NEW-ZEALAND

England rolling

England forwards coach laughs off call from NZ to outlaw rolling mauls

England forwards coach Richard Cockerill has hit back at calls in New Zealand to outlaw the maul by declaring they will continue to use an important weapon in their arsenal.

Dane Coles

Veteran All Black Dane Coles to hang up his boots after 2023 World Cup

All Blacks veteran hooker Dane Coles has announced that he will retire after the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France later this year.

Springboks

All Blacks confirm venue for massive Springbok clash in July

South Africa and New Zealand will meet only once in this year's Rugby Championship when they clash at the Mount Smart Stadium in Auckland on July 15.

Campbell Johnstone

Campbell Johnstone becomes first All Black to announce he is gay

Former New Zealand international Campbell Johnstone has become the first All Black to announce he is gay.

Springbok Sevens

Blitzboks have to adapt quickly in New Zealand

The Springbok Sevens will not only have to cope with the time difference and massive home support but also blending in a raft of new players at HSBC New Zealand Sevens in Hamilton this weekend.

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Boks, All Blacks to square off twice before Rugby World Cup

Springbok fans can look forward to two showdowns with New Zealand in the build-up to the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France.

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