Ardie Savea
South Africa defend World Cup crown against 14-man New Zealand
South Africa make it back-to-back Rugby World Cup triumphs and clinch a record fourth crown with a 12-11 win over New Zealand at the Stade de France.
Oct 28, 22:03
New Zealand pummel Argentina to reach fifth World Cup final
Will Jordan scores a hat-trick as New Zealand crush Argentina 44-6 to reach their fifth Rugby World Cup final at the Stade de France.
Oct 20, 21:52
Ireland's quarter-final curse continues in absorbing New Zealand defeat
Ireland's World Cup quarter-final curse is prolonged in heartbreaking circumstances as the world's top-ranked nation lose 24-28 to New Zealand at the Stade de France.
Oct 14, 21:50
New Zealand eviscerate Italy to keep World Cup hopes alive
New Zealand run in 14 tries, including an Aaron Smith first-half hat-trick, to eviscerate Italy 96-17 and keep their Rugby World Cup hopes alive.
Sep 29, 21:52
Preview: France vs. New Zealand - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Rugby World Cup clash between France and New Zealand, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 6, 21:21
Preview: New Zealand vs. South Africa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's friendly clash between New Zealand and South Africa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 23, 23:55
Preview: Australia vs. New Zealand - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Rugby Championship clash between Australia and New Zealand, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 27, 22:40
Preview: New Zealand vs. South Africa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Rugby Championship clash between New Zealand and South Africa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 13, 23:09
Preview: Argentina vs. New Zealand - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Rugby Championship clash between Argentina and New Zealand, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 7, 01:54
Preview: New Zealand vs. Australia - predictions, team news, head to head
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Rugby Championship showdown between trans-Tasman rivals New Zealand and Australia, including predictions, team news and their head-to-head record.
Sep 22, 17:42
Preview: Australia vs. New Zealand - predictions, team news, head to head
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Rugby Championship showdown between Trans-Tasman rivals Australia and New Zealand, including predictions, team news and their head-to-head record.
Sep 14, 00:01
New Zealand avenge Argentina defeat with thumping win in Hamilton
New Zealand bounce back from their historic defeat to Argentina last weekend by thumping Los Pumas 53-3 in Hamilton to move temporarily top of the Rugby Championship.
Sep 3, 10:00
All Blacks bring in Scott Barrett for England semi-final
New Zealand are chasing their third straight World Cup.
Oct 24, 09:07
In Focus: England's "kamikaze kids" Tom Curry and Sam Underhill
The England pair are set to come face to face with New Zealand duo Ardie Savea and Sam Cane in the World Cup semi-finals.
Oct 23, 09:19
New Zealand score nine tries in Canada demolition
The All Blacks ran in eight tries and were awarded a penalty try in an easy win.
Oct 2, 13:35
New Zealand claim hard-fought victory over South Africa
Beauden Barrett inspired the All Blacks to victory from full-back.
Sep 21, 13:34
Maro Itoje named World Rugby's breakthrough player of the year
England and Saracens lock Maro Itoje is named the breakthrough player of the year at the World Rugby awards.
Nov 13, 22:03
Second-half surge earns New Zealand win over Wales
New Zealand record four second-half tries to help them to a 36-22 triumph over Wales in Wellington.
Jun 18, 10:29
New Zealand pair Ardie Savea, Seta Tamanivalu set for debuts against Wales
New Zealand duo Ardie Savea and Seta Tamanivalu are in line to make their international debuts for the All Blacks against Wales at Eden Park.
Jun 8, 21:13
Ardie Savea handed four-week ban
Hurricanes flanker Ardie Savea will miss the start of the Super Rugby campaign after being handed a four-week suspension.
Feb 19, 12:42
