Sunday 28 February, 2021
The 38-year-old won two World Cups during a hugely successful 12-year spell with New Zealand.
The Wallabies needed to earn a bonus point and win by 101 points to overhaul New Zealand in the final game.
New Zealand paid tribute to Diego Maradona before the haka.
If the All Blacks fail to win on Saturday against the Pumas, they will become the first New Zealand team to lose three in a row since 1998.
New Zealand will take on Argentina this weekend.
Nicolas Sanchez scored all of the Pumas’ points in a 25-15 win in Sydney.
The prop was sent off for a dangerous tackle in last week’s match against Australia
Du’Plessis Kirifi and prop George Bower have been included in Ian Foster’s latest squad.
The All Blacks scored four tries to bounce back after last week’s Bledisloe draw.
‘All year we’ve been told that we can’t compete…’
New Zealand Rugby was up in arms when the initial schedule of the four-nation tournament was released.
The fixtures for the 2020 Championship were revealed but the Kiwis expressed their frustration.
Alex Hodgman, Tupou Vaa’i, Quinten Strange, Cullen Grace, Caleb Clarke, Will Jordan and Hoskins Sotutu are in.
Will Jordan scored a dramatic winner as the South Island snatched a 38-35 win.
The 23-year-old had an option in his contract that would have allowed him to move.
It has been reported that several big-name former All Blacks are behind the expansion bid.
Almost half of New Zealand’s top-flight players believe NZR had not made the right choice in appointing Ian Foster.
The traditional fixture is set to return in August.
The Test would be a 14-a-side match on December 5 in Australia.
The 22-year-old has agreed a new four-year contract with the Newcastle Knights.
The 27-year-old lock helped his side to a win over the Hurricanes yesterday.
The Crusaders lock made his New Zealand debut against Ireland back in 2016.
The 36-year-old will hang up his boots to move into coaching full-time.
The 54-cap All Black previously played for the Hurricanes Super Rugby side in his native Wellington.
The 29-year-old’s move to Toulon fell through due to a shoulder injury.
Threat of no rugby this year has led to New Zealand Rugby Union considering severe cuts.
The former Wales boss will be head coach on a third Lions tour next year.
The Munster star is hoping to raise €15,000 for Barnardos Ireland.
It has been warned the coronavirus pandemic could cost it up to NZ$100 million (US$60 million) in lost revenue.
‘We believe that there is great value in making this a regular national team.’
Jason Holland has been promoted to the main role with the Wellington-based club.
John Plumtree and Greg Feek will work under new coach Ian Foster.
New Zealand appoint Ian Foster as he replaces Steve Hansen on a two-year deal.
Ex-All Blacks Justin Marshall wants to see rugby’s eligibility laws relaxed.
Savea injured his knee in the All Blacks’ World Cup defeat against England.
The former Ireland head coach said the Fields of Athenry drowned out the haka at the New Zealand match last month.
The former Wales coach says he would consider the position if it came up again in the future.
Jamie Joseph and Dave Rennie are on the list, with Warren Gatland also believed to be in contention.
Some big names in the All Blacks set-up bid farewell in Tokyo this evening.
The outgoing head coach hopes to see the Welsh winning Six Nations titles in years to come.
