New Zealand ran in 14 tries to thrash Italy 96-17 for a bonus-point victory in the Rugby World Cup at the OL Stadium in Lyon.
France full-back Thomas Ramos scored 17 points to help his side defeat New Zealand 27-13 in the opening game of the Rugby World Cup played at the Stade de France on Friday evening.
New Zealand great Dan Carter believes the heartbreak in 2019 will inspire the All Blacks to victory at the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
New Zealand full-back Beauden Barrett is ready to exact his revenge on France when the two sides meet in their opening match of the Rugby World Cup on Friday.
New Zealand captain Sam Cane hopes their record defeat to South Africa might prove a blessing in disguise ahead of the World Cup in France, where they will be one of the favourites.
The Springboks claimed a memorable victory over New Zealand following their record 35-7 victory at Twickenham in England.
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber was proud of his charges on Saturday after delivering a record 35-7 victory over New Zealand in their final Rugby World Cup warm-up game at Twickenham, but he said there was still work to do before they arrived in France and attempted to defend their title.
The Springboks completed their World Cup preparations with an impressive 35-7 rout of 14-man New Zealand at Twickenham in England on Friday evening.
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and assistant coach Mzwandile Stick said the Boks would hold nothing back in their final Rugby World Cup warm-up match against New Zealand at a sold-out Twickenham on Friday evening, in what they described as the perfect preparation for the international spectacle in France.
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber made eight personnel changes – and one positional switch – to his starting lineup for the final warm-up game, against the All Blacks at Twickenham on Friday, as he continued to fine tune preparations for the opening Rugby World Cup clash against Scotland in just under three weeks.