On the lighter side: Savea’s outrageous dummy
Hurricanes loose forward Ardie Savea, who is known for throwing exaggerated dummies, produced another entertaining moment during Saturday’s Super Rugby Aotearoa victory over the Chiefs.
SBW leads the way as ABs spread the love
Sonny Bill Williams was one of several All Blacks who teamed up with rugby league stars to spread a collective message in a uniquely Kiwi way.
Savea keen on switch to rugby league
Hurricanes and All Blacks loose-forward Ardie Savea says he wants to play rugby league and would consider joining the 13-man code as soon as next year.
Savea crowned New Zealand’s best
Ardie Savea won three awards at New Zealand Rugby’s awards evening on Thursday, including being named as the 2019 Player of the Year.
Injury blow for All Blacks star
The Hurricanes will be without Ardie Savea for the majority of the 2020 Vodacom Super Rugby season due to a serious knee injury that needs corrective surgery.
Hansen: Barrett over Cane strategic
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says the inclusion of utility forward Scott Barrett over regular openside flank Sam Cane is tactical and not based on form.
RWC XV: Forwards of the quarter-finals
Staff writer DYLAN JACK selects a pack of forwards from the individuals who have been impressive in the World Cup quarter-finals.
All Blacks star to wear protective goggles
All Blacks flank Ardie Savea will wear protective goggles in their next Rugby World Cup match against Canada in Oita on Wednesday.
Kolbe, Savea share emotional moment
Wing Cheslin Kolbe and flank Ardie Savea showed great camaraderie, embracing after the All Blacks’ 23-13 win over the Springboks in Yokohama on Saturday.
Hansen unfazed by All Blacks ‘cheats’ label
Steve Hansen has shrugged off criticism from former England flyhalf Stuart Barnes describing the All Blacks as cynical cheats in a newspaper column.
