New Zealand

The Breakdown | August 28th, 2022

Brodie Retallick on his return from injury | Press Conference (Hamilton)

Foster backs captain Cane after historic defeat to Pumas

Sam Cane was withdrawn by Ian Foster after gifting Argentina three points, but the All Black head coach is standing by his captain.     Ian Foster backed captain Sam Cane but knows...

Cheika lauds Scott Robertson, takes aim at Foster

Los Pumas boss Michael Cheika has tipped his hat to Scott Robertson regarding the huge improvement of Pablo Matera since joining the Crusaders.    Yesterday, the Argentina pulled off a maiden...

Black Ferns add Eden Park Test to Rugby World Cup build up

Fresh off victory in the O’Reilly Cup Series, New Zealand Rugby has today confirmed one final Test for the Black Ferns in their Rugby World Cup preparations, hosting Japan at Eden Park on 24 September. The...

Not enough team effort tripped up Blitzboks - Powell

A lack of defensive cohesion and an under-powered team effort led to the Springbok Sevens team dropping out of Cup contention at the HSBC LA Sevens on Saturday, something that was very disappointing to...

Foster says All Blacks are on 'tough learning curve' after historic Pumas defeat

Ian Foster says New Zealand are "hurting" and on "a tough learning curve" after they were beaten at home by Argentina for the first time in Christchurch on Saturday.   The All Blacks had halted...

Foster backs captain Cane after historic defeat to Pumas

Ian Foster backed captain Sam Cane but knows New Zealand are "under the spotlight" after they suffered a historic Rugby Championship defeat to Argentina on Saturday.   The Pumas moved to the top...

HIGHLIGHTS: New Zealand v Argentina

Pumas claim historic first away win over struggling All Blacks

The All Blacks slumped to a first home loss to Argentina, who now improbably lead the Rugby Championship standings.     Argentina claimed their first away victory over New Zealand...