New Zealand

HIGHLIGHTS: Australia v New Zealand

All Blacks bring the hammer down on AUS

New Zealand made it two wins from two in the Rugby Championship with a 38-21 victory over Australia in round 2.   New Zealand kicked two early penalties before running in the game's first try to...

Jordie Barrett bags opening try in Bledisloe Three

Barrett flying kick red card

WATCH: Jordie Barrett shown a red card for a flying kick

Jordie Barrett was shown a red card in the All Blacks third Bledisloe Cup clash with the Wallabies on Saturday.   The New Zealand fullback was sent to the sidelines for a kick to the face of Wallabies'...

Joe Schmidt to step down from World Rugby role

World Rugby can confirm that Joe Schmidt has decided to leave the organisation at the end of the year to spend more time at home in New Zealand with his family.       The former Ireland...

Bledisloe Cup action as Wallabies try to avoid a clean-sweep

After much to-ing and fro-ing regarding the future of the 2021 Rugby Championship over the last couple of weeks, the Wallabies finally have an opportunity to exact some payback on their old foes, The All...

McDermott tears into Wallabies

Wallaby scrumhalf Tate McDermott did not mince his words when reflecting on his team’s defence effort against the All Blacks in the second Bledisloe Cup Test.    The Wallabies fell to...

Lions omission still haunts Sexton

Legendary Irish flyhalf Johnny Sexton has confessed that being overlooked for the 2021 Lions tour will stay with him forever.    Sexton, who turned 36 in July, is back training with Leinster...

Boks preparing for tough Australasian test

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber said they were excited to measure themselves against the best in the Southern Hemisphere as they gear up for four bumper weeks of action against Australia and New Zealand...