All Blacks

Savea: Bok World Cup win ‘still stings’

Ardie Savea is determined to channel the hurt of New Zealand losing the final at France 2023 to the Springboks against their arch-rivals in the Rugby Championship this year.

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 28: Samuel Whitelock of New Zealand looks on during the Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and South Africa at Stade de France on October 28, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Whitelock to battle Boks one last time?

New Zealand coach Scott Robertson has reportedly approached retired Test centurion Sam Whitelock about playing for the All Blacks again this season.

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Barrett joins Crusaders injury ward

All Blacks lock Scott Barrett is expected to miss the next six weeks with a fractured finger, the Crusaders confirmed, adding to the woes of the winless Super Rugby champions.

CARDIFF, WALES - NOVEMBER 05: Nick Tompkins of Wales is tackled by Rieko Ioane (L) and Sevu Reece during the Autumn International match between Wales and New Zealand All Blacks at the Principality Stadium on November 05, 2022 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

All Blacks flyer on French club’s radar

Top 14 giants Montpellier is reportedly keen to secure the services of one of New Zealand rugby’s premier backline threats.

Watch: Ardie aces jackal drill

All Blacks flank Ardie Savea was put through his paces in a breakdown drill with former Wallabies assistant coach Petrus du Plessis.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 23: Jordi Viljoen of the Hurricanes scores a try during the round one Super Rugby Pacific match between Western Force and Hurricanes at HBF Park, on February 23, 2024, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Will Russell/Getty Images)

Ex-Bok’s son ‘100%’ wants to be an All Black

Scrumhalf Jordi Viljoen, son of former Springbok Joggie, has shared his dream to represent New Zealand in Test rugby.

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Boks-All Blacks tours ‘on the radar’

The revival of the iconic tours between the Springboks and All Blacks took a step closer to reality, with NZ Rugby confirming talks with SA Rugby.

Jesse Kriel post-match after the Boks beat France in Paris

Kriel: Boks found Scots toughest

Jesse Kriel has made a surprising revelation about who the toughest team was for the Springboks to face in their World Cup title defence in 2023.

South Africa's flanker Kwagga Smith (C) celebrates scoring a try during the pre-World Cup Rugby Union match between New Zealand and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium in west London, on August 25, 2023.

Razor: Boks have shown us the way

New Zealand head coach Scott Robertson has weighed in on the debate over whether the All Blacks need to mirror the Springboks’ style to reclaim World Cup glory.