Colin Newboult 04 Jul 2026 All Blacks player ratings: Cam Roigard ‘absolutely incredible’ as workhorse ‘justifies’ Dave Rennie’s bold call All Blacks player ratings following their victory over France in the Nations Championship. New Zealand
Jared Wright 04 Jul 2026 Cam Roigard and Will Jordan braces see All Blacks kick-start Dave Rennie era with epic helter-skelter victory over France The All Blacks clinched a thrilling victory over France in their first Test under new head coach Dave Rennie. Internationals
James While 03 Jul 2026 Nations Championship: The staggering pay disparity in international rugby as ‘floor drops away’ south of the equator Ahead of the inaugural Nations Championship, we look at the pay figures for each of the 12 competing teams and the difference is staggering. Internationals
Colin Newboult 03 Jul 2026 Sir John Kirwan reveals Ruben Love fly-half bow in the pipeline for ‘four or five years’ after being identified by All Blacks legend Sir John Kirwan has weighed into the debate over the composition of Dave Rennie's All Blacks backline. New Zealand
Jared Wright 03 Jul 2026 Sir John Kirwan backs ‘Sam Cane-type’ flanker to star following surprise All Blacks selection Sir John Kirwan believes that All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has hit the right balance for his back-five forwards to face France. New Zealand
Adam Kyriacou 03 Jul 2026 Nations Championship: Predictions, team news, kick-off times, how to watch and referee appointments for Round One Round One of the inaugural Nations Championship is here and we bring you the team news, match details and how to watch info ahead of kick-off. Internationals
Colin Newboult 03 Jul 2026 Stephen Donald accuses French of ‘faking injuries’ as All Blacks find bench formula: ‘Forget the Springboks Bomb Squad’ Stephen Donald expects France to slow the game down, but believes the All Blacks have the bench to counteract that. New Zealand
Colin Newboult 03 Jul 2026 Ardie Savea blasts ‘rubbish’ France criticism as captain calls for All Blacks ‘brutality’ Ardie Savea insists that it is not an understrength France side. New Zealand
Colin Newboult 03 Jul 2026 Dave Rennie opens up on his All Blacks ‘mindset’ after criticism of Scott Robertson’s conservatism Dave Rennie is looking to alter the All Blacks mindset following an underwhelming couple of years. New Zealand
James While 02 Jul 2026 All Blacks v France prediction: Dave Rennie to begin reign with victory as rivalry that ‘does not do ordinary’ adds a fresh chapter in ‘full noise’ of new house Dave Rennie starts his reign as All Blacks head coach on Saturday against a France side shorn of its stars and entirely unbothered by it. Internationals
Colin Newboult 02 Jul 2026 Dave Rennie addresses Ardie Savea switch after ‘real physical presence’ gets nod in captain’s old spot Dave Rennie made his biggest All Blacks selection call in the back-row. New Zealand
Colin Newboult 02 Jul 2026 ‘I don’t like that term’ – Dave Rennie distances himself from All Blacks ‘Bomb Squad’ after picking power-packed bench Dave Rennie is refusing to follow the Springboks' lead despite picking an impactful bench. New Zealand
Louis Chapman Coombe 02 Jul 2026 France team v All Blacks: Five takeaways as Maxime Lucu captaincy call ‘symbolic’ in ‘no B-team’ selection from Fabien Galthie Our five key takeaways from Fabien Galthie's France team to face the All Blacks. France
Colin Newboult 02 Jul 2026 Dave Rennie reveals how Will Jordan conversation led to surprise All Blacks back three selection: ‘Two best full-backs in the world’ Dave Rennie has opted to name both Damian McKenzie and Will Jordan in the back three. New Zealand
Jared Wright 02 Jul 2026 All Blacks team: Five takeaways as ‘bold selections’ hint at Dave Rennie ‘moving with the times’ after Scott Robertson reluctance Five takeaways from Dave Rennie's first All Blacks matchday 23. New Zealand
Jack Tunney 02 Jul 2026 France team v All Blacks: Damian Penaud back from brutal axe, Aussie powerhouse debuts and Bordeaux hero ends six-year retirement hiatus Fabien Galthié has made some major inclusions in his France line-up for their opening match of the inaugural Nations Championship. France
Colin Newboult 02 Jul 2026 All Blacks team: Winners and losers as Dave Rennie reveals his ‘blueprint’ following ‘boldest’ selection call Our winners and losers from the All Blacks team to face France this weekend. New Zealand
Jared Wright 02 Jul 2026 All Blacks team: Dave Rennie’s selection surprises with two debutants included, Ruben Love handed the keys while shock Will Jordan and loose forward decisions made Dave Rennie has named his first All Blacks matchday 23 for the clash against France. New Zealand
Louis Chapman Coombe 01 Jul 2026 Rugby Transfers: Aphelele Fassi in triple Japanese signing, England international makes decision on future and All Black on the move Check out the latest round up of rugby transfers from across the globe. News
Colin Newboult 01 Jul 2026 Kieran Read: Dave Rennie ‘needs to make changes’ and the evidence which will show new All Blacks boss has ’embraced’ it Kieran Read delves into Dave Rennie's first game as All Blacks boss and what he wants to see. New Zealand
Colin Newboult 01 Jul 2026 Dave Rennie set to select three All Blacks bolters and in-form Ruben Love as new era sees bold approach after Scott Robertson conservatism Reports suggest that Dave Rennie will hand out three All Blacks debuts this weekend. New Zealand
Colin Newboult 30 Jun 2026 Quade Cooper: The ‘big difference’ Dave Rennie will make and what the All Blacks ‘lacked’ under Scott Robertson Quade Cooper knows Dave Rennie well after the new All Blacks boss rescued his international career. New Zealand
Colin Newboult 30 Jun 2026 Ruben Love the ‘biggest risk’ for Dave Rennie as Sir John Kirwan urges new All Blacks boss to take ‘next step’ Sir John Kirwan hopes to see a bold approach from the All Blacks and their head coach Dave Rennie when they face France. New Zealand
Louis Chapman Coombe 30 Jun 2026 Predicted France team v All Blacks: Fabien Galthie to go ‘all in’ on Bordeaux-Begles core Planet Rugby takes a look at how France could line up to face the All Blacks on Saturday. France
Colin Newboult 30 Jun 2026 Damian McKenzie’s verdict on Ruben Love as judgement day beckons over All Blacks 10 battle It looks like it will be Damian McKenzie v Ruben Love for the key All Blacks fly-half position. New Zealand
Jack Tunney 28 Jun 2026 South Africa open World Championship with a century of points while New Zealand match abandoned following lightning strikes The 2026 World Rugby Junior World Championship has begun in Georgia! Internationals
Louis Chapman Coombe 28 Jun 2026 Rugby Australia and New Zealand Rugby announce historic Anzac Day Bledisloe Cup Tests The agreement sees the 2027 Bledisloe Cup comprise three Tests for the first time since 2021. Internationals
Colin Newboult 27 Jun 2026 Ex-All Black in awe of the Springboks as Rassie Erasmus credited for ‘changing the game’ A former All Black is in awe of the Springboks and Rassie Erasmus. South Africa
Colin Newboult 27 Jun 2026 All Blacks great ‘changes mind’ about ‘on fire’ Ruben Love and Dave Rennie ‘would have seen it too’ More and more pundits are backing Ruben Love for a starting All Blacks role. New Zealand
Colin Newboult 26 Jun 2026 Murray Mexted spots ‘one weakness’ in All Blacks squad as he predicts Dave Rennie curveball to solve problem The former All Blacks back-rower is concerned by one area ahead of their 2026 Test opener against France. New Zealand
