Jared Wright 22 May 2025 Sam Cane and legendary Ireland duo added to Baabaas squad for Springboks clash as Robbie Deans promises more ‘high-profile’ additions Ex-All Blacks captain Sam Cane has been added to the Baabaas squad to face the Springboks along with Conor Murray and Peter O'Mahony. Barbarians
Jared Wright 19 May 2025 Sam Cane and Cheslin Kolbe’s stunning tries not enough in heartbreaking quarter-final defeat The former All Blacks skipper and Springboks star scored tries in the defeat to Kubota. Japan
David Skippers 11 Apr 2025 Jason Ryan hails Sam Cane ‘resilience’ and how the All Blacks ‘couldn’t not pick him’ All Blacks forwards coach Jason Ryan has sung the praises of Sam Cane. New Zealand
Jared Wright 01 Apr 2025 Scott Barrett ‘under the microscope’ as ex-All Blacks forward believes he is getting the Sam Cane treatment James Parsons has rejected the notion that Scott Barrett's form has dipped. New Zealand
Colin Newboult 13 Feb 2025 Sam Cane’s potential successor addresses All Blacks hopes after ‘curse of the game’ struck in 2024 Who will be the next long-term All Blacks openside flanker following Sam Cane's retirement? New Zealand
David Skippers 27 Nov 2024 ‘Very valuable All Black’ Sam Cane earns high praise from ex-New Zealand coach Former All Blacks head coach Laurie Mains has sung the praises of Sam Cane after the experienced back-row recently retired from Test rugby. New Zealand
Jared Wright 23 Nov 2024 Italy v New Zealand: Five takeaways as All Blacks’ scrum ‘decimates’ the Azzurri while a ‘true warrior’ bows against ‘brave’ opposition Our five takeaways from the All Blacks' 29-11 victory over Italy. International
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
Adam Kyriacou 22 Nov 2024 All Blacks: Scott Robertson hails Sam Cane for leaving ‘hell of a mark’ on team and why there’s ‘no replacement’ for what he brings Head coach Scott Robertson has lauded Sam Cane for "leaving a hell of a mark" on the All Blacks ahead of his final game before his departure to Japan. New Zealand
Jared Wright 21 Nov 2024 All Blacks team v Italy: Winners and losers as ‘underappreciated warrior’ Sam Cane bows out while Scott Robertson ‘drops’ error-strewn back Our winners and losers from the final All Blacks team announcement of the year. New Zealand
Colin Newboult 21 Nov 2024 All Blacks team: Scott Robertson gives great servants a fitting send-off as discarded forward meets ‘internal standards’ to earn recall Head coach Scott Robertson has named his 23-man All Blacks squad to take on Italy at the Allianz Stadium in Turin on Saturday. New Zealand
Colin Newboult 12 Nov 2024 All Blacks: Predicted team v France as Scott Robertson has ‘tough’ decision at fly-half and a ‘big back-row selection quandary’ We attempt to predict Scott Robertson’s All Blacks team to face France in Paris on Saturday. New Zealand
Colin Newboult 12 Nov 2024 All Blacks legend’s Ardie Savea prediction set to come to fruition following Sam Cane’s ‘genuine deep cut’ All Blacks supporters and pundits could finally get what they’ve been calling for following Sam Cane’s injury. New Zealand
Jared Wright 01 Nov 2024 England v All Blacks combined XV: Marcus Smith features but New Zealand dominate Close calls all around as we select our combined XV ahead of the crunch clash at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham between England and New Zealand. International
Jared Wright 31 Oct 2024 Where are they now? The great All Blacks team that won the 2015 Rugby World Cup A look at where the stars of 2015 are now. New Zealand
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
Jared Wright 17 Oct 2024 All Blacks: Scott Robertson smitten after controversial Sam Cane call proves ‘ideal’ after injury crisis Scott Robertson is pleased with his early call to include the former skipper. New Zealand
David Skippers 09 Oct 2024 All Blacks coach highlights Sam Cane’s importance to New Zealand cause Jason Ryan has indicated how important Sam Cane is to the All Blacks cause ahead of their end-of-year tour to Japan and Europe. New Zealand
Colin Newboult 07 Oct 2024 Sir John Kirwan offers theory for All Blacks back-row ‘change’ as he predicts Sam Cane’s successor The All Blacks back-row has become a conundrum for Scott Robertson, particularly with Sam Cane still the best option at openside. New Zealand
Colin Newboult 07 Oct 2024 All Blacks squad winners and losers: Scott Robertson’s selection smacks of ‘desperation’ as domestic competition takes a hit Our winners and losers from the All Blacks’ squad to tour the northern hemisphere. New Zealand
David Skippers 07 Oct 2024 All Blacks: Scott Robertson explains why experienced duo were included in squad for year-end tour Scott Robertson has revealed his reasons for naming Sam Cane and TJ Perenara in the All Blacks squad for their year-end tour to Japan and Europe. New Zealand
Dylan Coetzee 07 Oct 2024 All Blacks: Rugby World Cup breakout star returns to squad for end-of-year tour as veterans set for Test swansongs The All Blacks have named their squad for the end-of-year tour. New Zealand
Colin Newboult 04 Oct 2024 All Blacks legend can ‘sense’ that Ardie Savea debate will come to an end with key Scott Robertson call All Blacks boss Scott Robertson has so far resisted the temptation to make a change with Ardie Savea. New Zealand
Colin Newboult 02 Oct 2024 Justin Marshall’s ‘hesitant’ response to key TJ Perenara and Sam Cane question as Scott Robertson warned about ‘giving away Test matches’ Could TJ Perenara and Sam Cane have played their final Tests for the All Blacks? New Zealand
Colin Newboult 30 Sep 2024 Who’s hot and who’s not: Springboks finish with a flourish, Sam Cane enjoys special century while Rugby Championship table doesn’t lie for Wallabies Check who's hot and not following the week's on and off-field action. Who's hot and who's not
Colin Newboult 28 Sep 2024 Beauden Barrett in emotional tribute to ‘hell of a leader’ Sam Cane who put himself ‘in dark places’ Sam Cane has received plenty of plaudits after becoming the 13th All Black to reach the 100 cap mark. New Zealand
James While 28 Sep 2024 All Blacks v Wallabies: Five takeaways from a ‘breathless’ Bledisloe as Wellington rises to bid farewell to legendary duo Our five takeaways as the All Blacks claimed a 33-13 victory over the Wallabies in Wellington. Rugby Championship
Jared Wright 28 Sep 2024 Sam Cane feels ‘really lucky’ after All Blacks milestone and hails ‘special’ next-gen Sam Cane spoke glowingly about the Wellington crowd and the next generation of All Blacks. New Zealand
Jared Wright 28 Sep 2024 All Blacks centurion list: Sam Cane becomes the 13th legend to play 100 Test matches Sam Cane is officially an All Blacks' centurion becoming the 13th New Zealander to reach the milestone. New Zealand
Jared Wright 26 Sep 2024 All Blacks team winners and losers as ‘uncompromising’ Sam Cane joins ‘illustrious list’ while TJ Perenara gets a ‘fitting send-off’ We pick out our winners and losers from Scott Robertson's All Blacks team to face the Wallabies in Bledisloe II. New Zealand
