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All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has made five changes to his squad for the second Rugby Championship test against Argentina, handing backrower Simon Parker his test debut
Jorja Miller is one of the most exciting young talents in New Zealand rugby and many back home expect the loose forward to have a breakout tournament at her first World Cup over the next month. Read more at straitstimes.
Sky TV has locked in All Blacks, Black Ferns and Super Rugby rights until 2030 in a new deal announced this morning.
Rugby World Cup organizers announced on Wednesday that the showpiece final to be held on 27 September is already a sellout meaning it will likely set a new record for match attendance. One team hoping to book their place at Twickenham will be the defending champions New Zealand.
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has confirmed a new broadcast deal with Sky from 2026-2030 with TVNZ to screen provincial games free-to-air. Sky will continue to broadcast all All Blacks, Black Ferns, Super Rugby Pacific, Super Rugby Aupiki and NPC and Farah Palmer Cup matches.
Hooker Julian Montoya will captain Argentina in his 109th test on Saturday when the Pumas play New Zealand in the home side’s first test in Cordoba in 11 years.
Winger Sevu Reece and substitute hooker Samisoni Taukei’aho scored two tries each as New Zealand saw off an Argentina resurgence to open their Rugby Championship campaign with a 41-24 win in Cordoba on Saturday.
Loose forward Simon Parker will make his debut for New Zealand after being named in the starting line-up to take on Argentina in their clash in the Rugby Championship on Saturday.
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Injured All Blacks Tuipulotu, Lienert-Brown to miss 2nd Rugby Championship test in Argentina
Injuries to lock Patrick Tuipulotu and center Anton Lienert-Brown will force changes to New Zealand’s lineup for the second Rugby Championship test against Argentina in Buenos Aires.
New Zealand Rugby's statement included a verse in the indigenous Maori language which translates as "the house of rugby laments the passing of one of its sons who graced the playing fields.
New Zealand lock Patrick Tuipulotu may not play another test in the Rugby Championship after suffering a facial fracture against Argentina while centre Anton Lienert-Brown is out of the second Pumas match after failing concussion protocols.
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Is Argentina vs New Zealand on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Rugby Championship
Argentina vs New Zealand is due to kick off at 10.10pm BST on Saturday 16 August at Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes in Cordoba. Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on Sky Sports +, with coverage on the channel from 10pm BST. A live stream will be available via Sky Go and NOW.