Jared Wright 24 Jun 2025 All Blacks and Springboks snubs join Baa-Baas squad to face Rassie Erasmus’ charges Several Baa-Baas players have been revealed ahead of the clash on Saturday in Cape Town against the Springboks. Barbarians
David Skippers 23 Jun 2025 All Blacks squad: Winners and losers as Scott Robertson rewards newbies’ ‘superb form’ while ‘all-action’ Crusaders star overlooked Scott Robertson has named five uncapped players in his 33-man All Blacks squad for next month's three-Test series against France in New Zealand. New Zealand
Colin Newboult 09 Jun 2025 All Blacks legend in ‘left-field’ Rieko Ioane suggestion to Scott Robertson with fellow starter having ‘one foot on the plane’ after sudden switch Jeff Wilson would keep Rieko Ioane in the All Blacks XV but not have him at centre. New Zealand
David Skippers 28 May 2025 All Blacks star makes timely return for crucial Super Rugby Pacific clash with Waratahs The Blues have received a timely boost after it was confirmed that one of their All Blacks stars will return to action when they host the Waratahs. Blues
Louis Chapman Coombe 29 Apr 2025 All Blacks star handed ban after horror tackle in Super Rugby defeat Mark Tele'a was sent off in the first-half of his side's defeat on Friday night. Blues
Adam Kyriacou 25 Apr 2025 Reds v Blues: Five takeaways as All Blacks star sees red while Wallabies hopeful makes two-try statement Following a 35-21 win for the Reds over the Blues in Super Rugby Pacific on Friday, here's our five takeaways from the game at Suncorp Stadium. Super Rugby
Jared Wright 23 Apr 2025 All Blacks great believes ‘heir apparent’ is pushing Rieko Ioane hard for centre role with Conrad Smith-esque style Murray Mexted weighs in on Mark Tele'a departure and suggests a positional switch for Rieko Ioane. New Zealand
Colin Newboult 16 Apr 2025 Israel Dagg claims Mark Tele’a’s ‘ship has sailed’ as All Blacks great picks ‘absolutely outstanding’ bolter as his replacement Israel Dagg believes that Mark Tele'a has played his last Test for the All Blacks. New Zealand
Jared Wright 15 Apr 2025 Can Mark Tele’a play for the Springboks and 10 All Blacks who could switch international teams before the World Cup 10 All Blacks who could represent another country at the 2027 Rugby World Cup. New Zealand
Jared Wright 15 Apr 2025 ‘Huge loss’ for Scott Robertson as Mark Tele’a leaves ‘in his prime’ as All Blacks jersey lustre dwindles Mark Tele'a ends speculation over his future confirming his departure from the Blues. New Zealand
Colin Newboult 14 Apr 2025 New Zealand greats ‘concerned’ as All Blacks lure ‘not a thing’ for current generation with another ‘superstar’ Japan-bound All Blacks greats are worried amid rumours one of the key backs is set to move overseas. New Zealand
David Skippers 01 Mar 2025 WATCH: All Blacks star Mark Telea’s ‘OUT OF THIS WORLD’ try to decide Super Rugby Pacific derby Watch as Mark Tele'a scored a spectacular try in the Blues' 33-29 victory over the Hurricanes in Saturday's Super Rugby Pacific clash in Wellington. Super Rugby
Dylan Coetzee 09 Dec 2024 Readers’ Team of the Year: Aphelele Fassi or Will Jordan? Vote for your backline following a ‘blockbuster’ 2024 Test season Vote for your backline for the Readers' Team of the Year. Internationals
Louis Chapman Coombe 23 Nov 2024 All Blacks player ratings v Italy: ‘Deadly’ back ‘up to his usual tricks’ in ‘clunky’ win Our All Blacks player ratings from their win over Italy. New Zealand
Colin Newboult 08 Nov 2024 Ireland v All Blacks: Winners and losers as Scott Robertson’s side show ‘hallmarks’ of ‘great’ New Zealand teams while ‘livid’ Andy Farrell set for ‘brutal review’ Our winners and losers from the All Blacks’ 23-13 victory over Ireland at the Aviva Stadium on Friday. Internationals
