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World Rugby rankings: Springboks hold top spot as All Blacks narrow the gap further
South Africa continue to lead the World Rugby rankings, though New Zealand are narrowing the gap with only 1.06 points between the sides ahead of this weekend's fixtures.
All Blacks silence doubters with clinical series-clinching victory over France
The All Blacks delivered a much-improved performance as they clinched an emphatic 43-17 triumph over France in Wellington.
Ardie Savea leads All Blacks against France in second Test
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has made two injury-enforced changes to his starting XV that face France in the second Test match at Sky Stadium in Wellington on Saturday.
Blow for All Blacks as captain Scott Barrett ruled out of France series
The All Blacks have confirmed that captain Scott Barrett will miss the remainder of the Test series against France.
All Blacks pushed to the brink by second-string France side in Dunedin
The All Blacks were made to sweat in their 2025 season opener before edging a determined and understrength France side 31-27 in Dunedin to take a 1-0 series lead.
All Blacks name Beauden Barrett at flyhalf for first Test against France
All Blacks selectors Scott Robertson, Scott Hansen and Jason Ryan have named their team to play France in the first match of the three-test July Series at Forysth Barr Stadium in Dunedin.
