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.
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All Blacks bounce back from opening defeat with 11-try defeat of Namibia
New Zealand overcame Namibia 71-3 in Toulouse with a ruthless display of attacking to get off the mark in Pool A of the Rugby World Cup.
Retallick named in All Blacks' World Cup squad after injury scare
Veteran lock Brodie Retallick was on Monday named in the New Zealand squad for the Rugby World Cup, despite an injury scare at the weekend.
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.
All Blacks aim to keep momentum in Dunedin with eye on World Cup squad
MELBOURNE : With the Rugby Championship trophy and the Bledisloe Cup packed away for another year, the All Blacks return to New Zealand for a victory lap at Dunedin and the chance to tinker with selections in the dead rubber against the Wallabies.
All Blacks-Springboks classic returns to New Zealand after 4-year absence
The All Blacks and Springboks face off in a blockbuster test this weekend that is likely to decide the Rugby Championship and suggest which of the southern hemisphere superpowers is best-placed to challenge for the World Cup later this year.
Richie Mo'unga back for All Blacks clash with Springboks but Eben Etzebeth a doubt following bereavement
New Zealand coach Ian Foster has restored Richie Mo'unga to starting fly-half and dropped Damian McKenzie from his matchday 23 while welcoming back a slew of reinforcements for their Rugby Championship game against South Africa on Saturday (8.05am Irish time).