October 2024
- Opinion
- AFR Weekend
The haka is overused and we shouldn’t just stand for it
It is preposterous that opponents are supposed to be mute and reverential while 15 man mountains threaten to tear them to tiny pieces, writes Oliver Brown.
- Oliver Brown
October 2023
Wallabies’ World Cup survival now depends on the team they just beat
After a bonus point win over Portugal, Australia’s hopes of staying in the World Cup now depend on the very same team winning well against Fiji.
- Updated
- Simon Poidevin
September 2023
France beats New Zealand 27-13 in Rugby World Cup opener
Prolific winger Damian Penaud grabbed a crucial try 15 minutes into the second half, and France never let the lead go.
August 2022
Wallabies’ comeback overwhelms Pumas, All Blacks lose
The Australian pack took hold of a scrappy match in the second half by retaining the ball and turning the pressure on Argentina.
August 2021
All Blacks pull out of Perth test
Due to the New Zealand lockdown, they have also NZ scrapped home tests against South Africa. ,
- Ian Ransom
January 2021
Silver Lake in talks for stake in NZ's All Blacks
The US private equity firm is in advanced talks to buy a minority stake in the commercial activities of New Zealand Rugby.
- Paulina Duran
November 2020
Jefferies onside as NZ Rugby investor talks heat up
New Zealand Rugby has crossed the ditch for advice in handling its own breakdown.
- Sarah Thompson, Anthony Macdonald and Tim Boyd
September 2019
All Blacks dragged into Stop Adani campaign
The New Zealand All Blacks will face pressure from anti-coal activists to cancel a sponsorship deal with insurance company AIG over alleged contracts with Adani.
- James Fernyhough