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.
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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.
New Zealand's Robertson rues missed chances as Grand Slam dream ends
LONDON :New Zealand coach Scott Robertson rued his side's lack of cutting edge as their Grand Slam hopes were dashed by England in a 33-19 defeat on Saturday, with a poor start to the second half costing the All Blacks dearly.
George Ford takes centre stage as England end long wait for win over New Zealand
England’s long wait for victory over New Zealand at Allianz Stadium ended after they came from behind to crush New Zealand 33-19 with George Ford taking centre stage.
All Blacks captain Barrett to take non-playing sabbatical
New Zealand captain Scott Barrett will sit out most of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season after exercising a clause in his contract to take a non-playing sabbatical following the All Blacks' season-ending tour.