Rugby Championship abandons home and away format
The Rugby Championship organisers have wound the clock back and adopted a mini-tour format for at least the next three years saying it will restore “rugby’s traditional touring values”.
RTS earns first All Blacks call-up
Former rugby league international Roger Tuivasa-Sheck was named on Monday among six uncapped players in the New Zealand squad to prepare for next month’s three-Test series against Ireland.
Loose-forward blow for All Blacks
The All Blacks will be without the services of one of New Zealand’s standout players due to injury for the remainder of 2022.
US equity firm takes stake in All Blacks
US private equity firm Silver Lake secured a NZ$200 million (US$134 million) stake in the famed All Blacks on Thursday, after New Zealand Rugby overwhelmingly endorsed a contentious deal after years of wrangling.
NZ Rugby to vote on $134m private equity deal
The fate of New Zealand Rugby’s contentious deal with a US private equity firm should be known on Thursday, when members vote at a special general meeting in Auckland.
Flyhalf crisis looms for All Blacks
Three-time world champions New Zealand face a daunting future at No 10 when another star playmaker heads overseas.
All Black greats call for Cane’s axing
All Blacks skipper Sam Cane should be dropped for the July series against Ireland, says Kiwi greats Sir John Kirwan, Jeff Wilson and Mils Muliaina.
Twickenham to host Boks vs All Blacks?
The Springboks will reportedly battle the All Blacks at the home of England rugby in a blockbuster match between the old rivals next year.
NZ Rugby to vote on controversial deal
The fate of New Zealand Rugby’s contentious deal with a US private equity firm should be known within a month, after a special general meeting was called by the sport’s bosses on Wednesday.
Kiwi scribe: Boks have ‘golden chance’ in 2022
New Zealand-based rugby writer Ben Smith says the Boks have “a golden opportunity” in 2022 to finally live up to their status at the world’s No 1-ranked team.
