Sam Cane

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All Blacks give Cane winning farewell

New Zealand saw off a battling Italy on Saturday in their final match of the year as Sam Cane was given a winning farewell to international rugby in Turin.

PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 08 Mark Telea of New Zealand scores his team's second try during the Rugby World Cup France 2023 Pool A match between France and New Zealand at Stade de France on September 08, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by David Ramos - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)

Telea out of France clash

The All Blacks have suffered a double-injury blow for Saturday’s clash with France, with Sam Cane and Mark Telea both ruled out, while Les Bleus have also lost a couple of key players.

All Blacks recall Roigard for November tour

Scrumhalf Cam Roigard battled back from injury to make New Zealand’s northern tour squad, which featured soon-to-retire veterans Sam Cane and TJ Perenara.

Cane targets jinx on brink of milestone

Sam Cane wants the All Blacks to snap their winless streak in Wellington when they face Australia, with the veteran flanker poised to play his 100th Test.

Rassie on Cane: We’ve got history

Rassie Erasmus said that the Springboks opted not to cite Sam Cane after the All Blacks flanker personally apologised for the tackle that resulted in Siya Kolisi’s facial injury. DYLAN JACK reports.

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Cane: Nothing beats Boks in SA

Former All Blacks skipper Sam Cane is relishing the opportunity to tackle the Springboks when New Zealand and the world champions clash in the 2024 Rugby Championship.

Injured Cane joins All Blacks camp

Former captain Sam Cane has been seen at the All Blacks training camp despite being left out of the squad for the upcoming Test series against England.

All Blacks elect Barrett as new captain

Scott Robertson named a new All Blacks captain as he unveiled his squad to face England in a two-Test series next month.

Sam Cane of New Zealand looks on from the bench during the Rugby Championship test match between New Zealand and South Africa played at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland on July 15, 2023.

All Blacks captain ‘still shocked’ by World Cup red

Sam Cane has reflected on becoming the first player to be sent off in a World Cup final when the All Blacks skipper saw red for a dangerous tackle against the Springboks last year.