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1dLiam Napier

Serious state of flux: NZ Rugby's challenges extend beyond All Blacks coach

Not so long ago New Zealand was the envy of the rugby world, the golden age from 2011 to 2015 produced arguably the greatest team in history. These days, though, New Zealand finds itself in a serious state of flux.

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2dBrittany Mitchell

'Vulnerable, not weak': ABs greats defend NZR

Two All Black greats have downplayed any talk of a New Zealand rugby crisis following the shock decision to dismiss All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson two years from the Rugby World Cup and months before the 'Greatest Rivalry' tour of South Africa.

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3dLiam Napier

Hurricanes ready to drop 'nearly men' tag and batte for title contention

The usual suspects should be there at the business end but Super Rugby Pacific is sure to throw up twists and turns this season. One of those could be the rise of the Hurricanes.

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7dSam Bruce

'Can't swap sides': Schmidt loyal to Wallabies

Joe Schmidt has confirmed he will not be applying for the vacant All Blacks job, citing a "loyalty" to the Wallabies players and staff which meant he couldn't simply "swap sides".

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9dSam Bruce

'That's a big call': World Rugby boss rejects rugby league assessment

World Rugby chairman Brett Robinson has rejected suggestions the sport is slowly morphing into rugby league, but he admits there is plenty to discuss when the shape of game conference takes place later this month.

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18dESPN staff

Schmidt rules himself out of All Blacks role

Wallabies coach Joe Schmdit has reportedly ruled himself out of All Blacks coaching contention, according to reports.

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21dESPN staff

Boks, All Blacks take 'Greatest Rivalry' Stateside

The Springboks and All Blacks will play the fourth and final Test of their "Greatest Rivalry" series at the home of the Baltimore Ravens in September.

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22dSam Bruce

The All Blacks' brutal feedback that pushed Razor past the point of no return

Scott Robertson never found his groove as All Blacks coach. In the end, even with Richie Mo'unga returning, New Zealand Rugby were provided feedback they couldn't ignore.

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29dESPN

All Blacks part ways with Scott Robertson

The All Blacks have parted ways with embattled coach Scott Robertson after a disappointing 2025 season.

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7dESPN staff

Force, Crusaders dominate opposition in trials

Super Rugby Pacific 2026 is almost upon us with season kick-off just a month away!

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71dESPN

Ireland-Springboks final? AI predicts Rugby World Cup 2027

With just under two years until the tournament begins, ESPN has looked to AI to analyse and determine who will be crowned the 2027 Rugby World Cup champions.

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71dSam Bruce

Rugby World Cup 2027: Wallabies drawn with All Blacks; are Australia better off losing?

So the Wallabies and All Blacks have been drawn alongside each other in Pool A for Rugby World Cup 2027. Extrapolating the format out, that might not be a bad game for Australia to lose.

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72dTom Hamilton

Rugby World Cup draw: Pool-by-pool analysis as All Blacks-Wallabies headlines

The 2027 Rugby World Cup draw took place on Wednesday. Here's how it impacts, England, Australia, New Zealand and much more.

2027 Rugby World Cup draw (02:21)

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72dJames Regan

Rugby World Cup draw: England to face Wales, Australia vs. New Zealand - as it happened

Follow ESPN's live updates of the draw for the 2027 Rugby World Cup and discover who the likes of England, Ireland, South Africa and New Zealand will face in Pool play.

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71dESPN

Trans-Tasman battle headlines RWC draw

Trans-Tasman foes Australia and New Zealand have been drawn alongside eachother in Pool A for the first time in Rugby World Cup history.

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72dESPN

RWC 2027 Draw: everything you need to know

An expanded 2027 Rugby World Cup means more teams and more excitement, but how does it all work?

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73dESPN

2027 Rugby World Cup draw: How to watch, time

The Rugby World Cup draw is set to take place on Wednesday. Here's how to follow along.

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73dLiam Napier

New Zealand Rugby is facing myriad challenges -- with All Blacks at the top of the list

New Zealand Rugby is on the hunt for a new CEO. The person who lands the job will have a hefty to-do list, from an underperforming All Blacks and concerns around Scott Robertson right down to the grassroots and the threat of NRL.

