Sam Whitelock in doubt as Josh Ioane is summoned as first-five cover
Senior All Blacks lock, Sam Whitelock is in doubt for the second Bledisloe test in Auckland after copping a head knock in Wellington while playmakers Beauden Barrett and
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Springboks given 48-hour deadline to confirm Rugby Championship participation
World champions, Springboks have been given a 48-hour deadline by SANZAAR to resolve their internal issues and confirm their participation in the Rugby Championship. T
More than 40,000 tickets sold for second Bledisloe Cup match
More than 40,000 tickets have been sold for Sunday's Bledisloe Cup match between the All Blacks and the Wallabies at Eden Park. Eden Park is a fortress for the All Bla
Rugby Australia fires shot at ‘arrogant’ Kiwis after ‘wondrously ironic’ result
Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan delivered a broadside against his New Zealand counterparts after a “wondrously ironic†16-16 draw undercut assertion
Nakarawa expected to play a guiding role for new players
Leone Nakarawa will be one of the experienced players in the Flying Fijians squad that will be tasked with guiding the new players. Coach Vern Cotter has injected a fe
Wallabies rematch will be less rusty and clunky – Aaron Smith
All Blacks halfback Aaron Smith says this weekend’s showdown with the Wallabies will be less 'rusty' and 'clunky than their draw in Wellington last weekend. Smi
David Campese says All Blacks 'aura has gone', Ian Foster 'won't last' as coach
Wallabies legend David Campese says the All Blacks have lost their "aura" and coach Ian Foster won't last in the role. Campese says the All Blacks' dominance in world
Nemani Nadolo motivated is a monster – Cotter
Fiji Airways Flying Fijians coach, Vern Cotter says Nemani Nadolo motivated is a monster. Nadolo is making a comeback to international rugby and will be part of an exp
All Blacks had not practiced for late-game drop goal - Foster
All Blacks coach Ian Foster believes his side's "frantic" approach in the final stages of Sunday's Bledisloe Cup nailbiter likely cost them the chance to set up for a po
Changes could be made to the Flying Fijians squad if the situation requires – O’Connor
Fiji Rugby Union CEO, John O’Connor says there could be changes to the Flying Fijians Autumn Nations Cup squad if the situation requires. O’Connor says they
FRU looking for sponsorship for Autumn Nations Cup
Fiji Rugby Union Chief Executive Officer John O’Connor says they are looking for sponsorship for the Flying Fijians tour to the Autumn Nations Cup next month.
Nadolo back for Flying Fijians for Autumn Nations Cup
9 local players have been included in the Fiji Airways Flying Fijians team for the Autumn Nations Cup. Nemani Nadolo is also making a comeback to international rugby.
Skipper Cup and Vodafone Vanua Championship resumes this week
The Skipper Cup Competition and the semifinals for the Vodafone Vanua Championship will be held this week. The Fiji Rugby Union has confirmed that the matches schedule
Daugunu & Koroibete score in thrilling Bledisloe Cup 16-all draw
The first Bledisloe Cup test between the Wallabies and All Blacks has ended in a 16-all draw at Wellington’s Sky Stadium. It means the quest to break the Wallab
District of Tawake in Cakaudrove ready to watch and celebrate Filipo Daugunu’s Wallabies debut
People from four villages in the district of Tawake and more than 10 villages in the District of Saqani in the Cakaudrove Province are all looking forward to the first Bl
Another late scratch: First Barrett and now Laulala
The All Blacks have just confirmed that prop Nepo Laulala has been withdrawn from the match-day 23 for today’s Bledisloe Cup Test for personal reasons. He has b
Caleb Clarke and his Disney playlist
All Blacks wing Caleb Clarke says he was not expecting to be named in the match day 23 for the Bledisloe Cup opener against the Wallabies this afternoon. He is loving
Beauden Barrett ruled out of Bledisloe Cup opener
All Blacks coach Ian Foster has been forced into a late change for the Bledisloe Cup clash with Australia, withdrawing fullback Beauden Barrett. The star Blues playmak
Over 30,000 fans expected for first Bledisloe Cup
Over 30,000 rugby fans are expected to be on the stand when the All Blacks take on the Wallabies at Sky Stadium tomorrow, however, Sky Stadium chief executive Shane Harmo
Wallabies coach Dave Rennie reveals the one selection made by Ian Foster that surprised him
Wallabies coach Dave Rennie reveals that he was not expecting Jordie Barrett to start on the wing when the All Blacks meet the Wallabies in the first Bledisloe Cup Test t
Jordie Barrett content with brother Beauden's fullback selection despite his own stellar form
Jordie Barrett was picked by many to start at fullback this week after his impressive form in this year's Super Rugby Aotearoa Competition but the man who counts - Ian Fo