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Coles keeping emotions in check ahead of World Cup swansong

Knowing he's heading into his last outings on the international stage, All Blacks hooker Dane Coles has been keen not to be swayed by the emotions that evokes while preparing for the Rugby World Cup in France.
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Previous form irrelevant before Rugby World Cup - Ryan

Form produced by the All Blacks in their earlier games in 2023 was irrelevant now, although a good memory, as they prepare for the different demands of a Rugby World Cup.
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Havili itching for opportunity against South Africa

South Africa's backline firepower had highlighted their strength across the field, and breaking down their defence will be a challenge for the All Blacks in their warm-up game on the neutral turf of Twickenham on Saturday morning [NZT].
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We are focused on ourselves, not the All Blacks – de Klerk

Springboks halfback Faf de Klerk said they were not fixated on Saturday morning's [NZT] warm-up game with the All Blacks at Twickenham.
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Farah Palmer Cup: Round 6 Review

The penultimate round of the regular season in the Farah Palmer Cup presented by Bunnings Warehouse was an eventful one.
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Bunnings NPC: Round 3 Review

Taranaki, Hawke's Bay, Canterbury and Wellington are the only unbeaten sides after week three of the Bunnings NPC.
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All Blacks depart for Rugby World Cup

All Blacks coach Ian Foster said on the team's departure on Friday for the Rugby World Cup in France the adversity the group had been through meant they were well-tested, something that would be an asset.
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World Cup Watch: France take lessons from the past

Rugby World Cup hosts France have taken lessons from the 2003 World Cup in Australia as they head into the final days of preparation before opening the 2023 tournament against the All Blacks in Paris on September 9.
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Black Ferns XV to provide opportunity for emerging talent

New Zealand’s brightest emerging women’s rugby talent will have the chance to don the black jersey later this year with the Black Ferns XV set to play against Samoa.
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A Century for ‘Shorty’ - Selica Winiata set to play 100th game for Manawatū

In 2001 Helen Clark was Prime Minister, September 11 was a seismic tragedy, the Wallabies beat the All Blacks in New Zealand and bands like Destiny's Child and Incubus topped the Billboard Charts.
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