Fourteen-try New Zealand trounce Italy at Rugby World Cup
Scrum-half Aaron Smith scored a hat-trick of tries as New Zealand laid down a statement of intent with a 96-17 blitzing of a hapless Italy at the Rugby World Cup on Friday.
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NZ recall quartet after injury, Whitelock to win 149th cap off bench
LYON, France : Sam Cane, Shannon Frizell, Tyrel Lomax and Jordie Barrett will all make their return from injury for New Zealand in Friday's key Pool A clash against Italy with Sam Whitelock set to win a record 149th cap off the bench.
Live-wire Roigard guides New Zealand to thrashing of Namibia
Roigard scored two tries and set up two more as flyhalf Damian McKenzie bagged 26 points to kick start the All Blacks' tournament after an opening 27-13 loss to hosts France in Pool A.
All Blacks ring the changes after Rugby World Cup defeat to France
New Zealand have shuffled the pack as they look to bounce back from their opening World Cup defeat when they face Pool A minnows Namibia in Toulouse on Friday.
All Blacks make 9 changes, hand Whitelock record-equalling cap
New Zealand announced nine changes to their starting lineup to face Namibia on Friday in their second Pool A match of the Rugby World Cup after losing to France in the tournament's opening game.
All Blacks star 'gobsmacked' by Hansen assisting Wallabies
Veteran All Blacks hooker Dane Coles said he was "gobsmacked" to hear former New Zealand coach Steve Hansen is helping rivals Australia prepare for the Rugby World Cup.
Last-gasp Mo'unga penalty gives New Zealand victory over Australia
Richie Mo'unga booted a penalty in the last minute to give New Zealand a comeback win over Australia as they continued their perfect start to the season in the lead-up to the World Cup.
Last-gasp Mo'unga penalty gives All Blacks 23-20 win over Australia
Richie Mo'unga booted a penalty in the last minute to lift the All Blacks to a 23-20 comeback win over Australia in Dunedin on Saturday as the New Zealanders continued their perfect start to the season in the lead-up to the World Cup.