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The former Wallabies backrower pipped Abdelatif Benazzi in a tense vote in Dublin after Andrea Rinaldo bowed out.

Returning to the starting open-side flanker role for the All Blacks against France in Paris on Sunday [NZT] has Ardie Savea happy for the challenge ahead.

The arrival of Thomas Tuchel as England boss continues to edge nearer and with the Three Lions' recent 3-0 victory over Greece, it looks as though he'll be inheriting a solid side ready to succeed.

New Zealand pacer and former captain Tim Southee will retire from Test cricket after the upcoming three-match home series ...

The 32-year-old was omitted from Hallgrimsson's squad for last month's 2-1 win over Finland and 2-0 defeat by Greece, and was ...

Former New Zealand Test captain Tim Southee will retire from the format next month following the three-match series against ...