All Blacks XV overcome early wobbles to take win in Japan

The All Blacks XV have shaken off some first half wobbles to take a comfortable win in the first game of their short Japan tour. A stronger second half featuring some free-flowing attack that put on 27 points and a disciplined defence that didn't allow any response from the hosts led

Black Ferns set for Canada challenge

Black Ferns Co-Captain Ruahei Demant alongside Canada Captain Sophie de Goede. Photo credit: NZ Rugby. The Black Ferns coaches have named a powerful match day 23 to face Canada in their second Test match of the Pacific Four Series. The teams will go head-to-head at TD Stadium, in Ottawa, on Saturday evening,

One debutant named in All Blacks in opener against Argentina

All Blacks selectors have unveiled their first team of the year, naming one debutant to face Argentina in the opening Test of the Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship in Mendoza. Emoni Narawa is set to become All Black 1208 after being selected to run out on the right wing at Estadio Malvinas Argentinas,

All Blacks XV team named for first clash against Japan XV

The All Blacks XV team has been named to play Japan XV at Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium in Tokyo on Saturday 8 July, kick-off at 5.00PM JST (8.00PM NZST). The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sport. The matchday 23 is as follows (Super Rugby Club, Province) Xavier Numia