New Zealand Rugby slammed for putting ‘self interest ahead of the wider game’

Tensions are high ahead of the Bledisloe Cup.

WATCH: Comedian has Springboks in stitches in brilliant World Cup advert

Thirsti Water released a hilarious advert with South African comedian Schalk Bezuidenhout and several Springboks stars ahead of the Rugby World Cup.

Ellis Park clash ‘is personal’ for departing Springboks coach Jacques Nienaber

South Africa's Rugby Championship clash with Argentina is a personal for departing Springboks' head coach Jacques Nienaber.

Winners and losers from New Zealand’s squad to face Australia

Our winners and losers from New Zealand's squad to face Australia in their opening Bledisloe Cup Test in Melbourne on Saturday.

Eddie Jones in combative mood as Wallabies head coach fires several shots at New Zealand

No New Zealander was safe from Eddie Jones’ comments as the Wallabies head coach looked to put pressure on the All Blacks ahead of Saturday’s Bledisloe Cup Test.

Winners and losers from Wallabies team to face the All Blacks in Bledisloe I

Planet Rugby takes a closer look at the winners and the losers from Eddie Jones' Wallabies matchday 23 to face the All Blacks this weekend in Bledisloe I.

Five fixes for Eddie Jones and the wobbly Wallabies heading into the Rugby World Cup

Five things Eddie Jones needs to fix in the Wallabies game as they build to the Rugby World Cup.

Ardie Savea to skipper the All Blacks in Bledisloe Cup Test in Melbourne

Ardie Savea will skipper the All Blacks against the Wallabies in Melbourne after regular captain Sam Cane was sidelined through injury.

Ian Foster reveals why Sam Whitelock is currently considered the back-up lock

Ian Foster has decided against reuniting Brodie Retallick and Sam Whitelock in the starting line-up and the All Blacks head coach has confirmed why.

Carter Gordon starts for Wallabies as Eddie Jones gambles for Bledisloe I

22-year-old playmaker Carter Gordon has been given his first start for the Wallabies against the All Blacks this weekend at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

‘I am incredibly inspired by a guy like Eben’ says Marvin Orie ahead of Springboks’ clash with Argentina

Marvin Orie has hailed fellow Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth as an inspiration ahead of their clash against Argentina in Johannesburg on Saturday.

Eddie Jones likens Australian rookie to Springboks and Wallabies greats

Head coach Eddie Jones believes that Wallabies starlet Carter Gordon has elements of the great Stephen Larkham in him as he prepares for his first Test start.

Emiliano Boffelli misses South Africa Test as Argentina boss Michael Cheika rings the changes

Head coach Michael Cheika has named his 23-man Argentina squad to take on the Springboks in the final round of the Rugby Championship.

Veteran Springbok front-row keen to express himself against Los Pumas

Trevor Nyakane is raring to go in his first Test of 2023 after being named on the Springboks' bench for Saturday's clash with Argentina in Johannesburg.

Wallabies v All Blacks: Five storylines to follow ahead of the Rugby Championship clash

Five storylines to follow ahead of the Bledisloe Cup opener between the Wallabies and All Blacks as the Rugby Championship reaches its final round.

Springboks v Los Pumas: Five storylines to follow ahead of the Rugby Championship clash

Ahead of the final Rugby Championship match, Planet Rugby has selected five storylines to follow for South Africa's clash with Argentina.

Young gun fly-half to start in youthful Wallabies team to tackle All Blacks – report

Eddie Jones is set to name a youthful Wallabies team to face the All Blacks in the Bledisloe Cup, with Carter Gordon replacing Quade Cooper at fly-half.

All Blacks centre back in action after lengthy stint on the sidelines due to horrific knee injury

After a lengthy spell on the sidelines, All Blacks and Chiefs centre Quinn Tupaea made a tentative return to action at the weekend.

All Blacks legend on Eddie Jones’ ‘great skill’ which makes him like one of football’s most successful managers

All Blacks legend Sir John Kirwan discusses how Wallabies boss Eddie Jones has taken the pressure off his players ahead of Saturday’s Bledisloe Cup clash.

Jacques Nienaber backing rookie to deliver the goods for Springboks against Los Pumas

Springbok boss Jacques Nienaber is confident Grant Williams will shine when he makes his first Test start, against Argentina in Johannesburg on Saturday.

Wallaby powerhouse opens up on the ‘dark’ reality of long-term rehab

Wallabies prop Taniela Tupou has opened up on his recovery from the ruptured Achilles suffered against Ireland in November.

All Blacks flyer not resting on his laurels ahead of Rugby World Cup

Although the All Blacks have made a fine start in the Rugby Championship, Mark Telea is not resting on his laurels ahead of the upcoming Rugby World Cup.

Springboks make nine changes as Duane Vermeulen returns as captain

Duane Vermeulen will captain the Springboks in their final Rugby Championship match against Argentina at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Winners and losers from the Springboks’ squad to face Argentina

Our winners and losers from Jacques Nienaber's squad to face Argentina.

Ranked: The heaviest, tallest and oldest packs in the Rugby Championship

Find out where the All Blacks, Los Pumas, Springboks and Wallabies' forward packs rank in weight, height and age during this Rugby Championship.

Wallabies legend questions Eddie Jones’ radical game plan changes

Wallabies legend Drew Mitchell is unsure whether head coach Eddie Jones’ changes to the game plan suit the Australian squad.

Jean Kleyn reveals how he got his black eye ahead of Springboks debut

Jean Kleyn has revealed the story behind his black eye that he sported on debut for the Springboks.

Wallaby reveals the mental advantage he has over his teammates for Bledisloe I

Robust running Wallabies centre Samu Kerevi believes the fact that he does not face New Zealand players regularly gives him a mental advantage.

All Black insists that the Bledisloe Cup is ‘different’ ahead of Melbourne Test

Experienced All Blacks second-row Sam Whitelock knows the Bledisloe Cup is a different prospect ahead of the Test against the Wallabies this weekend.

Veteran All Black returns from suspension but may have to wait his turn

All Blacks centre Anton Lienert-Brown returns from suspension after a dangerous tackle in the Super Rugby Pacific final against the Crusaders.