In the above video, New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen was forced to make a late change to All Blacks selection, with an injury-forced change to his starting XV. With the Bledisloe Cup Test just over one day away, Matt Todd has been replaced by Ardie Savea. Hansen, speaking to media after the All Blacks […] READ MORE
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Wholesale Changes for All Blacks v Argentina; The Rugby Championship
With so many wholesale changes for All Blacks v Argentina on Saturday, it appears that the rotation is being utilized during The Rugby Championship 2017 READ MORE
Why Not Ardie Savea? The Search for the Next All Blacks Number Eight
The All Blacks and Steve Hansen’s multiple choices are an 'wonderful type of headache' to have, and one which most head coaches would want every day. Ardie Savea will play again at number 8 against the Stormers tonight, and can show us if he is ready to take the spot as the commander of the pack. READ MORE
Kieran Read injury raises concern for All Blacks v Lions availability
Overnight, the Kieran Read injury sustained during the Cheetahs v Crusaders game has raised concerns for the New Zealand All Blacks team. That, along with minor surgery taken by Jerome Kaino and an ankle sprain for Ben Smith, places an injury-cloud over all three men’s All Blacks v Lions availability. Injury is an issue for […] READ MORE
Sunwolves v Hurricanes: Comparison of Super Rugby Styles
The comparison of Super Rugby styles shows how a team like the 'Canes have progressed. In reality, it might have taken 20 seasons to perfect their style of game. A long wait for a championship, so for Japan rugby fans, results like yesterday form part of a long-term vision. READ MORE
Hurricanes All Set For 2017
2016 was banner year for the Hurricanes Super Rugby franchise, putting the ‘crushing disappointment’ of losing the 2015 final on their home turf to the Highlanders behind them. They did that to finally take their maiden title, beating the Emirates Lions 20-3 in the decider at Westpac Stadium, Wellington. This year, target will firmly be […] READ MORE
Last Word On Rugby MC50 Most Influential Rugby Player Series 39-42
Celebrating our game, Last Word On Rugby have combined the wealth of knowledge from all our staff and writers, to come up with the MC50 Most Influential Player Series. A list that profiles the many and growing number of players in World Rugby who are either the MVP of their country, competition or code: we […] READ MORE
Backyard Rugby Skills Build Savea Confidence
Brothers can often be the most fiercest of competitors. The internal battles fought over time can bring out the best from each. So for the Savea boys, those times pretending they were All Blacks developing their backyard rugby skills have come true. On August 20, at ANZ Stadium in Sydney, Ardie Savea made his test debut–substituted on for […] READ MORE
Sam Cane Out For Six Weeks
Sam Cane will miss the rest of the The Rugby Championship after suffering a hamstring injury during the match against Argentina last weekend. READ MORE