There are few jobs which carry more pressure in the world of rugby union, than that of being the New Zealand men’s head coach. The nation expects to see the…
It was at Twickenham in March that Scott Robertson’s first assignment as New Zealand head coach became tougher. England had stuttered their way through the first three rounds of the Six Nations, with reigning champions and consecutive…
Tributes are flowing for former New Zealand rugby union player Shayne ‘Rita’ Philpott. Philpott died on Tuesday after suffering what The New Zealand Herald called a “medical event”, while messages from loved ones suggested it was a heart…
New Zealand Rugby have unveiled their latest jersey designs for the 2024 international season, commemorating 25 years of collaboration with its kit supplier.
CHRIS FOY: For their part, England have no recent scars from this box-office rivalry and there is also a concerted desire to cast their opponents as mere rugby mortals.
The 30-year-old has been chosen ahead of Ardie Savea - the reigning World Rugby Player of the Year - to be on the on-field figurehead for the new era under Scott Robertson.
Live coverage of the first All Blacks squad naming of 2024 – Scott Robertson’s squad to face England. When is the All Blacks squad for England announced? Scott Robertson’s first-ever All Blacks squad will be announced today at 5.30pm. Who…
Charlie Ewels has been withdrawn from England's rugby squad for their upcoming Test series with New Zealand after he was banned for two games following his sending-off against Japan in Tokyo on Saturday.In issuing a two-game ban, the…
CHRIS FOY: England will head to rugby's final frontier to confront the All Blacks armed with myriad benefits from a compelling warm-up - a hybrid asset, a new sensation and a clinical streak in attack.
Caleb Clarke scored a hat-trick of tries as the Auckland Blues overpowered the Waikato Chiefs 41-10 to win the all-New Zealand Super Rugby Pacific final on Saturday and land their first fully-fledged Super Rugby title since 2003.
Caleb Clarke scored a hat-trick of tries as the Auckland Blues overpowered the Waikato Chiefs 41-10 to win the all-New Zealand Super Rugby Pacific final on Saturday and land their first fully-fledged Super Rugby title since 2003.
England warm up for New Zealand as they kick off their summer tour against Japan this weekend. Steve Borthwick’s side have two tough clashes against the formidable All Blacks to come in Dunedin on July 6 and Auckland on July 13, but first…
Plenty of rugby union's major international sides are taking part in significant tours and Test matches in 2024. Here is a run-down of the schedule for this year.