All Blacks Rugby Championship 2025

The story so far

The All Blacks' Rugby Championship campaign began with injury setbacks, as halfback Cam Roigard was ruled out for at least the first two rounds with a fractured foot and Noah Hotham may miss up to eight weeks with an ankle injury.^{3 Aug 2025} Kyle Preston was named in the All Blacks squad, and utility back Leroy Carter was named as an injury replacement.^{5, 7 Aug 2025} The All Blacks beat Argentina 41-24 in Córdoba in their opener, where Wallace Sititi and Tamaiti Williams had been ruled out with long-term injuries. Lock Patrick Tuipulotu was then ruled out for the rest of the season after a serious head injury.^{12, 18, 19 Aug 2025} For the second test, Simon Parker was set to make his debut at number eight, and Codie Taylor was set to play his 100th test. Argentina then won 29-23 in Buenos Aires, the first time New Zealand had lost to Argentina on Argentine soil, a defeat attributed to three yellow cards.^{22, 24 Aug 2025} Attention then turned to the Springboks, who were to face the All Blacks at Eden Park, and their coach urged fans not to panic about the Argentina loss.^{1 Sep 2025}

Latest

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi spent time with the family of All Blacks player Ardie Savea between the two teams' test matches in New Zealand.^{17 Sep 2025}

Key moments

1. 3 Aug 2025Cam Roigard ruled out of at least two Rugby Championship rounds with foot fracture
2. 12 Aug 2025Sititi and Williams miss first Argentina test with long-term injuries
3. 18 Aug 2025All Blacks win 41-24 in Córdoba in Rugby Championship opener
4. 19 Aug 2025Tuipulotu ruled out for rest of season after serious head injury
5. 24 Aug 2025Argentina beat All Blacks 29-23 in Buenos Aires, first win on Argentine soil
6. 1 Sep 2025Springboks set to face All Blacks at Eden Park

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