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Is Lions v New Zealand on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch All Blacks clash

Everything you need to know ahead of the tour match

The Independent UK · Aug 25

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 13

Brave Lupus battling but Steelers shine on in Japan

Two-time defending champs Brave Lupus Tokyo suffered an eighth loss in 10 games, but Dave Rennie's Kobe Steelers are firing ahead of Japan's rugby playoffs.

AAP · Apr 26

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Mo'unga magic in Japan heartens All Blacks fans

A late try gave Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo victory over Kubota Spears, leaving Saitama Wild Knights the only unbeaten side in Japan Rugby League One top tier.

AAP · Jan 25

The Beta Blacks: Alpha days are gone for New Zealand and their aura with it

A lack of experience has lessened the impact of the All Blacks as many key players are ineligible for selection after moving to Japan

The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2025

Aussie falls short in bid to spear Japanese rugby glory

Australia's Bernard Foley has fallen just short in the Japan Rugby League One final, his side pipped by Brave Lupus Tokyo in the decider.

AAP · Jun 1, 2025

Wallaby, All Black rivals vie for top honours in Japan

They have been rugby rivals on the international stage, now Australia's Bernard Foley and Kiwi Richie Mo'unga are fighting for top honours in Japan.

AAP · May 25, 2025

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Lions set to face Japan-based All Blacks in Anzac clash but Folau’s hopes over

The British & Irish Lions are set to face a number of former All Blacks stars this summer with Rugby Australia’s chief executive, Phil Waugh, confident players based in Japan can be recruited for the Anzac fixture

The Guardian - UK · Apr 2, 2025

Wallabies duo, NRL star have a point to prove in Japan

Code hoppers Joseph Manu and Israel Folau are among the big names in action this Japanese rugby season, while the stakes are high for two Wallabies.

AAP · Dec 15, 2024

New Saracens signing Fergus Burke reveals international ambitions

Burke qualifies to play for both England and Scotland

The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2024

Foley's try in vain as Tokyo Bay go down to Lupus

Wallaby Bernard Foley scored a try bu his Tokyo Bay side lost again in Japanese club rugby.

AAP · Apr 7, 2024

Rennie to begin Japan rugby season with star recruits

Ex-Wallabies coach Dave Rennie resumes club coaching when he guides Kobelco Kobe Steelers in the opening round of Japan Rugby League one this weekend.

AAP · Dec 7, 2023

Rugby World Cup awards: the best player, the best match – our verdicts

From that monumental quarter-final weekend to Kurt-Lee Arendse’s wonder try and the emergence of Portugal, the Guardian’s rugby experts hand out their awards

The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2023

New Zealand waited until they had nothing to lose before starting to play

It took a red card and a nine-point deficit for the All Blacks to throw caution to the wind and so nearly pull off the improbable

The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2023

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The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2023

New Zealand 11-12 South Africa: Rugby World Cup final player ratings

Pieter-Steph du Toit was immense for the Springboks while Will Jordan and Codie Taylor failed to fire for the All Blacks

The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2023

South Africa become kings of rugby with dramatic World Cup win over greatest rivals

New Zealand 11-12 South Africa: All Blacks captain Sam Cane’s first-half red card proved decisive as the Springboks became the first four-time winners of the men’s Rugby World Cup

Evening Standard · Oct 28, 2023

South Africa edge past New Zealand to win record fourth Rugby World Cup title

The Springboks outlast the All Blacks in heavyweight final to make it back-to-back crowns in Paris

The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2023

New Zealand v South Africa player ratings: Pieter-Steph du Toit leads Springboks to Rugby World Cup glory

All Blacks’ captain Sam Cane saw red as the Springboks edged out a nervy encounter in Paris

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The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2023

South Africa edge New Zealand to win Rugby World Cup for record fourth time

All Blacks skipper Sam Cane was shown a red card for in the 28th minute for a dangerous tackle on Jesse Kriel.

The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2023

‘We’ve come out of the fire’: All Blacks channel testing times for final flurry

Veterans are ready for one last hurrah in Saturday’s World Cup final and will miss the camaraderie they have felt preparing in Paris

Evening Standard · Oct 27, 2023

New Zealand vs South Africa: All Blacks look to complete rocky journey back to the top in World Cup final

The All Blacks were ranked fifth in the world as recently as last summer

The Guardian - UK · Oct 26, 2023

New Zealand recall Brodie Retallick for World Cup final against Springboks

New Zealand have made one change to their team for the Rugby World Cup final against South Africa with Brodie Retallick replacing Sam Whitelock

The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2023

Will Jordan joins exclusive try-scoring club as New Zealand find the perfect ‘combination’

The silkily smooth wing scored a hat-trick against Argentina and moved level with Jonah Lomu, Bryan Habana and Julian Savea on a record eight tries at a single men’s tournament

The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2023

Pumas lost in translation as All Blacks turn semi-final into practice match

So dominant against Argentina in the World Cup semi-final, the All Blacks decided to play with 14 men out of choice

The National (Scotland) · Oct 20, 2023

Argentina 6 New Zealand 44: Jordan equals try record as All Blacks reach final

New Zealand produced a masterclass against Argentina to reach their fifth Rugby World Cup final as Will Jordan equals try record.

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