All Blacks produce stirring fightback to down fiery Wallabies in Dunedin
The All Blacks surged back from a 14-point deficit to beat Australia 23-20 in Dunedin on Saturday and retain their winning form ahead of the Rugby World Cup.
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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.
Savea to skipper New Zealand against Wallabies in Cane's absence
MELBOURNE : Ardie Savea will captain the All Blacks against Australia in Saturday's Rugby Championship test at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) after his fellow loose forward Sam Cane was ruled out of the contest by a neck injury.
'We just couldn't handle it': Springbok coach Nienaber accepts defeat after All Black mauling
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber admitted the Springboks weren't adequate enough in quelling their threats in Saturday's 35-20 Rugby Championship loss to New Zealand in Auckland.
New Zealand boost World Cup hopes with dominant Rugby Championship win over South Africa
New Zealand were in imperious form as they made it two wins from two in the 2023 Rugby Championship with a stunning 35-20 victory over South Africa to underline their World Cup credentials. The All Blacks carried on where they left off against Argentina last week and looked back to their brilliant best at times in Auckland to move top of the table with just one round of fixtures remaining. Ad The win puts them on the verge of a ninth Rugby Championship triumph in 11 years but more importantly, gives them extra momentum approaching the World Cup in September.
South Africa undone by blistering All Blacks start
New Zealand rode another blistering start to a 35-20 victory over South Africa at Auckland's Mt Smart Stadium on Saturday to place one hand on the Rugby Championship trophy.
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.