NEW-ZEALAND

Scott Robertson

New All Blacks coach drops bombshell, wants overseas players to be eligible

All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson has asked New Zealand rugby bosses to keep an "open mind" regarding the selection of overseas-based players.

Sonny Bill Williams

All Blacks legend labels Eddie Jones a 'disgrace' who 'lied' to Australians

All Blacks legend Sonny Bill Williams launched a scathing attack on newly appointed Japan head coach Eddie Jones, saying he is a "disgrace" who "obviously lied" to the Australian players and their fans.

Springboks

South Africa bracing for public holiday in honour of world champion Springboks

As confirmed earlier in the year, Friday the 15th of December will be a public holiday in South Africa in honour of the Springboks successfully defending their Rugby World Cup crown.

Rosko Specman

More heartbreak for the Blitzboks in Cape Town

A disappointing weekend came to a close on a bitter note when the Springbok Sevens were beaten 31-7 by New Zealand in the fifth place playoff at the HSBC SVNS Cape Town on Sunday.

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Boks announce mouthwatering 2024 home Test schedule

Two of the Springboks' biggest rivals head to South Africa in 2024 for a mouth-watering two-Test series, while a brand-new opponent will also make an appearance as the World Champions come out of international hibernation in July.

Beauden Barrett

Beauden Barrett commits to All Blacks until 2027

Beauden Barrett will play rugby in New Zealand for the next four years after re-signing with New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and the Blues until the end of 2027.

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