'Matured' McKenzie ready for All Blacks flyhalf chance
Damian McKenzie's hopes of returning to the All Blacks fold appeared in jeopardy when he flew off to Japan at the end of 2021 for a lucrative season with Tokyo Sungoliath.
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New Zealand braced for wild ride in Mendoza
New Zealand have lost to Argentina twice in the past three years and another defeat in Saturday’s Rugby Championship clash in Mendoza will be a further setback for coach Ian Foster on the final stretch to the World Cup in France.
Emoni Narawa set for All Blacks debut against Argentina
Fiji-born wing Emoni Narawa will make his New Zealand debut in their Rugby Championship opener against Argentina in Mendoza on Saturday, while fly-half Damian McKenzie and lock Josh Lord feature for the first time since 2021.
Winger Narawa to debut for New Zealand in Mendoza
Fiji-born wing Emoni Narawa will make his New Zealand debut in their Rugby Championship opener against Argentina in Mendoza on Saturday, while flyhalf Damian McKenzie and lock Josh Lord feature for the first time since 2021.
Chiefs out to spoil Crusaders' last dance in Super Rugby final
Waikato Chiefs have been the standout team of the Super Rugby Pacific this season but the chances are that Canterbury Crusaders coach Scott Robertson will be breakdancing on the Hamilton turf at the end of Saturday's title-decider.
Foster keeps the faith as Cane retains All Blacks captaincy for Rugby Championship
Sam Cane has retained the captaincy in the All Blacks squad announced on Sunday for the Rugby Championship, which features five uncapped players.
Foster keeps faith in Chiefs players in first All Blacks squad of the year
All Blacks coach Ian Foster rewarded several Waikato Chiefs players, including Damian McKenzie, for their outstanding form in Super Rugby Pacific by naming them in his 36-man squad for the Rugby Championship on Sunday.
Chiefs outmuscle Brumbies to set up Super Rugby final with Crusaders
The Waikato Chiefs outmuscled the ACT Brumbies 19-6 on Saturday to set up an all-New Zealand clash in the Super Rugby Pacific final against the Canterbury Crusaders.