All Blacks relieved after fending off powerful Argentina in Rugby Championship opener
Argentina pushed New Zealand all the way in Buenos Aires, and All Blacks star Ardie Savea agreed the contest felt like war at times.
Argentina 16-20 New Zealand: All Blacks pip plucky Pumas
Argentina kept New Zealand scoreless for the second half of their Buenos Aires showdown, but could not avoid a Rugby Championship defeat.
Ledesma hopes for exciting performance from Argentina
Argentina have named 13 Jaguares in their starting line-up to face New Zealand in the Rugby Championship.
Rugby Championship: Opportunity knocks for World Cup hopefuls
Sevu Reece is among the Rugby World Cup hopefuls who will look to make their mark in a shortened Rugby Championship.
Rugby Championship: How the four nations measure up ahead of 2019 tournament
New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and Argentina will all hope to find form at the tournament ahead of the Rugby World Cup in Japan.
The Breakdown: A statistical look at the first round of Rugby Championship matches
Argentina will have to produce something special to claim a historic win over New Zealand in their Rugby Championship opener.
Sevu Reece to make All Blacks debut against Argentina
The top try-scorer in the 2019 Super Rugby season, Sevu Reece, will make his first appearance for the All Blacks against Argentina.
All Blacks star Barrett swaps Hurricanes for Blues
Beauden Barrett, 28, will remain in New Zealand until after the 2023 Rugby World Cup but has agreed a Super Rugby switch to the... Read more
All Black Williams a doubt for Pumas clash
Centre Sonny Bill Williams has suffered another injury setback a fortnight before New Zealand's clash with Argentina.
Hansen calls in new faces for All Blacks as veteran Nonu misses out
New Zealand boss Steve Hansen gave a glimpse of his World Cup plans as he picked four new faces for clashes with Argentina and... Read more
All Blacks ace Ben Smith back and ‘100 per cent’ fit
New Zealand and the Highlanders have been boosted by Ben Smith's imminent return to Super Rugby action this week.
Knights chief hits out over ‘inappropriate’ Ponga approach
Newcastle Knights will do everything in their power to keep Kalyn Ponga, with Michael Cheika eager to lure him to rugby union.
All Blacks and Chiefs star Retallick re-signs with New Zealand Rugby
Brodie Retallick will remain with New Zealand Rugby until 2023, a contract that includes a stint in Japan.
Milner-Skudder World Cup hopes slim after shoulder surgery
Toulon-bound back Nehe Milner-Skudder will not give up in his bid to play in the World Cup despite requiring more surgery.
Retallick ready for return after two months out
The Chiefs and the All Blacks should be boosted by Brodie Retallick's return to fitness after "a long eight weeks".
Tew to step down as New Zealand Rugby CEO
After 12 years as New Zealand Rugby chief, Steve Tew will leave the position at the end of 2019.