New Zealand

Vincent Koch backs Bomb Squad to fire against Australia

Springbok prop Vincent Koch has dismissed suggestions that the Springboks' famed 'Bomb Squad' will be less explosive with the decision to revert to a 5-3 split on the bench.   After...

Tawera Kerr-Barlow available for Wallabies switch 'without hesitation'

All Blacks World Cup-winning scrumhalf Tawera Kerr-Barlow says he is available to make the switch to the Wallabies if called upon.   Kerr-Barlow won the 2015 Rugby World Cup with the All Blacks...

Beauden Barrett could be in doubt for Argentina test

Beauden Barrett is in doubt for this weekend's All Blacks Rugby Championship test against the Pumas in Christchurch after sustaining a knock at training on Tuesday.   Barrett was said to have suffered...

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck vs Bay of Plenty | Auckland Debut | Individual performance

Ian Foster breaks down the challenge Argentina bring | Press Conference (Christchurch)

Wallabies eye strong start against Boks

Wallaby boss Dave Rennie is expecting a resurgence from the Springboks this weekend in Adelaide, a challenge his charges must be ready to counter.    Both teams will be coming off losses from...

Ireland and South Africa climb World Rugby Women’s Rankings

Two teams improved their position in the World Rugby Women’s Rankings as a result of the three test matches played this weekend.     Ireland’s 57-22 win over Japan in...

Fletcher Newell and Tyrel Lomax on their Ellis Park performance | Press Conference (Christchurch)

Fletcher Newell and Tyrel Lomax from the All Blacks front row speak with the media from the team hotel in Christchurch.  

Springboks make minor changes for Adelaide Test

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has handed Warrick Gelant a start on the right wing and recalled scrumhalf Faf de Klerk in the only two changes to his starting team for their Castle Lager Rugby Championship...

Familiar look to Blitzboks for LA Sevens

The Springbok Sevens squad to contest the HSBC LA Sevens at Dignity Health Sports Park next weekend have a familiar look to it despite missing some regulars who were integral to their victory at the Commonwealth...