New Zealand

Ex-All Black: I’m gay

Former All Blacks prop Campbell Johnstone publicly came out as gay on New Zealand television on Monday in a first for the national rugby team.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 29: Sam Dickson of New Zealand scores a try during the 2023 Sydney Sevens match between New Zealand and South Africa at Allianz Stadium on January 29, 2023 in Sydney, Australia.

New Zealand shred Blitzboks to claim Sydney cup

New Zealand overpowered the Blitzboks to win a one-sided final and claim the Sydney Sevens cup on Sunday.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 28: Ricardo Duarttee of South Africa celebrates victory with team mates during the 2023 Sydney Sevens match between New Zealand and South Africa at Allianz Stadium on January 28, 2023 in Sydney, Australia.

Blitzboks through to Sydney quarters

The Blitzboks set up a quarter-final clash with Ireland after a last-minute penalty from Ricardo Duarttee clinched a win against New Zealand in the final pool match at the Sydney Sevens on Saturday.

Veteran lock to join All Blacks exodus

Brodie Retallick is set to bring the curtain down on his All Blacks career by reportedly becoming the latest player to agree to a move away from New Zealand after the 2023 World Cup.

All Blacks exodus: Richie rich in Japan

New Zealand will soon lose a star playmaker, as well as an important member of the pack, as the latest moves to Japan’s League One were confirmed on Monday.

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 01: Brad Barritt of England runs through to score the first try during the QBE International match between England and New Zealand at Twickenham Stadium on December 1, 2012 in London, England.

On this day: Barritt tears All Blacks apart

On 1 December 2012, South African-born centre Brad Barritt starred as England thrashed New Zealand for a first win over the All Blacks in 10 years.

TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 24: Siya Kolisi of the Springboks and Ardie Savea of the All Blacks speak as they pose with the Freedom Cup trophy during a media opportunity ahead of this weekend's Rugby Championship matches at Strand Park on September 24, 2021 in Townsville, Australia.

Savea: Siya is my bestie

Ardie Savea has opened up on his close friendship with Springbok captain Siya Kolisi as the two loose forwards plan for a reunion on Sunday.

Test Picks: Boks to win big in Italy!

The Springboks are coming off back-to-back losses, but the SARugbymag team is convinced the world champions will respond emphatically in Italy on Saturday.

Eddie’s England eager to climb Everest against NZ

Eddie Jones compared playing New Zealand to climbing Everest as he urged his England side to scale a mountainous challenge against the All Blacks at Twickenham on Saturday.