Auckland

Sam Whitelock on the Cusp of All Blacks History

When the great Richie McCaw hung up his boots for the last time with 148 Test caps for his country, most people thought no man could ever come close to breaking his record.   Eight years later,...

Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: Scotland v Tonga

A fortnight after they were outmuscled and outpaced by defending champions South Africa in Marseille, Scotland will want to kickstart their Rugby World Cup challenge against Tonga, in Nice – a couple...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Taranaki v Auckland

RWC Match Preview: Scotland v Tonga

A fortnight after they were outmuscled and outpaced by defending champions South Africa in Marseille, Scotland will want to kickstart their Rugby World Cup challenge against Tonga, in Nice – a couple...

The heaviest players at the Rugby World Cup

The 2023 Rugby World Cup is well under way and we've already seen some of the world's biggest stars showing what they can do in France. By 'biggest' stars, we're not meaning the likes of Antoine Dupont...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Auckland v Waikato

Auckland and Waikato clash in round seven at Bell Park in Auckland.  

Match Day Programme: Ireland v Tonga

Andy Farrell is not taking any chnces as he names a side close to what we will see run out against the Springboks next weekend. Tonga are making their RWC2023 bow this weekend and have a host of talented...

Counties Manukau shock Canterbury with last-ditch try in Pukekohe

At Navigation Homes Stadium, Pukekohe: Counties Manukau 31 (James Thompson, Ioane Moananu, Adam Brash, Blake Makiri tries; AJ Alatimu con, pen, Tevita Ofa 3 con) Canterbury 29 (Ben Funnell, Daniel Lienert-Brown,...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Auckland v Canterbury

England understand consequences of stepping out of line at World Cup – Dan Cole

Dan Cole insists England’s players understand the damaging consequences of stepping out of line while seeking to escape World Cup cabin fever.   Cole will appear in his fourth tournament when...