New Zealand

Gatland rallies Lions as Sharks take second bite at tourists

The British and Irish Lions and Sharks teams that clash in Pretoria on Saturday will bear little resemblance to those from the midweek game.   Warren Gatland has told his British and Irish Lions...

The Weekend's World Rankings Permutations

While the British and Irish Lions may be taking the spotlight, there is plenty of test rugby being played this weekend.    Samoa and Tonga get things underway on Saturday in the first leg of...

This weekend's international friendlies

Another weekend of international friendlies is on the horizon with much to look forward to for fans around the world.    The Springboks vs Georgia match was called off earlier this week due...

COACH CHAT | Ian Foster on team to play Fiji

Team Naming | Ian Foster Press Conference

Beauden Barrett & Brodie Retallick Press Conference (Dunedin)

Grealy, Thomas & Henry re-commit with Reds through 2023

The Queensland Reds have secured the signatures of exciting backline trio Mac Grealy, Kalani Thomas and Isaac Henry for the next two seasons.      The Queensland pathway products will...

Scott Robertson recommits to New Zealand Rugby

Scott Robertson has recommitted to New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and the Crusaders for the next three years, announcing today he will lead the Crusaders through to the end of 2024.     The Crusaders...

Foster names All Black team to face Fiji

The All Blacks team has been named to play Fiji in the second match of the Steinlager Series at Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin, on Saturday 10 July (kick-off 7.05PM).   The matchday 23 is (Test caps...

Ricky Riccitelli signs for the Blues

Hurricanes and Taranaki hooker Ricky Riccitelli will move north to play his Super Rugby for the Blues from 2022.   The 26-year-old, who has 71 caps for the Hurricanes under his belt, has signed...