Watch: All Blacks skipper bulldozes Japan
Patrick Tuipulotu marked his captaincy debut with a sensational try to help the All Blacks open up a big lead on Japan at half time in Yokohama.
All Blacks crush Japan
The All Blacks crushed Eddie Jones’s Japan in a one-off Test in Yokohama on Saturday as the visitors scored 10 tries in a routine victory.
Dupont return boosts France
Star scrumhalf Antoine Dupont is set to face the All Blacks after being named in the France squad for November internationals.
Tuipulotu leads All Blacks in Japan
Patrick Tuipulotu was on Tuesday named All Blacks captain for the first time against Japan in Yokohama, with Damian McKenzie recalled at flyhalf.
All Blacks wary of Eddie factor
The All Blacks will be wary of Japan’s “flair” under Eddie Jones when the two sides meet in Yokohama on Saturday, centre David Havili said.
All Blacks forced in back row shuffle
The All Blacks on Wednesday ruled three experienced back row forwards out of the start of their Northern Hemisphere tour due to injury.
SBW: All Blacks must fight ‘power with power’
Sonny Bill Williams has urged the All Blacks to adapt their strategy by taking a page from South Africa’s playbook, calling for a more forward-heavy bench in line with the Springboks’ Bomb Squad.
Razor sharpens up All Blacks backroom
New Zealand Rugby have confirmed a key addition to head coach Scott Robertson’s support staff ahead of the national team’s end-of-year tour in November.
Gio tips All Blacks for World Cup rebound
Gio Aplon says the All Blacks are still finding their feet under head coach Scott Robertson, and will be real challengers to the Springboks’ World Cup three-peat in 2027.
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.
