Test teams (Week 3)
The Test teams for Saturday’s matches as they are announced.
Preview: Japan vs All Blacks
The selection of an experimental All Blacks side will provide further insight into New Zealand’s player depth in Tokyo this Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Auckland break New Zealand Cup drought
Auckland lifted the New Zealand Cup after claiming a 40-33 extra-time win over Canterbury in the final at Eden Park on Saturday.
Ioane brothers ink long-term deals
Rieko and Akira Ioane have both signed long-term contracts with New Zealand Rugby.
Rassie: Boks targeted Wellington Test
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says beating the All Blacks in Wellington was one of the team’s prime targets before the season started.
Wallabies experience helped Ledesma
Argentina coach Mario Ledesma says he benefitted from his time as an assistant coach with the Wallabies.
NZ Rugby rescues struggling Blues
New Zealand Rugby has bought a 40% stake in the Blues after concerns about the team’s performances in Super Rugby.
Rassie: Junior Boks showed positive signs
Rassie Erasmus says there are positives to take from the Junior Springboks’ U20 Championship campaign, which saw them finish third.
‘Junior Boks will learn from England loss’
Junior Springboks coach Chean Roux says the experience of losing to England in the U20 Championship semi-final will help the players later in their careers.
All Blacks prop escapes sanction
Prop Ofa Tu’ungafasi has received a warning for his dangerous tackle on France wing Remy Grosso during the All Blacks’ 52-11 win last Saturday.
