All Blacks v Springboks: Referee Matthew Carley overrules TMO on Ardie Savea tackle, leaving fans fuming
“The head drops forward and there is contact with the head,” Adamson responded. “It’s not the high tackle,…
All Blacks v South Africa: New trophy unveiled for Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series
“The thinking included the idea that the trophy could be split in two to represent the two halves…
All Blacks v Springboks rivalry: The history behind rugby’s biggest contest
What’s remarkable about South Africa and New Zealand is that if one is not rated top of the…
All Blacks tour: The bolter Dave Rennie could add for trip to South Africa
Gradually grooming a young prospect against the world’s best scrummagers has obvious upside. Selections: Siale Lauaki and Ollie…
Springboks v All Blacks: South Africa bring back big names for Greatest Rivalry tour
“Some players are returning from injury and need some valuable game time, so depending on how they progress…
All Blacks v France is a rivalry that has defined rugby drama – Phil Gifford
As the French players jogged on to the field one, a hooker called Jacques Rollet realised he needed…
Richie Mo’unga All Blacks ban exposes New Zealand Rugby eligibility ‘loyalty’ rules
It is effectively a customer loyalty scheme and Mo’unga, who has signed for 18 months, has not been…
Auckland FC rout Wellington Phoenix 5-0 in record A-League derby win
“Whatever excuse you can throw, it’s unacceptable. I think in the interest of the club now, it’s better…
Qantas CEO Cam Wallace on Air NZ rivalry, Government funding, fleet renewal, Samoa’s potential
“They’ve got competitors internationally. We’re just another one,” said Cam Wallace, chief executive of Qantas International & Freight.…
The Classics: Former All Blacks to take on Wallabies legends in Anzac Day rugby clash in Taranaki
“The best part of these trips is always getting around the clubs, spending time with the tamariki, hearing…
NZ’s Urban Polo edges out Australian competition as rival Janek Gazecki cancels Polo in the City events
With Centennial Parklands awarding a five-year term contract to F3 Polo and no alternative sites available, Gazecki was…
Steven Gerrard brands England’s failed golden generation ‘egotistical losers’
“We were all egotistical losers,” Gerrard told the Rio Ferdinand Presents podcast, highlighting the camaraderie that now exists…