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.
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Stick says 104th Springbok-All Black Test 'will decide' Rugby Championship
Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick said the winner of Saturday's crunch Rugby Championship Test between South Africa and New Zealand will most probably win the tournament.
Bok camp rallies behind Eben, Jaden ahead of All Blacks clash: 'We're a family,' says Stick
Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick said Eben Etzebeth's loss is something they all felt as they head into Saturday's Rugby Championship clash against New Zealand in Auckland.
All Blacks coach commiserates with grieving Etzebeth: 'They will deal with it in the right way'
All Blacks head coach Ian Foster on Thursday said their thoughts were with South Africa's stand-in captain Eben Etzebeth after his father died in the lead-up to Saturday's match in Auckland.
New Zealand explode out of the traps to beat Argentina
A blistering start from New Zealand laid the platform for an impressive 41-12 victory over hosts Argentina in their Rugby Championship opener in Mendoza as fly-half Damian McKenzie made a strong case for Rugby World Cup inclusion.
Dazzling All Blacks thump Argentina after first-half blitz
A blistering start from New Zealand laid the platform for a comfortable 41-12 victory over hosts Argentina in their Rugby Championship opener in Mendoza on Saturday as flyhalf Damian McKenzie made a strong case for Rugby World Cup inclusion.
All Black stand-downs put New Zealand contenders under pressure
MELBOURNE : The Wellington Hurricanes have raised eyebrows by resting captain Ardie Savea and fullback Jordie Barrett for Saturday's crunch match against the leading Waikato Chiefs as national team priorities overshadow Super Rugby Pacific ahead of the playoffs.
All Black Savea apologises for throat-slitting gesture
MELBOURNE : All Blacks loose forward Ardie Savea has apologised for making a throat-slitting gesture at an opponent after being shown a yellow card during a Super Rugby Pacific match on Friday.