All Blacks to welcome back player of the year
There was positive news on the injury front for the All Blacks this week, with experienced lock Brodie Retallick set to play his first game in eight weeks for the Chiefs.
Retallick: Where it went wrong for All Blacks against Boks
All Blacks lock Brodie Retallick has explained how the Springboks undermined a key attacking ploy of theirs during the clash on the Gold Coast.
Barrett: Boks will rise to the occasion
The All Blacks are eager to claim bragging rights over the world champion Springboks but expect a much-improved South Africa performance in Townsville this coming weekend, flyhalf Beauden Barrett said on Monday.
Retallick takes over All Blacks captaincy
Brodie Retallick will captain the All Blacks for the first time when they take on Argentina in a Rugby Championship Test on Sunday.
‘I wanted to enjoy a break from rugby’
All Blacks star Brodie Retallick has revealed why he turned down an approach from the Chiefs to rejoin them for Vodacom Super Rugby Aotearoa.
‘Can you imagine Ronaldo or Messi cleaning up?’
A selection of the best quotes from players, coaches and referees at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan on Monday.
‘Brodie is a bit of a freak’
Brodie Retallick’s inclusion in the starting lineup to face Ireland after his recent return from injury shows how much the All Blacks value the star lock.
Retallick back for All Blacks
Brodie Retallick will make his comeback from injury in the All Blacks’ penultimate Pool B match against Namibia in Tokyo on Sunday.
Erasmus: ‘All Blacks the team to beat’
Rassie Erasmus says that, considering the depth and experience in the All Blacks’ squad, the reigning champs remain the team to beat at the World Cup.
All Blacks gamble on Retallick for World Cup
All Blacks lock Brodie Retallick has been named in the 31-man squad for the upcoming World Cup in Japan despite his struggles with a shoulder injury.
