Photo by Aaron Gillions / action press The All Blacks’ selectors have named their team to play Australia at Eden Park this Saturday evening, with Ardie Savea to captain the side following a shoulder injury to Scott Barrett. LIVE on Sky Sport – Saturday 27 September: All Blacks vs Australia, 5:05PM (NZST).
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Black Ferns crushed by Canada as World Cup title defence ends
Black Ferns crash to semifinal defeat against Canada in women’s Rugby World Cup At Ashton Gate, Bristol: Black Ferns 19 (Tanya Kalounivale 26’, Liana Mikaele-Tu’u 56’, Braxton Sorensen-McGee 65’ tries; Renee Holmes, Sorensen-McGee 2 con) Canada 34 (Justine Pelletier 8’, Asia Hogan-Rochester 11’, Florence Symond 24’, Sophie de Goede 35’, Alex Tessier 43’
West Coast Rugby Union sanctioned during Heartland Championship
West Coast Rugby Union has received a financial penalty and points sanction following a breach of Heartland Championship player eligibility rules. Following an investigation into player eligibility, New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has confirmed that West Coast Rugby Union breached the competition regulations during the 2025 Heartland Championship. One player did not
Farah Palmer Cup Team Lists (Including Championship Final)
Find key match information and team lists below (teams are added as they are named): It’s set to be a huge weekend in the Farah Palmer Cup, with Otago and Northland battling for the Championship Grand Final, while the Premiership heads into its final regular season round. CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND FINAL Otago v Northland Sunday
Black Ferns v Canada: A Rivalry in Numbers
The road to Rugby World Cup glory takes another step this weekend as the Black Ferns prepare for a blockbuster semi-final against Canada. The two nations have built a compelling rivalry over the years – driven by tight contests, surprising results, and the weight of history. Here’s how the numbers stack