New Zealand

Ethan de Groot tackled by Frans Malherbe and Kurt-Lee Arendse at Twickenham

‘Groot’ blow for All Blacks

The All Blacks have suffered another injury blow to their pack after confirming the loss of a key front-rower for their Tests against the Springboks in Johannesburg and Cape Town.

Wallabies to capitalise on All Blacks break-up?

Former captain Tim Horan has urged the Wallabies to take advantage of the All Blacks coaching fallout by recruiting Leon MacDonald.

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 28: Handre Pollard of South Africa celebrates with teammates following the team’s victory at the final whistle during the Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and South Africa at Stade de France on October 28, 2023 in Paris, France.

Kiwis crown Boks as ‘favourites’

John Kirwan has led calls from New Zealand to crown the Springboks as heavy favourites for the upcoming two-Test mini-series with the All Blacks.

All Blacks channel pain to tame Pumas

All Blacks captain Ardie Savea said Friday his New Zealand team has spent the week “looking in the mirror” as they chase revenge against Argentina.

The Springboks face down the haka from the All Blacks

Boks to ‘murder All Blacks’ in SA

A Kiwi pundit fears the All Blacks are in for a tough tour of South Africa after a humbling home defeat to Argentina in the opening round of the 2024 Rugby Championship.

Wounded All Blacks plot backlash

Argentina can expect a backlash from New Zealand when the sides clash again in Auckland following the hosts’ shock defeat in Wellington.

All Blacks return for Jordan

Prolific All Blacks try-scorer Will Jordan and scrumhalf TJ Perenara have returned from injury for New Zealand’s Rugby Championship opener against Argentina in Wellington.

Watch: Blitzboks wall halts All Blacks charge

The Blitzboks produced a superb defensive performance with shades of the 2019 Springboks in their Olympic Games quarter-final victory over New Zealand.