Last Kiss: why the honeymoon's over for Wallabies coach While Wallabies coach Les Kiss picks up the pieces, All Blacks counterpart Dave Rennie is refusing to gloat after securing the Bledisloe Cup for a 23rd year. AAP · Oct 17
Wallabies mugged at their own game to leave coach Kiss mulling hard lessons Old habits resurface as Australia fritter away advantage and allow All Blacks to mount aerial assault at Eden Park The Guardian - AU · Oct 10
Law quirk may save Wallabies gun after Bledisloe loss Rob Valetini's tackle on Leroy Carter led to an ankle injury at Eden Park but it could go unpunished despite the global governing body's hip-drop crackdown. AAP · Oct 10
Wallabies aiming high on a wing and an Eden Park prayer All Blacks coach Dave Rennie has invited the Wallabies to kick for their wingers, confident it will play into the hosts' hands at their Eden Park fortress. AAP · Oct 9
Wallabies stare down Eden Park hoodoo in bid to break 23-year Bledisloe Cup drought Australia’s record in Auckland is ugly but the stakes this weekend could be even higher for the home team who are on a three-match losing streak The Guardian - AU · Oct 8
This is Australia’s best shot at the Bledisloe Cup in years – but beware an All Blacks side with a ‘point to prove’ BLEDISLOE CUP: High on confidence after beating South Africa, the Wallabies face an injury-hit New Zealand in Auckland in the first of back-to-back Tests The Independent UK · Oct 8
McReight's plan for Wallabies to end Eden Park curse Fraser McReight thinks he knows what's coming from the All Blacks and has genuine belief the Wallabies can win at Eden Park for the first time since 1986. AAP · Oct 6
Former ABs skipper at peace with demotion Scott Barrett has addressed Dave Rennie's call not to reinstate him with the All Blacks captaincy as he prepares to return from a lay-off to face Australia. AAP · Oct 6
Rugby union power rankings: how the teams stand a year from World Cup There’s no ignoring the holders but what of the hosts, the All Blacks, France and even England? Here’s a rundown of all 24 teams taking part in Australia in October 2027 The Guardian - UK · Oct 1
Rugby World Cup power rankings: Who tops our list of contenders a year before tournament? With a year to go until the tournament in Australia, how are each of the world’s top nations shaping up? The Independent UK · Oct 1
All Blacks captain Ardie Savea ruled out of fourth Test against South Africa Savea suffered a shoulder injury in the 29-24 third Test defeat to the world champions The Independent UK · Sep 6
Love or hate him, Erasmus misses nothing in rugby’s ‘Greatest Rivalry’ thriller Late changes to South Africa’s team smacked of mind games, but a reinvigorated New Zealand remain in the hunt The Guardian - UK · Sep 1
Rassie Erasmus hits back at All Blacks over ‘nonsense’ Springboks scrum accusation All Blacks boss Dave Rennie had accused the world champions of scrummaging illegally before the second Test The Independent UK · Aug 30
South Africa v New Zealand LIVE: Springboks level the series with hard-fought win in thrilling contest South Africa 33-26 New Zealand: Cheslin Kolbe’s kicking proved the difference as the hosts levelled the series in Cape Town The Independent UK · Aug 29
The Guardian - UK · Aug 28 All Blacks brace for Bok-lash as Erasmus adds late fly-half plot twist Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu’s inclusion may be a classic piece of misdirection from South Africa in their must-win match against New Zealand
The Independent UK · Aug 27 All Blacks boss questions Springboks scrummaging tactics ahead of second Test The scrum battle could again be key as the rivals meet in Cape Town
The Guardian - UK · Aug 21 Smoke and mirrors fill the vacuum as Springboks and All Blacks brace for battle South Africa welcome New Zealand for their Greatest Rivalry series with the suspicion that they plan on beating the tourists at their own game
The Independent UK · Aug 21 Springboks v All Blacks: The players that could define first Test South Africa and New Zealand collide in the first of four Tests in the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series
The Independent UK · Aug 20 Ardie Savea returns to lead New Zealand as All Blacks make fly half decision for first Test against South Africa Ruben Love will wear No 10 with Beauden Barrett and Richie Mo’unga left out
The Independent UK · Aug 17 Rassie Erasmus provides update on Siya Kolisi’s fitness ahead of first Test against New Zealand Springboks skipper Kolisi is a doubt for the opening Test after sustaining a hamstring injury
The Independent UK · Aug 15 Bulls v New Zealand LIVE: All Blacks dominate final warm-up before Springboks series Bulls 19-50 New Zealand: The All Blacks ran in eight tries to set themselves up perfectly for the four-game series against the Springboks
The Independent UK · Aug 13 Richie Mo’unga returns to New Zealand squad to leave All Blacks selection dilemma Mo’unga has not featured for his country since starting the 2023 Rugby World Cup final
The Independent UK · Aug 11 Sharks v New Zealand LIVE: Result and reaction as impressive All Blacks thrash hosts A reunion with Ma’a Nonu awaits New Zealand as they continue their Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry tour
The Independent UK · Aug 7 The deeper significance behind South Africa and New Zealand’s Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series RUGBY’S GREATEST RIVALRY: As the two ruling powers of men’s rugby union prepare to meet in four Tests, Harry Latham-Coyle explains the rich history and off-field conflicts that deepen the rivalry
The Independent UK · Aug 7 Is Stormers v New Zealand on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch All Blacks Everything you need to know ahead of the first clash of the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series