How the Springboks’ No 10 options will keep the All Blacks guessing
With three strong fly-half contenders, the Springboks' unpredictability makes life harder for their Rugby Championship opponents.
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All Blacks Rugby News
Ex-All Black coach Steve Hansen's verdict on Richie Mo'unga's new deal
Former All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says NZR's new deal with Richie Mo'unga which will bring the playmaker back from Japan is a w…
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'Won't be a problem': Former teammate weighs in on Mo’unga return
Bryn Hall was one of them, who has played with the All Black first-five for the Crusaders in Super Rugby Pacific.
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NZR condition delays Richie Mo’unga’s All Blacks eligibility
Richie Mo'unga's return to New Zealand shores is locked in, but several questions remain, like to what extent and when his return …
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Richie Mo'unga signs new deal with New Zealand Rugby
New Zealand Rugby have announced the signing of first five-eighth Richie Mo'unga on an 18-month deal that runs until the end of 20…
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New All Blacks selectee scrambles after dog eats passport
All Blacks management have been scrambling ahead of their flight to Argentina to begin The Rugby Championship, with one of their p…
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'We struggled': Ex-All Black first five backs Springboks to end Eden Park streak
Former All Black first five and Blues legend Carlos Spencer has backed the Springboks to end the 50 Test unbeaten run at Eden Park…
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International
Opinion
New Zealand just needs to look at the NPC to change eligibility laws
When I see Rugby Australia suggesting they’ll go the way of SA Rugby and happily pick players from overseas, I can’t help feel…
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Scott Robertson explains 'hugely challenging' five-halfback situation
Five halfbacks have been included in the All Blacks' 42-man wider squad for the upcoming Rugby Championship, with key injuries mak…
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'Intimidating' All Blacks rookie receives stirring haka after call-up
Chiefs hardman Simon Parker was the lone uncapped talent to be named in the All Blacks' Rugby Championship squad on Monday, with t…
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The Rugby Championship
Opinion
Mystery surrounds Los Pumas after cutting veterans ahead of All Blacks
Felipe Contepomi named his first Rugby Championship squad for the first two tests, at home, against the All Blacks.
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Scott Robertson names his 36-man All Blacks squad for Rugby Championship
The All Blacks will travel to Argentina later this week, to prepare for the first Test of the Rugby Championship starting on the 1…
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Why the All Blacks' fortunes are inexorably linked to the fate of their age-grade sides
New Zealand rugby was buoyed by the return to the final for their Baby Blacks and hope the talent production line is whirring back…
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All Blacks provide injury update for key player ahead of the Rugby Championship
The All Blacks are set to name their squad for the tournament on Monday, but will be without star halfback Cameron Roigard for the…
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Michael Cheika: Gravitational shift on cards when All Blacks host Springboks
Veteran international coach Michael Cheika has labelled the upcoming Rugby Championship games between New Zealand and South Africa…
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15-year All Blacks coach names two factors slowing Razor's roll
A central figure in the All Blacks' historic run during the 2010s, scrum coach Mike Cron says the team are enduring a "difficult p…
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Ardie Savea opens up on near career-ending call in 2017
All Blacks superstar Ardie Savea has opened up on his difficult introduction to the international arena, revealing the doubts he h…
All Blacks update reveals which injured stars can make Springboks blockbuster
Nine All Blacks are currently in recovery mode ahead of the 2025 Rugby Championship, and the latest updates from within the camp h…
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Half-back depth is the flaw in 'Razor's' 4-4-4 Rugby World Cup plan
The All Blacks are stacked at least four deep in most positions, but Scott Robertson will be concerned by his options in the playm…
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Leicester Fainga'anuku denied All Blacks eligibility for TRC
He may be back on home soil, but returning All Blacks powerhouse Leicester Faina'anuku will not be available for selection in Scot…
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International
Opinion
New All Blacks locks squeezing captain Barrett out of contention
Barrett, the All Blacks captain, has been injured. And while his calf’s been recuperating, Fabian Holland and Patrick Tuipulotu …
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Steve Hansen: The Boks are 'rolling the dice and so far they’ve got away with it'
Sir Steve Hansen has weighed in on the All Blacks' prospects in the upcoming Rugby Championship - particularly the highly anticipa…
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Rising All Blacks powerhouse Fletcher Newell lands new contract
Fresh off an influential showing for the All Blacks against France, 25-year-old scrum machine Fletcher Newell has been locked in w…
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Test hooker identifies 'almost that All Blacks aura of old' in French sweep
New Zealand's July Series clean sweep of France has got some Kiwi pundits excited, with one former All Black highlighting how the …
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Anton Lienert-Brown to team up with fellow All Black in Japan
A couple of All Blacks just shy of joining the centurions club will join forces at Kobelco Kobe Steelers in 2026, with Anton Liene…
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Nobody runs the show like Beauden - Why the All Blacks need Barrett now, and at Rugby World Cup 2027
New Zealand are a better team, and better placed to triumph in 2027, with 34-year-old Barrett wearing the number 10 jersey.
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Two All Blacks praised as 'potential superstars' in France whitewash
The All Blacks rolled out some new faces throughout a three-game, three-win series hosting France this July, but it wasn't just th…
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Why New Zealand learned more from their July series than France
While Scott Robertson broadened his All Black options, Fabien Galthie missed a golden opportunity to evolve and thrive.
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'Beautiful spot': All Blacks assistant with high praise for star back
Jordan was on the end of a fantastic box kick in behind the French defence by Cortez Ratima, sprinting towards the ball and puttin…
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All Blacks assistant reflects on missed detail in preparation
The All Blacks were successful during a tough three match series at home against France, winning all three encounters, in Dunedin,…
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'Massive difference': Razor on what turned the tide against France
Robertson started the post-match press conference in Hamilton by congratulating the French, after a long year for their players.
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Springboks' No.1 status in world rankings coming under increased threat
The Springboks have been number one since mid-November last year, when they replaced Ireland, and entered the year with a clear tw…
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All Blacks anxiously wait for scans on latest injuries
For Lomax, who himself had just returned from a minor calf injury that kept him out of the first two Tests, picked up a niggly thu…
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Ardie Savea’s unorthodox pre-Test message to Du'Plessis Kirifi
Jacobson picked up a quad injury during a maul in the warmup, which meant Robertson needed to reshuffle his back row in Hamilton.
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'Proud day': All Blacks debutant reflects on victory over France
The All Blacks were helped by some valuable impact off the bench Jordie Barrett, who broke through the France defensive line after…
International
Opinion
All Blacks player ratings vs France | Lipovitan-D July Series 3rd Test
The skies over Hamilton were clear as Damian McKenzie got play underway in the third and final Test match between New Zealand and …
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