night.
Tom Vinicombe
24 Oct 2023, 9:02
Six Nations statement: England's Owen Farrell banned after appeal
England skipper Owen Farrell will miss two of his country’s games at next month’s Rugby World Cup in France.
Liam Heagney
22 Aug 2023, 14:34
Analysis
More questions than answers for 'destabilised' Wallabies
Australia's travails only sharpen the questions over the timing of Eddie Jones' appointment
Nick Bishop
30 Aug 2023, 13:42
‘Sleepless' Andrew Porter breaks silence on 'blood boiling' scrums
Ireland prop Andrew Porter has broken his silence on his country’s agonising exit last month from the Rugby World Cup.
Liam Heagney
15 Nov 2023, 2:45
Analysis
South Africa player ratings vs Ireland | Rugby World Cup 2023
South Africa gave as good as they got and were it not for some very wayward goal kicking they might have won this. However, if Spr…
Daniel Gallan
23 Sep 2023, 16:23
