All Blacks call for injury cover after bruising 1st test against South Africa

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand has been forced to call up a veteran and a rookie as injury cover after Saturday's ...

Jordan double stuns South Africa as New Zealand clinch statement victory

Will Jordan scored twice for the All Blacks in their dominant 33-16 victory in South Africa as the world champions lost the opening match of their series ...

Rugby-New Zealand call up replacements after concussion injuries in first test

JOHANNESBURG, Aug 22 (Reuters) - New Zealand have called up veteran prop forward Ofa Tu’ungafasi and promising lock Jamie ...

All Blacks stun South Africa 33-16 at Ellis Park and snap Springboks' 12-test win streak

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — New Zealand stunned South Africa 33-16 at Ellis Park on Saturday and drew first blood in their historic ...

New Zealand produce masterclass in weathering the storm as South Africa disintegrate at Ellis Park

The second half began in a similar vein and Kolbe further extended South Africa’s lead with another penalty, awarded for ...

Rugby-Tension with South Africa fuels prospect of better play, says All Blacks captain

JOHANNESBURG, Aug 21 (Reuters) - The increasing tension between hosts South Africa and the touring New Zealand team ahead of ...
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South Africa Test series a lot tougher than a World Cup says All Blacks coach Rennie

New Zealand head coach Dave Rennie said on Monday that playing a four-Test series against South Africa "will be a lot tougher ...