The only team with a winning record against defending champion New Zealand lost it after Ireland was blown away 40-0 in the Women's Rugby World Cup in Brighton on Sunday. Ireland had won two of their ...

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — France’s selection of eight uncapped players among a team of unknowns for the first test against New Zealand on Saturday highlights again rugby’s failure to develop an ...

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson has made 10 changes to his starting lineup for Saturday’s third rugby test against France, naming hooker Brodie McAlister to make his ...

Hosts Australia and three-time champions New Zealand were drawn into the same group Wednesday for the expanded Rugby World Cup in 2027, with the winner likely to meet defending champions South Africa ...

The All Blacks will open their 2026 test season against France at the new One New Zealand Stadium in Christchurch, more than 15 years after a devastating earthquake hit the city, New Zealand Rugby ...

The draw for the pool stage of the 2027 Rugby World Cup took place on Wednesday, 3 December at 09:00 GMT in Sydney. The tournament, which will be staged in Australia from 1 October to 13 November, has ...

South Africa started and finished 2025 as the world's number one-ranked side, and their extraordinary depth and monstrous ...

The All Blacks will play France in July in the first rugby Test at their new permanent rugby stadium in Christchurch, more ...

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — France’s selection of eight uncapped players among a team of unknowns for the first test against New Zealand on Saturday highlights again rugby’s failure to develop an ...