

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.
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.
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.
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".
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.
Wallabies coach Joe Schmdit has reportedly ruled himself out of All Blacks coaching contention, according to reports.
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.
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.
The All Blacks have parted ways with embattled coach Scott Robertson after a disappointing 2025 season.
Super Rugby Pacific 2026 is almost upon us with season kick-off just a month away!
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.
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.
The 2027 Rugby World Cup draw took place on Wednesday. Here's how it impacts, England, Australia, New Zealand and much more.
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.
Trans-Tasman foes Australia and New Zealand have been drawn alongside eachother in Pool A for the first time in Rugby World Cup history.
An expanded 2027 Rugby World Cup means more teams and more excitement, but how does it all work?
The Rugby World Cup draw is set to take place on Wednesday. Here's how to follow along.
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.
R360, the proposed breakaway league that was meant to revolutionise club rugby, has delayed its launch until 2028.
England forwards Maro Itoje and Tom Curry have been named in World Rugby's Team of the Year, which is dominated by South Africa.
It was the final big weekend of international rugby this year which saw England maintain their winning run and South Africa topple Ireland.
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.
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.
| 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 |


