New Zealand

All Blacks set for Cape Town ‘homecoming’?

New Zealand are set to return to Cape Town for the first time in over five years when the Springboks host the All Blacks in two Rugby Championship tests in 2024.

All Blacks get Barrett boost

All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson hailed the “class” of Beauden Barrett after the playmaker committed to another World Cup cycle on Monday by signing with New Zealand Rugby until the end of 2027.

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 28: Richie Mo'unga of New Zealand looks dejected as they walk past the Webb Ellis Cup after the Rugby World Cup France 2023 Gold Final match between New Zealand and South Africa at Stade de France on October 28, 2023 in Paris, France.

Mo’unga: Forget the All Blacks!

New Zealand playmaker Richie Mo’unga said Tuesday that he can imagine playing in Japan “until I retire” and is not thinking about a future return to the All Blacks.

South Africa's fly-half Damian Willemse (C) vies with France's centre Gael Fickou (R) and France's wing Yoram Moefana (L) during the Autumn Nations Series rugby union test match between France and South Africa at the Velodrome stadium in Marseille on November 12, 2022.

France lining up Bok rematch

2023 World Cup hosts France are set to host the Springboks and All Blacks in the next two November Test windows, having faced both at the global showpiece.

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 28: Sam Cane of New Zealand looks dejected with his runners up medal following the team's defeat during the Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and South Africa at Stade de France on October 28, 2023 in Paris, France.

Cane haunted by seeing World Cup red

A distraught Sam Cane said he “would have to live forever” with the red card he received in the All Blacks’ one-point loss in the World Cup final.

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.

Boks defend World Cup title

The Boks produced a defensive effort for the ages in the 2023 Rugby World Cup final to retain their status as world champions by a single point against the All Blacks in Paris on Saturday.

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: Richie Mo'unga of New Zealand looks for options during the Summer International match between New Zealand All Blacks v South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on August 25, 2023 in London, England. (

Mo’unga: I want be a part of history!

Richie Mo’unga says he is “leaving no stone unturned” as the All Blacks flyhalf wants to make history against the Springboks in the World Cup final on Saturday.

Watch: All Blacks facing an ‘A-Bok-alypse’ horror

A New Zealand rugby pundit has paid a Halloween-themed radio tribute to the Springboks ahead of the World Cup final in Paris on Saturday.

South Africa's flanker Kwagga Smith (C) celebrates scoring a try 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 take lessons from Twickenham massacre

In Saturday’s World Cup final, the Springboks can expect an All Blacks side that will know how to cope with the challenges they faced when the two teams last clashed at Twickenham.

Barnes to blow World Cup final

World Rugby has officially confirmed that veteran English referee Wayne Barnes has been appointed as the man in the middle for Saturday’s World Cup final in Paris.