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.
The All Blacks will be without the services of two of New Zealand’s most influential players for the rest of 2022.
Cheslin Kolbe is a contender to start at fullback when the Springboks face Ireland and France on their end-of-year tour to Europe.
Damian Willemse is under no pressure to be the primary goal-kicker on the Springboks’ end-of-year tour.
Coach Dave Rennie says his overwhelming emotion was “relief” after Australia ended a three-match losing streak with victory over Scotland on Saturday.
England and Canada made easy work of their Women’s Rugby World Cup quarter-finals on Sunday, ensuring the world’s top-four ranked teams will contest the semi-finals.
One of England’s most influential figures remains an ongoing injury concern for the end-of-year Tests in Europe.
Australia opened their European tour with a dramatic win over Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday as the Wallabies ended a run of three successive defeats by all opponents.
Former All Black Jamie Joseph and New Zealand-born Michael Leitch believe teams don’t fear the All Blacks anymore after Japan pushed them all the way on Saturday.
Ian Foster says the All Blacks need to keep their heads during their northern-hemisphere tour after being made to sweat in a 38-31 win over Japan on Saturday.
Jake White says Cornal Hendricks and Johan Goosen will “get a crack” at reigniting their international careers playing together for SA A on the Springboks’ end-of-year tour.