All Blacks captain Ardie Savea said Friday his New Zealand team has spent the week “looking in the mirror” as they chase revenge against Argentina. Victory over the Pumas on Saturday would reverse last week’s shock 38-30 defeat in Wellington and chalk up a 50th win for the All Blacks at Auckland’s Eden Park since
A New Zealand pundit has shared his fears that the All Blacks will be in for a tough tour of South Africa after a humbling home defeat to Argentina in the opening round of the 2024 Rugby Championship. The first round of the Rugby Championship saw the Springboks open the tournament by powering over the
Argentina can expect a backlash from New Zealand when the sides clash again in Auckland following the hosts’ shock defeat in Wellington. Flyhalf Santiago Carreras kicked 18 points on Saturday as Argentina sealed an upset 38-30 victory in Wellington. The teams meet again this Saturday at Auckland’s Eden Park, where New Zealand have not lost
Prolific All Blacks try-scorer Will Jordan and scrumhalf TJ Perenara have returned from injury for New Zealand’s Rugby Championship opener against Argentina in Wellington. Jordan, who can play wing or fullback, has scored 31 tries in as many Tests for the All Blacks, but a shoulder injury has kept the 26-year-old out of Test rugby
Jan-Hendrik Wessels, who made his Test debut 10 days ago against Portugal in Bloemfontein, said on Tuesday it was a massive honour to be a member of Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus’ 33-man squad for the Castle Lager Rugby Championship and added that he relished every moment of being part of the group. The 23-year-old utility
The Blitzboks produced a superb defensive performance with shades of the 2019 Springboks in their Olympic Games quarter-final victory over New Zealand. Attacking can win you matches 🔥 But defending can win you medals😏#Paris2024 | #CloserToYourChampions pic.twitter.com/ZL5RQfzvpL — SuperSport Rugby (@SSRugby) July 25, 2024 Photo: Roger Sedres/Gallo Images
The Blitzboks produced a sensational defensive effort to knock out New Zealand and progress to the Olympic Games semi-finals on Thursday. An incredible defensive rearguard saw the eighth-ranked Springbok Sevens hold on to a 14-7 lead and avenge their pool-stage defeat to New Zealand in the Olympic medal quarter-finals in Paris. The Blitzboks move on
World Player of the Year Ardie Savea on Sunday announced he will play for Moana Pasifika next season in a major coup for the Super Rugby side. Savea, who played club rugby in Japan in 2024, said he was sad to end more than a decade’s association at the Hurricanes. The All Blacks back-row forward
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