Double blow for All Blacks
The All Blacks will be without the services of two of New Zealand’s most influential players for the rest of 2022.
Watch: The Matera ‘snub and shove’
Argentina loosie Pablo Matera wasn’t ready to shake hands with All Blacks hooker Dane Coles after an emphatic defeat in Hamilton.
Foster: Boks exposed All Blacks’ slow reaction
In the aftermath of a loss against the Springboks, All Blacks coach Ian Foster has earmarked decision-making under pressure as a key shortcoming that needs to be eliminated on their upcoming northern tour.
Coles: No leggings for front rowers
Hooker Dane Coles is sure that if anybody in the All Blacks squad opts to play in leggings during a Test match, it will be a backline player.
All Blacks name Boks toughest opponent
It doesn’t get tougher or more challenging than playing in South Africa and against the Springboks, said Crusaders captain and All Blacks lock Scott Barrett.
Kiwi player poll delivers surprising results
An anonymous poll conducted among current New Zealand Vodacom Super Rugby players has revealed the majority believe Beauden Barrett is the best player in the country.
Watch: Player, Try of the Week – Super Rugby Aotearoa
Following round one of Vodacom Super Rugby Aotearoa, Blues wing Caleb Clarke was crowned as player of the week after an excellent attacking performance, while Hurricanes captain Dane Coles’ effort from 30 metres out was selected as the try of the week.
Watch: Coles’ late hit on Barrett
Check out Dane Coles’ late charge on former Hurricanes teammate Beauden Barrett in the closing stages of Sunday’s Vodacom Super Rugby Aotearoa match at Eden Park.
Watch: Barrett caught up in Canes celebrations
Check out this hilarious moment when Blues fullback Beauden Barrett got caught up in his former team’s celebrations following Dane Coles’ try for the Hurricanes.
Talking Point: Coles’ tackle on Nohamba
Should Dane Coles have been shown a card for his infringement during the Hurricanes’ win against the Sharks on Saturday?
