All Blacks coach Robertson gives Love a chance against France
Ruben Love will start at fullback in a much-changed lineup as the All Blacks look to complete a 3-0 whitewash of France in the series finale in Hamilton on Saturday.
Ardie Savea Sport News
Improved All Blacks dominate France in Wellington to win series
WELLINGTON :New Zealand hit their stride with a much improved performance to beat France 43-17 in the second test on Saturday, running in six tries to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
All Blacks captain Scott Barrett ruled out of last two France tests
All Blacks captain and lock Scott Barrett has been ruled out of the last two tests in the July series against France by a calf tear sustained in the opening clash last weekend, the team said on Tuesday.
All Black Savea to skip Super Rugby in favour of Japan sabbatical in 2026
All Blacks loose forward Ardie Savea will skip Super Rugby with Moana Pasifika next year and take a sabbatical in Japan at the Kobe Steelers club, New Zealand Rugby (NZR) said on Tuesday.
Chiefs' path back to the top of Super Rugby blocked by Savea's Moana
SYDNEY : The Waikato Chiefs have a chance to go back on top of the Super Rugby Pacific standings in the penultimate round of the regular season this weekend but to do so they will have to find a way to end Moana Pasifika's remarkable winning streak.
Sititi signs New Zealand Rugby deal through next World Cup
All Blacks number eight Wallace Sititi, who was named World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year in 2024, has signed a contract extension through to the end of the 2027 World Cup.
Pasifika rising as Savea's Moana move into playoff contention
Moana Pasifika endured a torrid time after their introduction to Super Rugby in 2022 but the team established to provide a pathway for players from the Pacific islands has hit its stride this season with skipper Ardie Savea leading the way.
Robertson praises All Blacks' balanced squad ahead of England test
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson is confident his team will be ready for Saturday's clash with England at Twickenham after a side featuring a mix of youth and experience eased to victory over Japan in Yokohama on Saturday.