They say the hallmark of a good team is when they win without playing well, and New Zealand triumphed in this one by some margin despite this uncharacteristically sloppy showing. Playing…
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Nonu set for landmark 100th Test cap
Ma’a Nonu is set to join the ranks of some of the finest rugby players ever when he makes his 100th Test appearance for New Zealand against Tonga on Friday evening.…
Why Georgia need more regular, meaningful Test matches
Cursed with poor ball on the turn, New Zealand full-back Ben Smith righted himself and took a half step back towards the opposition’s posts just as Lasha Malaguradze bore down…
World Cup 2015: New Zealand 43-10 Georgia
A full review of New Zealand's win over Georgia in Cardiff
All Blacks relaxed before Georgia clash
The Rugby World Cup means something different to us all, and offers each of us something different too; as fans and lovers of the game, that might include the chance…
World Cup 2015: New Zealand 58-14 Namibia
A full review of New Zealand's big win over Namibia at the Olympic Stadium
World Cup Highlights: New Zealand 58-14 Namibia
New Zealand eased to a bonus point victory over Namibia to secure their second win of the tournament at the Olympic Stadium – Watch official World Cup highlights here. For…
Steve Hansen talks down All Blacks’ century chances
We haven’t seen a 100-point team at a World Cup since New Zealand put 108 on Portugal in 2007, but Steve Hansen doesn’t expect the All Blacks to reach three…
Is stand-in captain Sam Cane New Zealand’s next great No 7?
Is there a more iconic jersey in rugby than the All Black No 7 jersey? In the last three decades alone, we’ve seen Michael Jones, the greatest player of his…
World Cup Highlights: New Zealand 26-16 Argentina
New Zealand opened their World Cup campaign with a hefty bonus-point win over Canada at the Millennium Stadium – here are the official World Cup highlights of the match. For the latest Rugby World subscription offers, click here. …