Bower gets call-up for All Blacks
In something of a shock selection, Otago prop George Bower has been named in the All Black squad to travel to Australia for the Tri Nations.
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Perenara confirms contract in Japan
Perenara confirms contract in Japan
All Blacks halfback and Hurricanes co-captain TJ Perenara has confirmed he will miss next year's Super Rugby season and head to Japan on a short-term playing contract.
Impressive All Blacks leave Wallabies in their wake
Impressive All Blacks leave Wallabies in their wake
The All Blacks have taken a big step towards retaining the Bledisloe Cup with a victory over the Wallabies at their fortress Eden Park during which wing Caleb Clarke announced himself on the world...
Wallabies change four for second test against ABs
Wallabies change four for second test against ABs
Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has made four changes to his team for the second Bledisloe Cup test against the All Blacks in Auckland on Sunday.
Clarke gets start in Bledisloe clash
Ioane dropped as All Blacks make changes
Rieko Ioane has been benched after his blunder against the Wallabies in favour of Caleb Clarke, as the All Blacks ring changes for the second Bledisloe match.
Heat will be on if ABs just so-so
Heat will be on if ABs just so-so
The All Blacks just have to look in the mirror to see who can make a difference this week. But is it that simple? Rugby writer Steve Hepburn ponders what happened last Sunday and what needs to...
All Black star's season over after gym injury
All Black star's season over after gym injury
All Black star George Bridge has injured himself at training, dealing the team another big blow as they prepare for the second Bledisloe Cup test at Eden Park on Sunday.
Difficulty for local referees in Bledisloe Cup
Difficulty for local referees in Bledisloe Cup
As has been the case throughout the sporting world in 2020, codes have had to adjust to the environment created by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Injuries may dictate All Blacks changes
Injuries may dictate All Blacks changes
Those demanding the All Blacks make mass changes in the wake of their drawn Bledisloe Cup opener are likely to be disappointed, though tweaks seem inevitable.
Sam Whitelock in doubt for All Blacks clash with Wallabies
Sam Whitelock in doubt for All Blacks clash with Wallabies
The All Blacks could be without veteran Crusaders lock Sam Whitelock for Sunday's Bledisloe Cup clash against the Wallabies at Eden Park.
Two schools of thought on place of dropped goal
Two schools of thought on place of dropped goal
The All Blacks had a chance to win the first Bledisloe Cup test but refused to go for a dropped goal. Jeff Cheshire says they were foolish to not look for the posts, while Steve Hepburn believes the try option should always win out.
Coach not blaming Ioane or no dropped goal
Coach not blaming Ioane or no dropped goal
All Blacks coach Ian Foster is bitterly disappointed with the drawn opening Bledisloe Cup test.
Madcap draw kicks off Foster's All Blacks reign
Madcap draw kicks off Foster's All Blacks reign
The Ian Foster-Sam Cane All Blacks era started on a nervous note with a dramatic draw that stretched nine minutes into added time and could easily have gone either way.
All Blacks raring to go in Bledisloe
All Blacks raring to go in Bledisloe
The All Blacks' first Bledisloe Cup clash against the Wallabies will be the first time the NZ side will be on the field since the conclusion of the disappointing 2019 Rugby World Cup.
Hooper says 'strange' build-up to 100th test
Hooper says 'strange' build-up to 100th test
Compared to his previous 99 rugby test matches, Australia captain Michael Hooper says the build-up to his team's first Bledisloe Cup encounter with the All Blacks has been "strange."
Distractions and disruptions: How the ABs are preparing for their return
Distractions and disruptions: How the ABs are preparing for their return
From the Rugby Championship scheduling saga to Beauden Barrett's late scratching, there's no shortage of distractions and disruptions for the All Blacks to contend with before the opening Bledisloe...
Beauden Barrett out of Bledisloe
Beauden Barrett out of Bledisloe clash
All Blacks star Beauden Barrett has been ruled out of tomorrow's Bledisloe Cup opener against the Wallabies in Wellington, with Damian McKenzie getting the call-up.
Ashley Bloomfield's warning to All Blacks fans
Ashley Bloomfield's warning to All Blacks fans
Director-general of health Dr Ashley Bloomfield will be one of the 30,000 or so fans heading to the Bledisloe Cup test on Sunday - but he's warned anyone not feeling well to stay at home.
Chance for ABs to show true colours
Chance for ABs to show true colours
The All Blacks will finally take the field on Sunday when they play the Wallabies in Wellington. Rugby writer Steve Hepburn looks at some issues involved in the game and what might happen.
Home by Xmas: New Rugby Championship schedule revealed
Home by Xmas: New Rugby Championship schedule revealed
The All Blacks will be home for Christmas after Sanzaar and Rugby Australia announced a revised draw for the 2020 Rugby Championship.