Sexton: Last two years were most enjoyable of my career
An emotional Johnny Sexton spoke of how grateful he is to have played for Ireland, after the captain's career came to a heartbreaking World Cup quarter-final end.
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Eight-try All Blacks thump Bulls 50-19 in Pretoria
PRETORIA, Aug 15 : New Zealand ran in eight tries as they thumped South Africa’s Bulls 50-19 in their latest Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry tour fixture in Pretoria on Saturday, an impressive warm-up ahead of the first test against the Springboks next weekend.
Taylor returns for New Zealand as Barrett goes to fullback against the Bulls
Aug 13 : New Zealand's Codie Taylor returns from injury, Beauden Barrett starts at fullback and uncapped Josh Jacomb takes the flyhalf position in the All Blacks' latest Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry tour match against the Pretoria-based Bulls on Saturday.
All Blacks tour skipper Taylor still working his way back from injury
CAPE TOWN, Aug 6 : New Zealand’s interim tour captain Codie Taylor might only get a limited run out before the first test against South Africa later this month as he recovers from a calf injury, coach Dave Rennie said.
Tuipulotu to captain All Blacks in tour opener against Stormers
CAPE TOWN, Aug 5 : Patrick Tuipulotu will captain New Zealand in the opening match of their South African tour when they take on the Stormers at the Cape Town Stadium on Friday.
All Blacks hooker Bell ruled out of South Africa tour, Slater called up
Aug 4 : All Blacks hooker George Bell will return to New Zealand after suffering a calf strain in training ahead of this week's opening match of the tour of South Africa against the Stormers, the team said on Tuesday.
New Zealand get rapturous reception as S.Africa tour begins in Cape Town 'home'
CAPE TOWN, July 31 : New Zealand are relishing the opportunity to play an old-school tour of South Africa for the first time in 30 years but are well aware of the challenge of facing the four-times world champions in their own backyard.
New Zealand coach Rennie moves Vaa'i to blindside for Ireland test
July 16 : Tupou Vaa'i has been shifted from lock to blindside flanker in the All Blacks' starting XV to face Ireland in the Nations Championship at Eden Park in Auckland on Saturday, as head coach Dave Rennie made four changes to the side which beat Italy.
All Blacks make multiple changes for last tour clash against Wales
New Zealand have made extensive changes for Saturday’s test against Wales, handing opportunities to players who have had little or no game time in the previous three November internationals against Ireland, Scotland and England.