Grant Williams dives in to score his team’s third try during the Autumn Nations Series 2025 match between France and South Africa.David Rogers/Getty Images
Despite being reduced to 14 players, the Springboks have pulled off a remarkable 32-17 win over France in Paris. Lock Lood de Jager was shown a straight red card by referee Angus Gardner just before halftime for a clumsy shoulder to the head of Thomas Ramos, however the underhanded world champions kept the home side to just a penalty goal from then on.
The match was billed as a rematch of the epic World Cup quarterfinal two years ago that saw the Springboks break French hearts, as well as being talismanic Springbok captain Siya Kolisi’s 100th test match. However, it was the hosts who started in perfect fashion with a try to Damian Penaud after only four minutes.
Sacha Feinburg-Mngomezulu struck back with two penalties, before Penaud scored his second to give France a 14-6 lead. France looked to be in control of the game before Cobus Reinach scored a brilliant individual try to pull the Springboks back within three points.
De Jager was marched just before the break, then Ramos extended France’s lead after the resumption. After that, it was all one way traffic as the Springboks silenced the Stade de France crowd with tries to Andre Esterhuizen, Grant Williams and a stunning individual effort to Feinburg-Mngomezulu to make the score a veritable blowout.
It’s a big statement for Kolisi and Rassie Eramus’s side, who have won the Rugby Championship this season and now have knocked off the Six Nations champions at home. They face Italy next weekend, while France take on Fiji.
Read how the game unfolded here:
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New Zealand’s Damian McKenzie celebrates scoring a try against Scotland.AFP
Analysis – The All Blacks’ unbeaten record against Scotland has remained intact – just . The 25-17 win at Murrayfield was on track to being a brilliant statement, turned into a thrilling spectacle, but ultimately ended up posing a lot of the same questions about Scott Robertson’s All Black side.
One thing is for sure, though. When the Scottish team and their fans wake up tomorrow, their hangovers are going to feel worse than usual, because they absolutely blew it. The All Blacks handed them a one-man advantage for a full half an hour, couldn’t capitalise on their two early tries, then rolled out the welcome mat to the 22 for almost the entire second half.
It was all there for Scotland to break their 120 year duck. But even a brave display from a banged-up Finn Russell, a captain’s knock from Sione Tuipulotu and an absolute glut of possession couldn’t stop them doing what they’ve always done.
Because when it came down to it, they got inside their own heads and fell to bits when they needed it most. Which admittedly does say a bit about the All Blacks, who tapped into the team’s historic ability to ruthlessly exploit even the slightest bit of hesitation. Damian McKenzie’s try didn’t just come off the back of his stunning 50/22, with Ardie Savea’s call to go for a lineout off a subsequent offside penalty a smart, high-percentage play.
As far as smarts go, there’s not much else to report. Josh Lord’s perception to pick and gallop up field to set up Cam Roigard was a good start, while Savea and Peter Lakai’s work at the breakdown was crucial. But the three yellow cards shattered a very good trend for the All Blacks in the back half of the season.
They’d given up six yellow cards in the first five tests, but none since, so this sudden and brainless lapse in discipline is the real talking point once Scotland’s tears are wiped away.
Caleb Clarke attempts to evade Darcy Graham of Scotland.ActionPress
Savea’s yellow felt unavoidable when he pulled down a drive that led to Ewan Ashman’s try, but it ultimately wouldn’t have made any difference, so can’t be classified as a desperate roll of the dice. Besides, Savea shouldn’t be doing anything as skipper and best player on the park to potentially have him leave it.
The other two were just dumb, especially when Leroy Carter didn’t even realise he’d been binned after his foot trip on Darcy Graham. Wallace Sititi fell victim to rugby’s most unpopular law, but that made it four knock down yellow cards this year for the All Blacks, easily the most out of any test side. The most annoying thing is that without the cards, this would be a good news story as the penalty count ended 10-8 in the All Blacks’ favour.
Both sides spent long periods on defence and the All Blacks’ resilience in the second half should be applauded, but it’s hard not to question why they waited till the Scots were 10 metres away from the tryline to start tackling them properly.
McKenzie’s shift off the bench once again proved that the All Blacks are developing some serious problem-solving ability in that area. It’s not the first time he’s been the difference on an end of year tour match, while around him the replacement forwards simply did what they needed to in the game’s critical last 10 minutes.
