SIZZLE: 2018 Rugby Championship
In an enthralling test match the Springboks did the unthinkable: Beat the All Blacks on their own turf. Will they be able to pull off a sweep when they meet again in Round 6?
The 1014 Rugby explore how The Springboks negated The All Blacks strengths. How they adjusted their defence. How The All Blacks modified their 1331 structure. The drop kick question and more.
The Springboks scored one of the most remarkable – and possibly one of the most important – wins in their history on Saturday – as they shocked the world champion All Blacks 36-34 in their Castle Lager Rugby Championship game in Wellington.
Join Team All Blacks inside the All Blacks changing room and hear from Captain Kieran Read, following the All Blacks 34 – 36 Investec Rugby Championship loss to South Africa, in Wellington.
All Blacks not underestimating England-beating Boks
New Zealand’s assistant coach Ian Foster has said the world champions are not underestimating the Springboks ahead of their encounter on Saturday. Since last... Read more
WATCH: In the sheds with the All Blacks after Australian victory
The All Blacks share some thoughts in the shed after their Rugby Championship victory over Australia this past weekend, which marked Sam Whitelock’s 100th... Read more
Etzebeth Colossal: Rants and Raves
In my weekly rants and raves for Independent Media’s IOL, my focus is on Eben Etzebeth’s immediate and enormous impact in his 80 minute... Read more
Celebrating Sam Whitelock’s “Super Try” ahead of 100th test
All Blacks lock Sam Whitelock is set to play his 100th test this weekend, after debuting back in 2010. Here’s a look back at... Read more
All Blacks coach says red-hot Richie’s time will come
Crusaders in-form flyhalf Richie Mo’unga was named in the All Blacks’s Rugby Championship squad but the All Blacks coach Steve Hansen was insistent that... Read more
Erasmus speaks of gap to be closed on All Blacks
While Springbok director of rugby Rassie Eramus is happy with trajectory of his side following their series-securing wins against England, he knows that there... Read more
Brilliant Barrett brothers bury France
The Barrett brothers Beauden and Jordie Barrett inspired an All Blacks second half comeback as they smashed France at Eden Park. The All Blacks... Read more
All Blacks blood three new caps against France
All Blacks coach Steven Hansen included three uncapped players in his All Blacks squad to play France, but there is no place for Hurricanes... Read more
Barrett is world’s best as Rieko is rugby’s rookie of year
Beauden Barrett was judged the best men’s player in the sport for the second successive year and Rieko Ioane the young pnnnlayer of the... Read more
Rampant Rieko keeps All Blacks on top of the world
Rieko Ioane scored twice in the second half as the All Blacks beat Wales for the 30th successive time and ended the season as... Read more
Sonny Bill’s brilliance sinks feisty Scots
It took the attacking brilliance of Sonny Bill Williams to ensure New Zealand avoided a first ever defeat to Scotland. Williams’s attacking game is... Read more
Record breaking All Blacks a mix of awesome and awful
The All Blacks sizzled, stumbled and soared in winning by 20 points against France in Paris. The All Blacks also became the first team... Read more