Jared Wright 07 Nov 2024 Ireland v All Blacks preview: Andy Farrell’s men to ‘exact revenge’ and maintain their winning record in rugby’s great ‘modern-day rivalry’ Our preview of the Autumn Nations Series clash between Ireland and the All Blacks at Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Internationals
Jared Wright 06 Nov 2024 All Blacks team v Ireland: Winners and losers as Scott Robertson rewards ‘superb’ duo but not ‘mighty’ forward while ‘world-class’ operator is snubbed Our winners and losers from the All Blacks team to face Ireland. New Zealand
David Campese 04 Nov 2024 David Campese’s Autumn Nations Series Team of the Week: All Blacks dominate as ‘deadly’ rookie stars, Marcus Smith misses out and Maro Itoje ‘back to his very best’ David Campese picks his Autumn Nations Series Team of the Week, with the All Blacks dominating while England fly-half Marcus Smith misses out. Internationals
Jared Wright 02 Nov 2024 England v All Blacks: Winners and losers as ‘blockbuster’ Wallace Sititi finally fills Kaino’s void while George Ford’s ‘mare’ mutes ‘magical’ Marcus Our winners and losers from a cracking Test match at Twickenham Stadium. Internationals
Jared Wright 31 Oct 2024 All Blacks team v England: Winners and losers as Damian McKenzie ‘plays his way out’ and Scott Robertson makes ‘brave call’ in the pack Our winners and losers from the All Blacks team named to face England. New Zealand
Dylan Coetzee 22 Oct 2024 All Blacks team winners and losers: ‘Concerning’ fall from grace as Scott Robertson welcomes back ‘world-class’ threat and DMac project resumes We take a closer look at the winners and losers from Scott Robertson's All Blacks team selection for the Test against Eddie Jones' Brave Blossoms. New Zealand
Colin Newboult 04 Oct 2024 Rating every All Blacks player from the Rugby Championship: Fly-half issue ‘dominates’ Scott Robertson’s thoughts as World Cup star becomes the ‘sacrificial lamb’ Rating every All Blacks player from their Rugby Championship campaign. New Zealand
Louis Chapman Coombe 07 Sep 2024 All Blacks player ratings v Springboks: ‘Devasting’ rookie shines but Razor’s men ‘blown away’ by Bok Bomb Squad Our All Blacks player ratings are in. New Zealand
Jared Wright 05 Sep 2024 All Blacks team: Scott Robertson swings the axe with bold changes as Will Jordan shifts positions for second Springboks Test Scott Robertson has named his All Blacks to tackle the Springboks in Cape Town. New Zealand
Louis Chapman Coombe 03 Sep 2024 Springboks v All Blacks: Predicted line-up as Scott Robertson looks to ‘reignite attack’ with backline changes Here is our predicted All Blacks starting XV to face the Springboks. New Zealand
Louis Chapman Coombe 24 Aug 2024 Springboks v All Blacks: Predicted line-up as Scott Robertson turns to ‘experienced heads’ Our predicted All Blacks side to face the Springboks is in. New Zealand
Colin Newboult 15 Aug 2024 All Blacks team: Scott Robertson makes intentions clear as backline trio axed and former captain returns Head coach Scott Robertson has named his 23-man All Blacks squad to take on Argentina in the second round of the Rugby Championship. New Zealand
Colin Newboult 01 Jul 2024 All Blacks centurion makes bold selection calls for fly-half and back three slots to match England’s ‘aerial’ game All Blacks great Mils Muliaina has picked his backline and it includes several interesting choices. New Zealand
Dylan Coetzee 11 May 2024 All Blacks wing powers Blues to crucial win over Hurricanes to go top of Super Rugby Pacific Blues superstar Mark Tele’a scored a try in his team’s 31-27 win over the Hurricanes to go to the top of the Super Rugby Pacific table. Super Rugby
David Skippers 17 Apr 2024 Blues bolstered as All Blacks duo return for crunch clash with the Brumbies Patrick Tuipulotu and Mark Tele'a have returned to the Blues' matchday squad for Saturday's Super Rugby Pacific clash with the Brumbies at Eden Park. Blues
