Ireland fired up by New Zealand taunts
New Zealand’s attempts to rattle Ireland before the first Test may backfire, with the tourists’ coach Andy Farrell saying his side have been made stronger by “backhanded compliments”.
On this day in 1995: Boks win maiden RWC title
On this day 27 years ago, Joel Stransky hit a late drop goal as the Springboks beat the All Blacks 15-12 at Ellis Park after extra time to win their maiden Rugby World Cup at the first attempt.
All Blacks sweat on injured veteran
New Zealand 132-cap lock Sam Whitelock is in doubt for the July series against Ireland after it was revealed on Sunday he had played in the Super Rugby Pacific final with a broken thumb.
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.
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.
All Blacks suffer big blow as key player ruled out for the year
All Blacks prop Joe Moody has suffered another long-term injury and will not play again this year, his Super Rugby club Crusaders said Thursday.
Watch: Sonny Bill lands first-round knockout
Former All Blacks centre Sonny Bill Williams took under two minutes to win his bout with former AFL star Barry Hall on a knockout on Wednesday night.
Fans urge Boks to stay in Rugby Champs
An SARugbymag.co.za poll has confirmed that fans want the Springboks to turn down the lure of the Six Nations and remain loyal to the Rugby Championship.
Boks to face All Blacks in two home Tests
SA Rugby has confirmed the Springboks’ home schedule for the year, with Jacques Nienaber’s men set to hosts Wales in a three-Test series in July, before welcoming the All Blacks and Argentina in the Rugby Championship in August and September.
SBW’s sons want to be Springboks
New Zealand star Sonny Bill Williams has revealed that his two sons aspire to be Springboks rather than All Blacks.