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77dESPN

R360 league delays launch until 2028, cites need for more time

R360, the proposed breakaway league that was meant to revolutionise club rugby, has delayed its launch until 2028.

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80dJames Regan

England's Maro Itoje, Tom Curry named in World Rugby Team of the Year

England forwards Maro Itoje and Tom Curry have been named in World Rugby's Team of the Year, which is dominated by South Africa.

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81dTom Hamilton and James Regan

Overreactions: England are Six Nations favourites? Ireland in a rut?

It was the final big weekend of international rugby this year which saw England maintain their winning run and South Africa topple Ireland.

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82dPA

Wales 26-52 New Zealand Tom Rogers hat trick in vain in heavy home defeat

Tom Rogers became the first Wales player to score a hat-trick against New Zealand as the All Blacks maintained their dominance in the fixture with a 52-26 victory in Cardiff.

New Zealand power past Wales in Cardiff (01:16)

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84dESPN

Wales vs. New Zealand: How to watch, kick-off time, latest news

Wales host the All Blacks in Cardiff on Saturday in their third Test of the autumn. Here is everything you need to know ahead of the match.

2025 The Rugby Championship Table

Rugby Championship
R	Team	GP	PD	P
1	South Africa	6	+57	19
2	New Zealand	6	+8	19
3	Australia	6	-13	11
4	Argentina	6	-52	10

2025 Top ScorersThe Rugby Championship

Points
Tries

Damian McKenzie , FB
33
Matches 6
Beauden Barrett , FH
19
Matches 5
Samisoni Taukei'aho , H
15
Matches 6
Quinn Tupaea , C
15
Matches 5
Leroy Carter , SH
15
Matches 3
Sevu Reece , W
10
Matches 2
Cam Roigard , SH
10
Matches 2
Ardie Savea , FL
5
Matches 6
Will Jordan , FB
5
Matches 6
Fletcher Newell , P
5
Matches 6
Billy Proctor , C
5
Matches 5
Cortez Ratima , SH
5
Matches 4
George Bower , P
5
Matches 1
Caleb Clarke , W
5
Matches 1
Emoni Narawa , C
5
Matches 1
Jordie Barrett , C
2
Matches 6
Tupou Vaa'i , L
0
Matches 6
Fabian Holland , L
0
Matches 6
Codie Taylor , H
0
Matches 5
Scott Barrett , L
0
Matches 5
Ethan de Groot , P
0
Matches 5
Simon Parker , FL
0
Matches 5
Tamaiti Williams , P
0
Matches 5
Wallace Sititi , FL
0
Matches 5
Patrick Tuipulotu , L
0
Matches 4

Samisoni Taukei'aho , H
3
Matches 6
Quinn Tupaea , C
3
Matches 5
Leroy Carter , SH
3
Matches 3
Sevu Reece , W
2
Matches 2
Cam Roigard , SH
2
Matches 2
Ardie Savea , FL
1
Matches 6
Will Jordan , FB
1
Matches 6
Fletcher Newell , P
1
Matches 6
Billy Proctor , C
1
Matches 5
Cortez Ratima , SH
1
Matches 4
George Bower , P
1
Matches 1
Caleb Clarke , W
1
Matches 1
Emoni Narawa , C
1
Matches 1
Damian McKenzie , FB
0
Matches 6
Beauden Barrett , FH
0
Matches 5
Jordie Barrett , C
0
Matches 6
Tupou Vaa'i , L
0
Matches 6
Fabian Holland , L
0
Matches 6
Codie Taylor , H
0
Matches 5
Scott Barrett , L
0
Matches 5
Ethan de Groot , P
0
Matches 5
Simon Parker , FL
0
Matches 5
Tamaiti Williams , P
0
Matches 5
Wallace Sititi , FL
0
Matches 5
Patrick Tuipulotu , L
0
Matches 4

2025 RankingsThe Rugby Championship

NZL2^nd
Tries Scored 1^st South Africa : 27 Tries Scored
SOU1^st
21
27
NZL2^nd
Points Difference 1^st South Africa : 57 Points Difference
SOU1^st
8
57