Even though the New Zealanders suffered four losses during the season, former Wallabies winger Drew Mitchell has reflected on the All Blacks’ first season under coach Scott Robertson and insisted that it is not “panic stations by any means.” After Ian Foster left, coach Robertson took over as head coach, and the All Blacks’ new…
After taking some time off in 2024 to consider on the conclusion of his All Blacks head coaching career, Ian Foster is back in coaching. After a turbulent four years in charge, the coach’s final act in black was dismissing Ireland on their way to a Rugby World Cup final defeat, coming very close…
With the All Blacks’ season concluded, assessments of their performance are rolling in, including insights from Rugby World Cup-winning coach Sir Steve Hansen. Hansen, widely regarded as one of rugby’s sharpest minds, currently leads Japan’s Toyota Verblitz in Rugby League One alongside former All Blacks coach Ian Foster. Known for his forthright approach,…
Florian Grill, president of the French Rugby Federation (FFR), confirmed a story in the newspaper L’Equipe by telling AFP that France had turned down New Zealand’s invitation to play a Test match in the USA in the summer of 2025. Despite being asked to play the last match of their three-Test series against New Zealand…
The finalists for New Zealand’s yearly awards ceremony have been announced. Player of the Year nominations honour Super Rugby players. Hoskins Sotutu, Harry Plummer, and Katelyn Vahaakolo are all in the running for the Blues’ championship. Billy Proctor and Damian McKenzie complete the list of Super Rugby Pacific nominees. Kennedy Tukuafu, co-captain of…
Ask their former rivals, the Springboks, about the All Blacks’ actual influence on rugby for a better understanding. Save the South African website’s free-to-read content section to your bookmarks for the most recent rugby news. The two countries are fierce rivals who have been fighting for rugby’s top status for many years. “Something…
In an effort to stay competitive, coach Scott Robertson stated on Sunday that he will request that New Zealand Rugby executives allow players who are located abroad to play for the All Blacks. According to Robertson, the world champion Springboks have profited from an open policy that let players to accept high-paying contracts…
As they get ready for their final Test of 2024 against Italy in Turin on Sunday (NZT), the team is thinking about saying goodbye to two important members of the All Blacks: halfback TJ Perenara and flanker Sam Cane. According to centre Rieko Ioane, the team is motivated to make sure the two can…
The France team, supported by 80,000 home supporters, defeated Scott Robertson’s All Blacks by one point in the Stade de France. First five scorer Thomas Ramos, who had 15 points and kicked all six of his attempts, put on an outstanding display to aid France. With five minutes remaining and four points behind, All…
Victor Vito, a two-time Rugby World Cup winner, has outlined why the All Blacks could have to rearrange their lineup to make room for Samipeni Finau. Coach Scott Robertson must make some important choices because Sam Cane will not be able to play in the forthcoming match against France. The All Blacks are…