New Zealand close on World Cup quarter-final spot with 14-try mauling of Italy
New Zealand lit the touchpaper on their Rugby World Cup campaign with a 14-try hammering of Italy.
Richie Maccaw Sport News
New Zealand close on World Cup quarter-final spot with 14-try mauling of Italy
New Zealand lit the touchpaper on their Rugby World Cup campaign with a 14-try hammering of Italy.
Whitelock still setting the standards as All Blacks prepare for Italy
LYON, France: New Zealand have flown under the radar at the World Cup since their opening loss to France but Brodie Retallick on Thursday gave a glimpse into a competitive team culture that makes it foolhardy to write off their chances of a fourth title.
NZ recall quartet after injury, Whitelock to win 149th cap off bench
LYON, France : Sam Cane, Shannon Frizell, Tyrel Lomax and Jordie Barrett will all make their return from injury for New Zealand in Friday's key Pool A clash against Italy with Sam Whitelock set to win a record 149th cap off the bench.
All Blacks ring the changes after Rugby World Cup defeat to France
New Zealand have shuffled the pack as they look to bounce back from their opening World Cup defeat when they face Pool A minnows Namibia in Toulouse on Friday.
All Blacks make 9 changes, hand Whitelock record-equalling cap
New Zealand announced nine changes to their starting lineup to face Namibia on Friday in their second Pool A match of the Rugby World Cup after losing to France in the tournament's opening game.
Sonny Bill labels 'fearless' France favourites: 'They don't have the fear factor of the All Blacks'
When Sonny Bill Williams retired from rugby union after the 2019 World Cup, he brought an end to one of the most glittering careers in the sport.
’Fearless’ France favorites for ex-All Black Sonny Bill Williams
PARIS: When Sonny Bill Williams retired from rugby union after the 2019 World Cup, he brought an end to one of the most glittering careers in the sport.