New Zealand

‘Attritional’ Boks have the right mindset

Former Ireland and British & Irish Lions loose forward Stephen Ferris says South Africa’s Twickenham triumph supports his hypothesis that the Springboks will win the World Cup.

Barrett free to tackle France

New Zealand’s Scott Barrett will be available for the World Cup opener against France after an independent judicial committee no further sanction was necessary for his red card against the Springboks.

New Zealand's prop Tyrel Lomax leaves the field after receiving medical treatment to a knee injury during the pre-World Cup Rugby Union match between New Zealand and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium in west London, on August 25, 2023.

All Blacks sweat for World Cup opener

A gash from Damian Willemse’s boots has left New Zealand a man light in the front row, while the All Blacks wait to hear on Scott Barrett’s fate.

All Blacks duo Richie Mo'unga and Beauden Barrett

Fully-loaded All Blacks for Bok duel

Richie Mo’unga is back at flyhalf as the All Blacks have named a strongest possible lineup for the World Cup warm-up against the Springboks at Twickenham on Friday.

Eben Etzebeth leads out the Springboks at Mount Smart Stadium in Auckland

Etzebeth rubbishes ‘friendly’ talk

Eben Etzebeth says the Springboks will hold nothing back when they clash with New Zealand at a sold-out Twickenham on Friday in their final hit-out before the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

Kerevi: ‘Red-hot’ All Blacks are beatable

Game-breaking back Samu Kerevi says Australia’s winless start to the year has been “unacceptable”, but he believes they can defy history by upsetting New Zealand in Dunedin on Saturday.

New Zealand's Caleb Clarke poses for a selfie with fans during the Rugby Championship and 2023 Bledisloe Cup match between Australia and New Zealand at Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne on July 29, 2023.

All Blacks leapfrog Les Bleus

New Zealand’s recent resurgence has seen the All Blacks climb above World Cup hosts France into second place on World Rugby’s latest Test rankings.

New Zealand's Cam Roigard (C) holds the trophy after the Rugby Championship 2023 and Bledisloe Cup Test match between Australia and New Zealand at the MCG in Melbourne on July 29, 2023.

Ominous All Blacks not satisfied with Rugby Champs

Ian Foster says the All Blacks are still not the finished product despite banking two trophies on a 10-game unbeaten streak in an ominous sign ahead of the World Cup in France.

Chiefs' Anton Lienert-Brown leaves the pitch after a yellow card during the Super Rugby Pacific final match between the Chiefs and Crusaders at FMG Stadium in Hamilton on June 24, 2023.

All Blacks get ‘expert’ tackler boost

All Blacks centre Anton Lienert-Brown is ready to make an early return from a three-game suspension for a dangerous tackle when New Zealand take on Australia in Melbourne on Saturday.

Kwagga Smith against the All Blacks in 2019

Kwagga: Rivalry with New Zealand ‘the ultimate test’

Kwagga Smith is looking forward to resuming his rivalry with New Zealand and Ardie Savea in particular when the Springboks face the All Blacks in Auckland on Saturday.