Rankings shuffle on the cards
Ireland could become the second team to reach the summit of the World Rugby rankings in as many weeks if they beat England at Twickenham on Saturday.
Ireland could become the second team to reach the summit of the World Rugby rankings in as many weeks if they beat England at Twickenham on Saturday.
On the New Zealand TV show, The Breakdown, Jeff Wilson, John Plumtree, Sir John Kirwan and Ali Williams dissect what happened in the last Bledisloe Cup Test and how Wales toppled the All Blacks as the No 1-ranked team in the world.
The All Blacks will have a point to prove at the World Cup after a disappointing Rugby Championship campaign as well as a drop down the rankings, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Wales have officially usurped New Zealand as the No 1-ranked team in the world, while the Springboks climbed to fourth.
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says that he’s never understood World Rugby’s ranking system after the All Blacks lost their No 1 position to Wales over the weekend.
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says that he was very proud of his team’s performance in their 36-0 hammering of the Wallabies in Auckland on Saturday.
The All Blacks reclaimed the Bledisloe Cup with a thumping 36-0 victory over the Wallabies in Aukland on Saturday.
Richie Mo’unga scored 14 points as the All Blacks thumped the Wallabies 36-0 in Auckland to retain the Bledisloe Cup. JON CARDINELLI reports.
Former Wallaby Peter FitzSimons has stoked the fire ahead of today’s Bledisloe Cup clash by mocking the age of the senior All Blacks players.
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has demanded an improved performance, particularly from his forward pack, following their record defeat by the Australians in Perth last weekend.