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Crusaders training fight fallout: Rob Penney’s call and media ban spark concern – Gregor Paul
OPINION: The Crusaders have banned media from filming the end of training sessions.
All Blacks v Springboks: Asafo Aumua starts third test after Codie Taylor omission
Three starting changes have been made to the side that lost in Cape Town.
Black Ferns v South Africa: Hannah King, Mia Anderson to start as Whitney Hansen makes changes
The Black Ferns last met the Springbok Women in the World Cup quarter-finals in 2025.
All Blacks v Springboks: What South African pundits are tipping
Rugby scribes in the republic are picking another tough scrum battle.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon mixes up Waratahs with Warriors at Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting
The Prime Minister confused the NRL's only Kiwi side with the Sydney Super Rugby battlers.
All Blacks third test changes: Forward pack tipped for reshuffle after Cape Town loss
The team are expected to rotate their forward pack as they seek to respond in Soweto.
All Blacks v South Africa jet flyover in Cape Town: Third test flyover in Soweto cancelled
'It is critical that we interrogate this past weekend’s events with clear minds.'
Bledisloe Cup: Black Ferns Sevens to play curtain-raiser against Australia before Wallabies-All Blacks in Sydney
Their match will be a curtain-raiser for the All Blacks test against the Wallabies.
All Blacks v Springboks: Dave Rennie sending a message by not waging war in headlines
All Blacks keep their powder dry as Rassie Erasmus’ media war heats up.
All Blacks v South Africa jet flyover in Cape Town: The retro video game that’s set to go viral
A South African developer coded the retro game over some 'burgers and beers'.
Schools rugby: Assessing the state of play in the girls game
Playing numbers have risen 26% since 2022, but more work is needed.
All Blacks target Springboks fatigue at altitude in Johannesburg third test
Fix their poor start and the All Blacks will try to again dominate the final quarter.
All Blacks v Springboks: Never mind the mind games, here’s what decided the second test
OPINION: The Boks may have an edge in one key area.
All Blacks v Springboks: The ghost that looms over epic Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series
OPINION: There has been a ghost that will come back to haunt the World Cup next year.
Sure, the All Blacks lost, but the South African flyover could have been way worse – Vaughn Davis
OPINION: The spectacular flyover has led to a polarised debate about its safety.
First XV rugby: Westlake, Tauranga and St Patrick’s College Silverstream qualify for nationals; Manukura are girls’ National Top Four favourites
Westlake kept the Blues Cup after scoring the first try in a 40-40 draw with Kelston.
All Blacks v Springboks: Why Soweto third test is the real series decider
OPINION: Soweto, not Baltimore, will decide the All Blacks-Springboks series.
All Blacks v Springboks: Rassie Erasmus sticks with bench front rowers as starters for third test
Damian Willemse misses the third test with a hamstring injury.
All Blacks v South Africa jet flyover in Cape Town: Airline hands flight data to aviation officials
The spectacular flyover of Cape Town's DHL Stadium has led to polarised views.
All Blacks v Springboks: Rassie Erasmus has turned rugby mind games into misconduct
OPINION: World Rugby must stand up to Rassie Erasmus.
All Blacks fan told his Cape Town test match tickets did not exist
Consumer NZ says overseas buyers may struggle to recover their money.
All Blacks v Springboks: World media reacts to ‘dangerous’ flyover before Cape Town test
Two planes came perilously close to clipping the roof at Cape Town's DHL Stadium.
Rugby: All Blacks v South Africa jet flyover in Cape Town: ‘The aircraft were too low’ - experienced Kiwi aviator
The spectacular flyover has led to a polarised debate about its safety; NZ Rugby responds.
How Rassie Erasmus is flaunting rules with late Springboks changes against the All Blacks
The Springboks coach is living by his own rules by making late changes to his team.
All Blacks v Springboks: Forward changes expected for third test
Two brutal tests against the Springboks dictates rotation is necessary to avoid fatigue.
