South Africa undone by blistering All Blacks start
New Zealand rode another blistering start to a 35-20 victory over South Africa at Auckland's Mt Smart Stadium on Saturday to place one hand on the Rugby Championship trophy.
Aaron Smith Sport News
Stick says 104th Springbok-All Black Test 'will decide' Rugby Championship
Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick said the winner of Saturday's crunch Rugby Championship Test between South Africa and New Zealand will most probably win the tournament.
Bok camp rallies behind Eben, Jaden ahead of All Blacks clash: 'We're a family,' says Stick
Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick said Eben Etzebeth's loss is something they all felt as they head into Saturday's Rugby Championship clash against New Zealand in Auckland.
All Blacks coach commiserates with grieving Etzebeth: 'They will deal with it in the right way'
All Blacks head coach Ian Foster on Thursday said their thoughts were with South Africa's stand-in captain Eben Etzebeth after his father died in the lead-up to Saturday's match in Auckland.
New Zealand explode out of the traps to beat Argentina
A blistering start from New Zealand laid the platform for an impressive 41-12 victory over hosts Argentina in their Rugby Championship opener in Mendoza as fly-half Damian McKenzie made a strong case for Rugby World Cup inclusion.
Dazzling All Blacks thump Argentina after first-half blitz
A blistering start from New Zealand laid the platform for a comfortable 41-12 victory over hosts Argentina in their Rugby Championship opener in Mendoza on Saturday as flyhalf Damian McKenzie made a strong case for Rugby World Cup inclusion.
Emoni Narawa set for All Blacks debut against Argentina
Fiji-born wing Emoni Narawa will make his New Zealand debut in their Rugby Championship opener against Argentina in Mendoza on Saturday, while fly-half Damian McKenzie and lock Josh Lord feature for the first time since 2021.
Winger Narawa to debut for New Zealand in Mendoza
Fiji-born wing Emoni Narawa will make his New Zealand debut in their Rugby Championship opener against Argentina in Mendoza on Saturday, while flyhalf Damian McKenzie and lock Josh Lord feature for the first time since 2021.