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All Blacks lock Scott Barrett has been banned for three weeks after receiving a red card in Saturday’s Bledisloe Cup tie with the Wallabies. Barrett was sent off after appearing to lead with his shoulder in the tackle at the breakdown and made contact with the Australian captain Michael Hooper’s head. The tackle was adjudged to have been dangerous by …

New Zealand received a blow just before half-time of their clash with Australia when lock Scott Barrett was shown red for making contact with the head of Michael Hooper. Barrett appeared to lead with his shoulder in the tackle at the breakdown and made contact with the Australian captain Hooper’s head. The tackle was adjudged to have been dangerous by …

The Crusaders are now guaranteed to receive top seeding with one regular round remaining after a thumping 45-22 win over the Highlanders in Christchurch.  Scott Robertson’s side found it tough in the first half but a try on the stroke of half-time proved crucial as the Crusaders were able to see out the game in the second half thanks to …

Beauden Barrett has been named as All Blacks captain for their clash against the Barbarians on Saturday.

The All Blacks’ first game of the season is traditionally one when the players shake off the rust and is usually characterised by unforced errors and misfiring combinations. Not at Eden Park. Not in 2017. So which players booked their places for the first test against the Lions in the 78-0 thrashing of Samoa? 15 Ben Smith 8.5 It gets …

After the Crusaders got suffocated by the Lions whose strategic play was a mix of roar and snore, could the same thing happen to the All Blacks? We select a test side of 23 players who will be tasked with cracking the Lions defensive code in the Tes series. Here is our All Blacks Test squad – and the threat …

The All Blacks squad for the 2019 World Cup could double as a family reunion tour party as more and more siblings rise into selection contention. The latest brother to catch the eye is 18-year-old Kini Naholo, brother of All Black wing, Waisake. In his last first XV game Naholo scored a mere 6 tries in one half. So how …

New Zealand rugby head coach Steve Hansen has been given a mixed bag of injury news following another weekend of Super Rugby with the announcement that another key figure is at risk of missing the All Blacks’ first Test against the British and Irish Lions next month. Already having to contend with a lengthy injury list that includes Kieran Read, Ben …

Former All Blacks captain Sean Fitzpatrick has given his take on who should line out for New Zealand in their first Test against the British and Irish Lions in six weeks time. As the clock ticks down to the arrival of the Lions on New Zealand shores, much is being made of the host’s lengthy injury list. With the likes …

Ahead of the British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand this summer, fans north and south of the equator are universally looking on in wonder as brothers Beauden and Jordie Barrett make the magical seem almost mundane for Super Rugby side Hurricanes. New Zealand is a nation where rugby is like religion, where an oval ball finds its way into …

With just 38 days until the Lions tour kicks off in New Zealand, the All Blacks should be nearing their peak in form and fitness. But, are they all fit? In this article, we take a look at the players from last year’s squad who could pull on a black jersey tomorrow and those who may be wrinkling the forehead …

The return of Super Rugby to our screens means there’s rugby on tap morning noon and night. Here in the northern hemisphere, we’ve emerged from the gloom of Winter. Spring is here and brings with it Super Rugby which has some of the most exciting players and brands of rugby on show in the world. If you can commit to some …

As we enter the midpoint of the 2019 World Cup cycle, the various international coaches will be starting the process of slowing narrowing the options at their disposal. Players who might be coming toward the end of their careers will begin to be phased out, with replacements earmarked to take over during the coming seasons. Likewise, youngsters who could potentially …

The All Blacks looked mentally and physically exhausted in Paris but still managed to turn on the brilliance when it mattered to win the final match of their international season. So, what have we learned about the All Blacks in 2016? ______ 5. The House Of Barrett Is The Future Beauden Barrett had another spellbinding game in Paris, where he …

All Blacks boss Steve Hansen has made twelve changes to the team that was overwhelmed by Ireland in Chicago. Will an injection of young talent and energy be enough to overcome the Italians in Rome? With an average age of 25, and average of number of caps at 22, Steve Hansen has backed his up-and-coming stars to get the All …

Defeat is never easy for anyone, but it is the bitterest pill to swallow for a rugby nation as proud as New Zealand. However, a first ever loss to Ireland will serve the All Blacks well as they move towards the rest of their end of year campaign and into 2017. That’s the thing that has come to define New …

Ireland might just have offered the Lions a foot in the doorway. Whilst Irish eyes will be positively luminous over the next two weeks, an unparalleled performance from the men in green has offered some hope that the Lions can be victorious when they head to New Zealand next year. The match started as many thought it would, with the …