Northland v Tasman: Ranfurly Shield live updates from clash in Whangārei
The Taniwha will put the Log o’ Wood on the line for the first time since 1979.
All Blacks v Springboks: New Zealand media reacts to Cape Town defeat
How New Zealand journalists reacted to the 33-26 loss at DHL Stadium.
All Blacks v Springboks: Player ratings for Rassie Erasmus’ men in Cape Town
OPINION: How the Springboks rated in the 33-26 win against the All Blacks in Cape Town.
All Blacks v Springboks: Media reacts as South Africa win in Cape Town
Overseas media praised the Springboks' win over All Blacks in Cape Town.
All Blacks player ratings: How every player fared in Cape Town defeat to Springboks
How the All Blacks rated in their 33-26 defeat to the Springboks in Cape Town.
All Blacks v Springboks: Dave Rennie identifies aerial defence issue after Cape Town loss
Ardie Savea says the All Blacks must stop South Africa's fast starts.
All Blacks v Springboks: Rassie Erasmus explodes at Dave Rennie’s view on South Africa scrum
The Springboks coach says the All Blacks are pushing a false narrative about scrums.
All Blacks v Springboks: South Africa lineout dominance shades Dave Rennie’s men in Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry
South Africa beat the All Blacks 33-26 in Cape Town to level the series.
All Blacks v Springboks: South Africa Rugby plans legal action against travel agencies over test tickets
The union says agencies sold tickets they did not have for the test.
All Blacks v Springboks: Low-flying aircraft shock rugby fans
Footage showed smoke from fireworks striking the underside of one plane.
All Blacks vs Springboks: Dave Rennie era suffers first loss as All Blacks comeback falls short in Cape Town
The All Blacks suffered their first loss of the Dave Rennie era in Cape Town.
All Blacks v Springboks: Rassie Erasmus’ side level series in Cape Town
All the action as the Springboks beat the All Blacks in the second test in Cape Town.
All Blacks v Springboks: Why a 2-0 lead may not settle the series for Dave Rennie’s side – Gregor Paul
OPINION: The organisers have created an issue by adding a fourth test in Baltimore.
All Blacks v Springboks: Where the second test will be won and lost - Analysis
We unpack the areas that will define the result of the second All Blacks test in Cape Town
All Blacks vs Springboks: How Rassie Erasmus’ monstrous scrum compares with the all-time greats
The All Blacks beat the Springboks despite the scrum penalty count going 5-1 against them.
Rugby TMO changes: World Rugby pushes referees to keep control of the match
Matthew Carley twice overruled TMO Mike Adamson in the All Blacks win.
All Blacks v Springboks: How the clock can be stopped in Cape Town
With stoppages, the first test in Johannesburg stretched out to nearly 100 minutes.
Ardie Savea’s All Blacks captaincy challenges Pasifika leadership bias – Gregor Paul, Inside Rugby
OPINION: The All Blacks' win over the Springboks showed Savea's leadership impact.
How the All Blacks plan to counter inevitable Springboks backlash
A Springboks backlash is brewing in Cape Town but the All Blacks can vastly improve too.
All Blacks v Springboks: Kickoff time, how to watch – all you need to know
Ardie Savea will captain the All Blacks in Cape Town against the Springboks.
All Blacks vs Springboks: Dave Rennie plans faster game for Cape Town test
OPINION: Rennie wants faster action after first test had just 28 minutes of ball in play.
All Blacks vs Springboks: Team naming brings Leroy Carter back into starting line up
Injury forces changes among the forwards and there's one surprise switch out wide.
First XV rugby: Prop culture – the schoolboy front-rowers who caught the eye this year
Covering the latest developments in schools rugby.
All Blacks v Springboks: Rassie Erasmus plans pre-test beer with Dave Rennie
Erasmus says joint meetings could reveal teams’ tactical plans.
The changes the All Blacks could make for second Springboks test
The All Blacks will be forced into changes as they attempt to go 2-0 up in the series.