After more than competing in the first half, the Blues cracked after the break and lost 29 to 19 to the All Blacks. Fabien Galthié’s men return to France w ...

Scott Robertson is pleased with the way his side overcame injuries and a gallant French side in the victory in Hamilton.

BIBLICAL rain rattled the corrugated iron roofs of the Recs. And down on the touchline, storm clouds gathered over brooding Dark Blues boss Steven Pressley. He took the rap and admitted his ...

Replacement hooker Brodie McAlister scored a late try in a memorable test debut for New Zealand to seal a 29-19 win over France in Hamilton and complete a 3-0 series sweep.

(Reuters) -Replacement hooker Brodie McAlister scored a late try in a memorable test debut for New Zealand to seal a 29-19 win over France in Hamilton and complete a 3-0 series sweep on Saturday.

"Jordie Barrett was pivotal in the effort with the outrageous back denying Les Bleus a try with a stunning try-saving tackle.

All Blacks: 1. Ethan de Groot, 2. Samisoni Taukei'aho, 3. Tyrel Lomax, 4. Patrick Tuipulotu (vc), 5. Fabian Holland, 6. Samipeni Finau, 7. Ardie Savea (c), 8. Luke Jacobson, 9. Cortez Ratima, 10.

All you need to know as Scott Robertson’s side look to complete the sweep against France. A 3-0 series win would be the fifth ...