New Zealand rugby union player, hooker for Hurricanes and All Blacks
Ireland has beaten Australia before and aims to start the Nations Championship strongly with matches against Japan and New Zealand on the horizon. Joe Schmidt bows out to Les Kiss with Australia eyeing a home World Cup in 2027 as Andy Farrell seeks a return victory in Sydney.
France rallies to beat Australia 34-21 in Brisbane, overturning a 21-12 halftime deficit with four second-half tries. Penaud’s injury update and Ntamack’s decisive moments shape the narrative ahead of Nations Championship clashes.
New Zealand builds a commanding lead against Ireland and holds on to win 29-13, extending their Eden Park dominance as Ireland suffer a fourth straight defeat in Auckland.