New Zealand

Brodie Retallick gets two-match ban after red card against Japan

New Zealand second row Brodie Retallick has been suspended for two matches subject to the successful completion of a Coaching Intervention programme, having received a red card for an act of foul play...

Beauden Barrett previews Welsh Test | Press Conference (Cardiff)

Beauden Barrett speaks with the media at the team hotel on Monday in Cardiff.  

Team behind the Team: Nic Gill (All Blacks Strength and Conditioning Coach)

Get the lowdown on what drives the All Blacks by meeting the Team behind the Team. All Blacks strength and conditioning coach Nic Gill gives the inside scoop on how he gets the team primed for Test match...

Reduced tackle height the focus of community rugby game innovations

New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has today announced three game innovations that will be trialled for the 2023 community rugby season, designed to improve player safety, flow of the game and keep the ball in play...

Match officials appointed for RWC 2021 semi-finals

World Rugby has today confirmed that Aimee Barrett-Theron (South Africa) and Joy Neville (Ireland) will take charge of the Rugby World Cup 2021 semi-finals at Eden Park this weekend. It will be the first...

Old Glory DC Announces Joshua "Josh" Syms as Head Coach

Old Glory DC is proud to announce the appointment of Joshua (“Josh”) Syms as Head Coach.    Syms, a New Zealand native, comes to Washington, DC, from the Hawke’s Bay Magpies,...

On This Day in 2015: McCaw and Carter bow out in World Cup Final

On this day in 2015, All Blacks legends Riche McCaw Dan Carter played their final test match steering New Zealand to Rugby World Cup glory.   McCaw captained the All Blacks in the final as he ended...

The Breakdown | October 30th, 2022 | Sky Sport NZ

All Blacks lose Coles and Cane to injury

All Blacks captain Sam Cane and hooker Dane Coles have been ruled out of New Zealand's Autumn Nations Series matches against Wales, Scotland and England.   Cane suffered two cheekbone fractures...

Wallaroos fall to England in Rugby World Cup Quarter-Final

England has proved too strong for the Wallaroos in their Quarter-Final match-up at the Rugby World Cup, defeating the Australian side 41-5.  Jay Tregonning's side was unable to match the England...