Ardie Savea

Team of the Year: Am and Marx in, Eben snubbed

There were three Springboks included in World Rugby’s 2022 Men’s Team of the Year, but that did not include centurion lock Eben Etzebeth, while New Zealand star Ardie Savea was also left out.

TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 24: Siya Kolisi of the Springboks and Ardie Savea of the All Blacks speak as they pose with the Freedom Cup trophy during a media opportunity ahead of this weekend's Rugby Championship matches at Strand Park on September 24, 2021 in Townsville, Australia.

Savea: Siya is my bestie

Ardie Savea has opened up on his close friendship with Springbok captain Siya Kolisi as the two loose forwards plan for a reunion on Sunday.

Watch: Savvy Savea on why his dummy works

All Blacks No 8 Ardie Savea breaks down the outrageous dummy he pulled off to perfection in a stunning win for New Zealand over Wales in Cardiff.

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - SEPTEMBER 24: Ardie Savea of the All Blacks celebrates the try scored by Codie Taylor of the All Blacks during The Rugby Championship and Bledisloe Cup match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the Australia Wallabies at Eden Park on September 24, 2022 in Auckland, New Zealand.

Savea set for sabbatical after World Cup

All Blacks loose forward Ardie Savea has confirmed that he will be going to Japan for an offshore playing break after the 2023 World Cup.

Watch: All Blacks strip for fans

All Blacks No 8 Ardie Savea whips off his shorts and gives it to a supporter post-match before heading down the Ellis Park tunnel in his underwear and Siya Kolisi’s Springbok jersey on Saturday.

Foster: I am the All Blacks coach

Ian Foster says he expects to remain in charge of the All Blacks after receiving the backing of his players, with his fate to be decided in the coming days.

All Blacks to turn tables on Boks

Hard-running No 8 Ardie Savea says the All Blacks will counter the Springboks’ physicality with flair and “dangerous” ball-in-hand attack when the teams battle in Nelspruit on Saturday.

Boks vs All Blacks: Battle of the back-row bruisers

As anticipation mounts for the opening clash of the 2022 Rugby Championship between the Springboks and All Blacks, SA Rugby mag previews the loose-forward showdown.

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 14: Ardie Savea of the All Blacks makes a break during The Rugby Championship and Bledisloe Cup match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the Australian Wallabies at Eden Park on August 14, 2021 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

Dancing Savea backs US revamp to attract new rugby fans

Rugby is still too clichéd off the pitch, says New Zealand’s Ardie Savea, adding that it could attract new audiences by adopting a more American marketing and social media approach.

DUNEDIN, NEW ZEALAND - FEBRUARY 26: Ardie Savea of the Hurricanes charges forward during the round two Super Rugby Pacific match between the Blues and the Hurricanes at Forsyth Barr Stadium on February 26, 2022 in Dunedin, New Zealand. (Photo by Joe Allison/Getty Images)

Highlights: Hurricanes down Blues in thriller

Hurricanes captain Ardie Savea scored a sensational match-winning try to seal a stunning comeback win over the Blues in their Super Rugby Pacific clash in Dunedin.