All Blacks
Wallabies confident of Bledisloe upset
Star utility back Dane Haylett-Petty is confident the Wallabies are closing the gap on the powerful All Blacks, but it remains to be seen whether that will translate into Bledisloe Cup success this…
Israel Dagg to play in Japan
Veteran fullback Israel Dagg has ruled himself out of All Blacks contention for the rest of the year after signing a short-term Japan contract.
Super Rugby: Good riddance to the June test break
Opinion - The 2020 global rugby calendar can't roll around quick enough, writes Jamie Wall.
All Blacks captain Kieran Read a big boost for Counties Manukau
It's a welcomed return home for All Black's captain Kieran Read who will play in his first match back from injury for Counties Manukau this afternoon.
Kieran Read returns to rugby after 7-month injury break
Seven months after undergoing back surgery the All Black captain Kieran Read will make his long awaited return to the rugby field today. South Auckland-born Read will lace up for his home province… Audio
All Blacks captain Kieran Read to turn out for Counties Manukau
All Blacks captain Kieran Read will make his long-awaited return to rugby when he plays for Counties Manukau in a warm-up match against Tasman this Wednesday.
Hansen takes a shot at World Rugby over referee issues
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has launched a broadside at World Rugby following separate test series in New Zealand and Australia marred by refereeing confusion.
France's rugby tour of NZ a learning experience
The All Blacks have swept the French three-nil in their June series following New Zealand's 49-14 win at Dunedin's Forsyth Barr Stadium on Saturday. It was a far better performance from the All Blacks… Audio
McKenzie masterclass sets up All Blacks win
An attacking masterclass from Damian McKenzie has carried the All Blacks to a 49-14 third Test win over France and a clean sweep of the series.
Coaches disagree over McKenzie try
A series marred by contentious referee decisions ended in fitting style as New Zealand and France disputed a key ruling in the third Test.
Recap: All Blacks vs France
Rugby - The All Blacks have beaten France 39-14 in the third and final Test in Dunedin. See how the game unfolded with Jamie Wall.
All Blacks captain ready for a return
Injured All Blacks captain Kieran Read has been making himself a 'pain in the butt' at his team's training sessions and was close to a return to the playing field after back surgery last year, says…
France getting no respect from NZ rugby
A perceived lack of respect from the New Zealand rugby fraternity will fuel France in the final Test of their difficult tour.
All Blacks experiment; is D-Mac the real deal?
Live wire Damian McKenzie faces his first real test as an All Blacks first-five this weekend, but is he a contender, or pretender, for Beauden Barrett's throne?
Four uncapped players to step up for All Blacks
The All Blacks are banking on four uncapped players to step up in this weekend's third and final test against France in Dunedin.
All Blacks v France finale: Four debutantes chosen
The All Black selectors have put their faith in youth for this weekend's series finale against France, naming four debutants for the test in Dunedin. The new faces are among six changes announced by… Audio
Bastareaud left out of French team
France captain Mathieu Bastareaud has been left out of the side for the third test against the All Blacks with Wesley Fofana joining Remi Lamerat in a new midfield combination.
Benjamin Fall’s red card cancelled
An Independent Judicial Committee appointed by World Rugby has decided French fullback Benjamin Fall was treated too harshly when he was sent off in Saturday night's second test against the All Blacks… Video, Audio
Barrett and Fifita in doubt for third test
All Blacks first five Beauden Barrett and loose forward Vaea Fifita won't travel to Dunedin with the team for the third and final test against France because of concussion.
Jordie Barrett feared for his brother
Beauden Barrett's "scary" plunge against France has left his All Blacks brother pleading for players to reduce the inherent danger in mid-air collisions.