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Surprise European country front-runner to host 2035 Rugby World Cup
Spain’s bid projects more than three million ticket sales, a tournament first.
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Rennie’s message to Ruben Love as Richie Mo’unga picked for Springboks finale
Despite starting every test so far this year, the 25-year-old won’t feature in Baltimore.
Dave Rennie: 'Richie is the obvious choice for a replacement'
First five called up after Billy Proctor’s injury against Stormers.
Gregor Paul: Money or the black jersey – how NZ Rugby fails Pasifika players
OPINION: Pasifika make up 40% of pros but hold only a handful of rugby power roles.
Argentina eye bid for 2035 Rugby World Cup
Argentina wants to stage the first Rugby World Cup ever held in South America.
Decline in South African drug-testing casts cloud over World Cup wins
Nation has highest number of convicted dopers in rugby but testing has dropped off.
The winners and losers from the Rugby World Cup 2027 schedule
OPINION: This feels more like opening with a Wiggles playlist than AC/DC.
All Blacks set for early kickoff as schedule for Rugby World Cup 2027 announced
The All Blacks will open the 2027 Rugby World Cup against Chile.
NZ Herald Live: NZ Herald Live: All Blacks to seek new head coach as Scott Robertson departs
Scott Robertson has departed his role as head coach of the All Blacks following the completion of NZR’s 2025 end-of-season review.
'Pretty crazy': Player from Hawke's Bay targeting All Blacks clash with Hong Kong China
Penetana Carter-Smith will be eligible to play for Hong Kong China in 2026.
'I became a hermit': Ireland star on losing to All Blacks at Rugby World Cup
The Irish rugby star's raw book opens up on the pain of the defeat and family grief.
All Black confirms move to France at end of 2026
The All Blacks' wing will leave the Crusaders at the end of the next Super Rugby season.
'Dream scenario': The Kiwis leading Hong Kong China to 2027 Rugby World Cup against the All Blacks
The Kiwis in Hong Kong China's team are excited at the prospect of facing the All Blacks.
'Most challenging thing': Robinson reflects as NZ Rugby era ends
Robinson steered NZ Rugby through Covid-19 and years of intense All Blacks scrutiny.
Winners and losers from the 2027 World Cup draw
Cameron McMillan runs through the winners and losers from the World Cup draw.
All Blacks face 'inconvenient truth' in brutal 2027 World Cup path
OPINION: There is almost no scenario in which it’s possible to see them toppling the Boks.
All Blacks draw Wallabies, face early showdown path with Springboks
A pool win could send the All Blacks to a quarter-final against South Africa.
Rugby World Cup 2027 draw: All you need to know
The tournament expands to six pools of four teams for the first time.
Rugby World Cup 2027 draw: Who the All Blacks could play
The All Blacks' potential opponents for the 2027 World Cup.
Samoa snatch final World Cup berth after draw with Belgium
Belgium were chasing their first-ever Rugby World Cup appearance.
'Changed my life': Unlikely friendship sets SBW's World Cup medal on course for auction
Teenager who rushed Twickenham after All Blacks' RWC triumph reflects, a decade on.
'Miracle': NZ-raised Japan playmaker recalls Springboks World Cup upset 10 years on
'If I had a spare $10, I probably wouldn't have put it on Japan to win that game myself.'
'Earn the right': Hansen's warning to Mo'unga with NZ return
The first five-eighth last pulled on the black jersey in the 2023 Rugby World Cup final.
Richie Mo'unga rejoins NZ Rugby on 18-month contract
His contract includes the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.
'Two bits of gold': How ballet and sumo transformed the All Blacks
The All Blacks learned to reduce 'turf toe' from the Royal New Zealand Ballet.
Watch Live : Scott Robertson live with Jason Pine
Scott Robertson joins Jason Pine in the Newstalk ZB studio to talk all the big Rugby issues.