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South Africa lock Eben Etzebeth and New Zealand winger Nehe Milner-Skudder will join Toulon at the end of the 2019 Rugby World Cup, the club’s president Mourad Boudjellal announced on Thursday. Etzebeth, who has 75 Springboks caps, has signed a two-year deal with the Top 14 outfit and 2015 World Cup winner Milner-Skudder will feature for the side for three …

Rugby league sensation Roger Tuivasa-Sheck could make a shock bid for All Black World Cup team

The All Blacks have named their team for their Bledisloe 3 Cup clash in Brisbane on Saturday.

The All Blacks finished their Rugby Championship campaign with a 100% on Saturday – but were made to work for it by a dogged South Africa. An engrossing game in Cape Town truly sparked into life with Ryan Crotty’s try just after the half-hour mark as the visitors battled their way to a 25-24 win – but a moment of …

With a number of key players being rested is this a potential XV for the All Blacks this weekend?

The Rugby Championship has passed the midway point and results have generally gone par for the course with the All Blacks far out in front, Australia and South Africa evenly matched and the Pumas petering out after a bright start.  So, who makes our Rugby Championship combined team so far? ________ 15. Israel Folau Folau might be causing controversy on …

The All Blacks machine changed up a few gears and ran over the Springboks in North Harbour with a record 57-0 hiding.  So now that the smoke has cleared and we can talk again, what is there to say about this incredible result? 1. Have the All Blacks found their back three for the 2019 World Cup? Damian McKenzie, Rieko …

A spirited 50 minutes from the Pumas was deflated by a brilliant solo try from Vaea Fifita. This try sparked the All Blacks into gear to win 39-22. Here are the positive points that each team will take out of this Test match: Argentina 1. Agustín Creevy  The Pumas captain led by example with another inspirational performance. Creevy was physical with …

The spluttering All Black machine exploded into gear at about the 50-minute mark against Argentina thanks to its newest freak of nature, Vaea Fifita.   From that point on, the All Blacks swept aside the brave Argentinians who had actually led by seven points just after half-time. So, what questions are in our minds after the 39-22 victory? ________ 5. Will …

Steve Hansen has named an exciting All Black squad to face Argentina on Saturday which sees the return of one of the stars of the 2015 World Cup. Hansen has characterised the game as one of ‘taking opportunities.’ Here are five talking points which might give an insight into what the master coach will be looking for against the Pumas. …

Steve Hansen has named his team for Saturday’s Rugby Championship clash against Argentina in New Plymouth. After back to back wins against Australia in the first two rounds of the tournament, the All Blacks coach has made lots of changes to his matchday squad. Tongan-born Hurricanes forward Vaea Fifita is handed his first start at blindside flanker in his second …

For a week-day fixture sandwiched between two Tests, there was a lot on the line at Westpac Stadium. Could Courtney Lawes and CJ Stander push for Test positions? Would Julian Savea vent his All Black non-selection rage on the Lions backs? Would Jordie Barrett and Ngani Laumape show enough poise for them to enter the Test starting line-up? Here are …

After two defeats already in the 2017 Tour, the Lions are under pressure to get back on track, with the first Test match in Auckland fast approaching. A powerful Lions first team will take on an electric New Zealand Maori selection in Rotorua on Saturday. So which player match ups will see sparks fly in New Zealand’s famous volcanic region? …

New Zealand Maori coach Colin Cooper has named a very powerful and skilful side to face the Lions in Rotorua on Saturday which includes a real sign of attacking intent with the selection of Damian McKenzie at fly-half. The Maori All Black backline is potentially one of the most exciting put together in recent years. James Lowe, who usually plays …

The All Black selectors announced a New Zealand Maori team packed with skill, pace and explosive power – and All Black experience. A lightning quick backline and a formidable looking back row mean that the Lions will be facing much more than the most fearsome haka on their tour. So who will be the main threats as the Maoris take …

How about those ‘Canes? Steve Hansen is obviously a fan of the lethal Hurricanes backline. No fewer than five players from the Windy City made Hansen’s All Blacks squad which boasts 1164 caps of experience but sprung a few surprises in naming two new players. So what what were the talking points as the All Blacks named his squad for …

The All Blacks might just have dropped some massive squad hints for the upcoming Tests against the Lions, hours ahead of schedule. A post on allblacks.com has listed a “possible” panel as part of the preview for the British and Irish side’s visit, with the official release due to come on Thursday morning. Granted, the piece is labelled as opinion …