The Latest Breaking News from Damian McKenzie

Chiefs storm past Waratahs for easy Super triumph

The Chiefs have continued their push towards the Super Rugby Pacific finals, getting out of an early 12-0 deficit to beat the NSW Waratahs on Friday night.

AAP · Apr 26, 2024

Chiefs bounce back with big win over Fijian Drua

The Chiefs have downed Fijian Drua 46-29 in Super Rugby Pacific, with Damian McKenzie pulling the strings as playmaker.

AAP · Mar 16, 2024

Reds on alert for Chiefs' 'genius' in Super test

Minimising the genius of Damian McKenzie will be central to the Queensland Reds' efforts when the unbeaten Chiefs arrive in Brisbane.

AAP · Mar 7, 2024

Smith leads New Zealand's Italian job to close in on last eight at World Cup

Talk was of an upset in Lyon on Friday night which would eliminate New Zealand after the group stages at a rugby union World Cup for the first time in the 10 competitions stretching back 36 years.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 29, 2023

New Zealand close on World Cup quarter-final spot with 14-try mauling of Italy

Aaron Smith scored a first-half hat-trick as the All Blacks ran riot in Lyon.

The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2023

The All Blacks are back! New Zealand score 14 tries to hammer Italy in World Cup rout

New Zealand 96-17 Italy: The All Blacks scored seven tries in each half to thrash Italy in Lyon

The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2023

New Zealand 96-17 Italy: All Blacks pile on the points in statement Rugby World Cup win

Three-time champions New Zealand ran in 14 tries to destroy Italy 96-17 for a bonus-point victory in the Rugby World Cup.

Evening Standard · Sep 29, 2023

Smith hat-trick inspires New Zealand to World Cup demolition job on Italy

Aaron Smith scored a hat-trick in New Zealand’s emphatic victory as they demolished Italy in their pool match at the Rugby World Cup

The Guardian - UK · Sep 29, 2023

New Zealand trounce Namibia for first win at Rugby World Cup

New Zealand earned their first victory at the 2023 Rugby World Cup on Friday night with an 11-try romp past Namibia at the Stadium de Toulouse.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 16, 2023

Cam Roigard gets off to dream start in All Blacks’ demolition of Namibia

A rampant New Zealand routed Namibia 71-3 for their first victory of the 2023 Rugby World Cup, but Ethan de Groot was shown a late red card

The Guardian - UK · Sep 15, 2023