'So lucky to have him': Nawaqanitawase feted in Japan Ex-Wallabies vice-captain Berrick Barnes is now coaching Mark Nawaqanitawase in Japan and says the code-hopping sensation has received a rock star's reception. AAP · Nov 7
Tupou Vaa’i: ‘Playing for All Blacks is a good way to show my love for my brother’ Tupou Vaa’i tells Robert Kitson about how playing for the All Blacks has helped show his love for his late brother and the impact of Jonah Lomu on his career The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2024
All Blacks' Whitelock bows out as Barbarians beat Fiji The star-studded Barbarians have helped All Blacks legend Sam Whitelock bring down the curtain on his rugby career with a rousing win over Fiji at Twickenham. AAP · Jun 22, 2024
All Blacks legend Sam Whitelock relishing Barbarians career finale after long wait Iconic New Zealand lock will make his final rugby appearance for invitational side against Fiji at Twickenham this weekend Evening Standard · Jun 19, 2024
Sports quiz of the week: fighters, movers, shakers, scorers and losers Have you been following the big stories in football, rugby, cricket, basketball, golf, boxing, ice hockey and the NFL? The Guardian - UK · Apr 5, 2024
Wednesday briefing: Why the UK is looking abroad to solve its teaching shortage In today’s newsletter: The government is hiring teachers and trainees in Jamaica and elsewhere to help plug the gaps. But can this really solve the issue at home – and is it creating new ones abroad? The Guardian - UK · Apr 3, 2024
All Blacks Great Sam Whitelock To Retire This Year Sam Whitelock, the most capped player in the illustrious history of New Zealand rugby, will retire from the professional game at the end of the French club season in June, his country's federation announced on Tuesday. International Business Times · Apr 2, 2024
Rugby World Cup final: The ultimate knockout scrap to lift the game's heavyweight title South Africa and New Zealand are both out to make history in Paris tonight Evening Standard · Oct 28, 2023
‘We’ve come out of the fire’: All Blacks channel testing times for final flurry Veterans are ready for one last hurrah in Saturday’s World Cup final and will miss the camaraderie they have felt preparing in Paris The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2023
New Zealand vs South Africa: All Blacks look to complete rocky journey back to the top in World Cup final The All Blacks were ranked fifth in the world as recently as last summer Evening Standard · Oct 27, 2023
New Zealand recall Brodie Retallick for World Cup final against Springboks New Zealand have made one change to their team for the Rugby World Cup final against South Africa with Brodie Retallick replacing Sam Whitelock The Guardian - UK · Oct 26, 2023
New Zealand explain line-up tweaks to combat South Africa’s bench impact All Blacks coach Ian Foster is confident his side can combat South Africa’s forward power The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023
Brodie Retallick wins second-row start for New Zealand in World Cup final The All Blacks have made one change from the side which thrashed Argentina in the semi-final. The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023
New Zealand make one change to team for World Cup final against South Africa Brodie Retallick replaces Sam Whitelock at lock in the sole change to the starting side The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Oct 24, 2023 No country for old men? Last dance for Rugby World Cup’s elder statesmen New Zealand and South Africa’s veterans have overcome mental and physical adversity to lead their teams to the World Cup final
The National (Scotland) · Oct 20, 2023 Argentina 6 New Zealand 44: Jordan equals try record as All Blacks reach final New Zealand produced a masterclass against Argentina to reach their fifth Rugby World Cup final as Will Jordan equals try record.
The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2023 Argentina’s World Cup hopes crushed beneath frightening display of New Zealand’s strength Argentina 6-44 New Zealand: The All Blacks were at their physical best in a one-sided semi-final and a tilt at a record fourth World Cup crown awaits
The Guardian - UK · Oct 18, 2023 All Blacks dismiss favourites tag and look to erase World Cup ‘scars’ of 2019 New Zealand are anxious to avoid a repeat of their semi-final heartbreak of four years ago when they face an Argentina side who have beaten them twice in recent years
The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023 Mark Tele’a returns as All Blacks make surprise lock switch for semi-final Sam Whitelock starts ahead of Brodie Retallick as he looks to become the first player to make three World Cup finals
The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2023 All Blacks drop key man for disciplinary breach as team to face Ireland revealed New Zealand take on Ireland in Paris on Saturday evening and head coach Ian Foster has made a big selection call
The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023 Is New Zealand vs Uruguay on TV? Channel, start time and how to watch Rugby World Cup Everything you need to know ahead of the Pool A fixture
The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2023 Is New Zealand vs Italy on TV? Channel, start time and how to watch Rugby World Cup fixture Everything you need to know ahead of the Pool A clash
The Guardian - UK · Sep 28, 2023 Judgment day for All Blacks against Italy side fuelled by added incentives New Zealand face a must-win encounter with an improving Azzurri team coached by former All Black Kieran Crowley
The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2023 Sam Whitelock set to break All Blacks cap record in World Cup clash with Italy The veteran lock is set to surpass Richie McCaw as New Zealand’s most capped player
AAP · Sep 27, 2023 Jones says Wallabies skipper Skelton's best to come While injured Wallabies skipper Will Skelton says he might be too old for the 2027 World Cup, coach Eddie Jones tells AAP his best rugby is ahead of him.