New Zealand rugby union hooker in Super Rugby and international play
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.
South Africa has sealed a 3-1 series win over New Zealand in Baltimore after a second-half surge, extending their Rugby World Cup buildup with a dominant performance in the USA.