All Blacks blank Los Pumas
The All Blacks overcame a frustrating start to clinch a commanding bonus-point win over Argentina in Gold Coast on Saturday.
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The All Blacks overcame a frustrating start to clinch a commanding bonus-point win over Argentina in Gold Coast on Saturday.
Wallabies scrumhalf Tate McDermott has given a damning assessment of his side’s performance and form ahead of their Rugby Championship clash with the Springboks in Gold Coast on Sunday.
The All Blacks scored six tries to thump the Wallabies 38-21 in Perth on Sunday despite conceding a red card in the Rugby Championship clash.
Australia coach Dave Rennie says the Wallabies would not use the All Blacks’ perceived disrespect as motivation for the upcoming Perth Test, drawing a line under a scheduling row that erupted between the rugby powers last week.
Argentina coach Mario Ledesma says Los Pumas are keen to play the remainder of their Rugby Championship Tests, no matter where in the world the tournament is held.
The RFU has confirmed its interest in hosting Rugby Championship Tests at Twickenham following the implementation of lockdown restrictions in New Zealand and Australia.
With the away leg of the Boks’ Rugby Championship campaign looming large, a reader’s poll has backed South Africa to add to their vast trophy collection with a fifth title.
New Zealand have reduced South Africa’s lead at the top of the World Rugby rankings while Australia have sunk to a record-equalling low on the list.
With the Bledisloe Cup wrapped up in a 57-22 demolition of Australia on Saturday, New Zealand have set their sights on the Rugby Championship with uncertainty surrounding coaches, venues and travel.
The All Blacks’ two home Tests against the Springboks look likely to be relocated following an announcement that New Zealand’s borders will be closed for international travel until 2022.