Richie Mo’unga

All Blacks greats on Mo’unga homecoming

Tana Umaga has made it clear that Moana Pasifika would “love” to sign Richie Mo’unga, while Jeff Wilson believes the New Zealand flyhalf must carefully consider his future.

NZ Rugby has ‘no appetite’ for policy change

NZ Rugby is sticking to its eligibility rules despite an unsuccessful bid for the early return from Japan of All Blacks flyhalf Richie Mo’unga.

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: Richie Mo'unga of New Zealand looks for options during the Summer International match between New Zealand All Blacks v South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on August 25, 2023 in London, England. (

NZ defiant on overseas-player debate

New Zealand Rugby chief executive Mark Robinson says there will be no changes to the All Blacks’ selection policy regarding overseas-based players, despite increasing calls for a review.

Mo’unga: Eben knocked me out

Richie Mo’unga has revealed that he played most of the 2023 Rugby World Cup final despite being knocked out by Eben Etzebeth in the opening minutes of the match.

Bok lock injury scare in Japan’s Cup final

Lood de Jager limped off the field before half time in the epic Japan League One final between Toshiba Brave Lupus and Wild Knights on Sunday.

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 28: Richie Mo'unga of New Zealand looks dejected as they walk past the Webb Ellis Cup after the Rugby World Cup France 2023 Gold Final match between New Zealand and South Africa at Stade de France on October 28, 2023 in Paris, France.

Mo’unga: Forget the All Blacks!

New Zealand playmaker Richie Mo’unga said Tuesday that he can imagine playing in Japan “until I retire” and is not thinking about a future return to the All Blacks.

Mo’unga: I want be a part of history!

Richie Mo’unga says he is “leaving no stone unturned” as the All Blacks flyhalf wants to make history against the Springboks in the World Cup final on Saturday.

Mo’unga puts World Cup woe behind him

Kiwi flyhalf Richie Mo’unga exorcised the ghosts of the 2019 World Cup semi-final loss by England with a commanding performance in the thrashing of Argentina on Friday.

All Blacks exodus: Richie rich in Japan

New Zealand will soon lose a star playmaker, as well as an important member of the pack, as the latest moves to Japan’s League One were confirmed on Monday.

All Blacks on SA defence: There’s method to their madness

Flyhalf Richie Mo’unga says the All Blacks desperately need to outwit the Springboks on attack when the teams renew hostilities at Ellis Park on Saturday.