Watch: Ardie tracks back to trek forward
Kiwi star Ardie Savea employs ‘old school’ drills with minimal gear to help his improve breakdown skills, under the eye of former Wallabies assistant coach Petrus du Plessis.
Watch: Ardie powers up for the long yards
All Blacks star Ardie Savea is put through his paces in the gym and on the training field as part of former Wallabies assistant coach Petrus du Plessis’ explosive regime.
Watch: Ardie picks up on Petrus’ drill
All Blacks No 8 Ardie Savea aces a training exercise from the back of the scrum with former Wallabies assistant coach Petrus du Plessis.
Watch: Ardie aces jackal drill
All Blacks flank Ardie Savea was put through his paces in a breakdown drill with former Wallabies assistant coach Petrus du Plessis.
All Blacks fired up for RWC redemption
New Zealand No 8 Ardie Savea said losing the World Cup final against the Springboks gives him extra motivation for the next edition of the tournament in 2027.
Ardie: All Blacks not here to make friends
A fired-up Ardie Savea says friendships will be put to the side when the All Blacks take on the Springboks in their final World Cup warm-up at Twickenham on Friday.
Wilson: All Blacks must bench Ardie
Former New Zealand international Jeff Wilson says the All Blacks should make a stunning move and bench Ardie Savea in order to field a more physical starting back row.
Savea stars at 15 for club team
The dynamic Ardie Savea stunned Kiwi grassroots spectators when the All Blacks No 8 turned out for local outfit Oriental-Rongotai Rugby Club – and at fullback.
‘Cut throat’ gesture earns Savea ban
Ardie Savea has been suspended for one week after being cited for his ‘throat slit’ gesture during a Super Rugby match between the Hurricanes and Rebels.
Savea in hot water over ‘cut-throat’ gesture
Ardie Savea could be suspended after it was decided that his gesture in the Super Rugby match against the Rebels was against the spirit of good sportsmanship.
