Clinical All Blacks deny Wallabies in Perth
PERTH :Quinn Tupaea scored two tries as New Zealand fended off Australia 28-14 in rainy Perth on Saturday to give themselves a chance of Rugby Championship glory.
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Australia, N.Zealand shoot for Rugby Championship silverware in Perth finale
Australia and New Zealand meet again at a sold-out Perth Stadium on Saturday, a week after a bruising battle at Eden Park, hoping to lay claim to the Rugby Championship trophy, if only temporarily.
All Blacks captain Barrett back for Wallabies re-match, Fainga'anuku on wing
MELBOURNE :Scott Barrett will lead the All Blacks in the final Rugby Championship match against Australia after recovering from injury, while Leicester Fainga'anuku has been named on the wing for his first test since the 2023 World Cup.
No holiday for All Blacks prop Williams on return to Perth
MELBOURNE :New Zealand prop Tamaiti Williams has returned to the city where he grew up, greeted by a contingent of family and friends, but says Perth will be all business as the All Blacks chase a statement win over Australia and another piece of silverware.
Wallabies coach Schmidt eyes Eden Park ambush against home nation
Once the man with the plan in the All Blacks camp, Australia coach Joe Schmidt will look to land a decisive blow against his home nation in a pivotal Rugby Championship at Eden Park on Saturday.
All Blacks captain Barrett ruled out of Australia clash, veterans return
New Zealand captain Scott Barrett has been ruled out of the Rugby Championship test against Australia at Eden Park on Saturday in one of four changes to the starting 15 from the record defeat by South Africa.
Australia suffer Bledisloe Cup blow as Valetini ruled out of opener
Rob Valetini has been ruled out of Australia's test against New Zealand at Eden Park due to a calf issue, the team said on Saturday.
Flyhalf O'Connor retained for Wallabies' crunch tests against New Zealand
MELBOURNE :Flyhalf James O'Connor has been retained in Australia's squad for back-to-back Rugby Championship tests against New Zealand despite flying to England on Monday to join his new club Leicester.