All Blacks
All Blacks’ experiment adds exciting element to big match
Richie Mo'unga will start at first-five and Beauden Barrett at fullback when the All Blacks play the Springboks on Saturday night. Coach Steve Hansen explains his decisions, while reporter Joe Porter… Video, Audio
Hansen punts on newcomers against Pumas
Steve Hansen is prepared to put New Zealand's unbeaten record against Argentina on the line in the name of World Cup fine-tuning when the teams meet in a fascinating Rugby Championship Test.
Five uncapped players in All Blacks team for Argentina
RNZ rugby correspondent Joe Porter joins Lisa Owen to discuss the All Blacks team and Argentina's chances of claiming their first ever win over New Zealand. Video, Audio
History beckons for All Blacks
The All Blacks begin their quest to make history when they kick off the Rugby Championship against Argentina, two months out from the world cup.
Mediawatch for 7 July 2019
Cancer coverage stirs action and emotions; giving Austria's far-right a platform; All Black jersey reveal pulls wool over fans' eyes Audio
All Black jersey reveal pulls the wool over fans' eyes
The latest World Cup jersey was unveiled with a comprehensive All Blacks PR blitz this week - and a premium price tag.. The media marvelled at its cutting edge design, but it wasn’t clear whether…
Sports commentator Brendan Telfer - Black Caps & AB squad
Brendan talks to Lynn about the Cricket World Cup, which has so many threads, and he also takes a look at the All Black squad of 39 players. Audio
New All Black thought he'd missed selection
Luke Jacobson says he "blanked out for a little bit" when he was named in the All Blacks squad for the Rugby Championship.
Crusaders and All Blacks lose Crotty and Barrett
The Crusaders have lost Ryan Crotty and Scott Barrett for Saturday's Super Rugby final against the Jaguares in Christchurch.
Few surprises expected in All Blacks squad
Sports Call - Don't expect many bolters or shock selections, Steve Hansen's first All Black squad for a World Cup year will be typically conservative, writes Joe Porter.
All Blacks' World Cup jersey unveiled
The jersey pays homeage to both Māori and Japanese cultures.
Hansen praise not gone to SBW's head
Sonny Bill Williams isn't reading too much into praise from All Blacks coach Steve Hansen ahead of this year's Rugby World Cup.
Japan becoming leading destination for NZ rugby players
Japan is becoming a leading destination for New Zealand rugby players heading offshore due to its short season, quick flight home and rugby that's a bit easier on the body than the bloodied fields of… Audio
Sam Whitelock staying with New Zealand Rugby
All Black lock Sam Whitelock has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby until 2023 although he will take a sabbatical.
Rieko running hot for Blues
Forget breaks. All Blacks wing Rieko Ioane prefers the gas anyway.
More surgery for SBW
All Blacks midfielder Sonny Bill Williams is expected to miss around six weeks of Super Rugby because he needs more knee surgery.
Dagg forced to hang up his boots
Israel Dagg has announced his immediate retirement from rugby at just 30 years of age.
Aaron Smith: 'I've got a lot to achieve in New Zealand'
The All Blacks and Highlanders halfback says he was offered multiple overseas deals but decided they weren't worth leaving New Zealand for.
Tew: Nations Championship not off table yet
New Zealand Rugby chief executive Steve Tew believes it's too early to say the proposed Nations Championship won't go ahead because of concerns in the Northern Hemisphere.
Kieran Read to leave All Blacks to play in Japan
All Blacks captain Kieran Read will leave New Zealand after this year's World Cup. He announced today that he has accepted an offer to play in Japan for two seasons. Video, Audio