Fabian Holland looks to offload the ball whilst under pressure during the Scotland v All Blacks match.ActionPress
So there was a bit to like in all of it, plus it’s worth remembering that this tense result and Scotland’s positive performance are very much on brand for this fixture. The last three matches at Murrayfield, two of which involved Steve Hansen’s then-world champion All Blacks, ended with almost identical scorelines.
But given the importance this tour now has for Robertson since he has a chance to close out an up and down season in the right way, the introspection this week needs to be high. There should be plenty of pride to take out of the defensive effort, however the point should be getting hammered home that, after being up 17-0, it never should have come to that in the first place.
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The Central Districts paceman was called into the squad last month for the first time in two years, as injury cover for Kyle Jamieson.
Both Tickner and Jamieson have been named in the ODI squad to face the West Indies, but Kane Williamson remains sidelined with a groin injury.
Tickner took his chances, claiming figures of 4/34 and 4/64 in his two matches.
He steered New Zealand home with the bat in the third ODI in Wellington, as the team sealed just their second-ever ODI series win over England.
“We couldn’t have asked for more from Ticks against England,” said New Zealand coach Rob Walter. “He brought plenty of energy, and his pace and bounce proved to be a big test for some of the best batters in the world.
“It was pleasing to see him come in at short notice and perform at that level, and that’s a testament to the hard work he’s been putting in.”
Matt Henry returns to action, after missing the final two one-dayers against England with a calf strain.
The pace-bowling group also includes Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes and Nathan Smith, with captain Mitchell Santner, Michael Bracewell and Rachin Ravindra providing spin options.
The squad assembles in Christchurch on 14 November, before the series-opener at Hagley Oval on 16 November.
Williamson, who is recovering from injury, will not take part in the series, but he is preparing for the test series against the West Indies, starting in December.
New Zealand squad for West Indies ODI
Mitchell Santner (captain), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Tom Latham (wk), Daryl Mitchell, Rachin Ravindra, Nathan Smith, Blair Tickner, Will Young.
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A composite image of Tākuta Ferris and Mariameno Kapa-Kingi.RNZ/Liam K. Swiggs
Te Pāti Māori’s national council has voted to expel MPs Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Tākuta Ferris, after a period of internal conflict.
The National Iwi Chairs Forum had been hopeful the party’s two factions could patch things up at a hui at a Wellington marae this week.
That plan has been scuppered, after the co-leaders on Monday announced the party’s council – made up of electorate representatives – met on Sunday night and voted “without opposition” to expel Kapa-Kingi and Ferris, with immediate effect.
In response to news of his expulsion, Te Pāti Māori MP Tākuta Ferris has issued a statement, saying the decision “is plainly unconstitutional”.
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“I do not acknowledge the decisions and illegal resolutions made through unilateral measures.”
The affiliation of the Ferris and Kapa-Kingi – whose son Eru has also been scathing of party president John Tamihere – has been in question as the stoush in the party escalated.
Co-leader Rawiri Waititi confirmed last Tuesday the party was considering explusion.
Tamihere last week urged them to quit after the National Council voted to suspend Kapa-Kingi over office overspending accusations.
That followed a vote of no confidence in Tamihere from Ferris’ Te Tai Tonga electorate branch, which also called for his immediate resignation.
Tamihere accused them of plotting a coup against the co-leaders and said their behaviour was based on “greed, avarice and entitlement”.
The MPs have not been speaking to media but in a statement Kapa-Kingi said she was not going anywhere, and Tamihere did not speak for Te Tai Tokerau.
The council has been examining the party constitution to come to a decision on how it would handle the MPs, who met with the co-leaders last week.
More to come…
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Te Pāti Māori is set to reveal an update on the fate of two MPs who have been critical of the party leadership.
The affiliation of the MPs Tākuta Ferris and Mariameno Kapa-Kingi – whose son Eru has also been scathing of party president John Tamihere – to the party has been in question as the stoush has escalated.
Co-leader Rawiri Waititi confirmed last Tuesday the party was considering explusion.
Te Pāti Māori MPs Tākuta Ferris and Mariameno Kapa-Kingi.RNZ
Tamihere last week urged them to quit after the National Council voted to suspend Kapa-Kingi over office overspending accusations.
That followed a vote of no confidence in Tamihere from Ferris’ Te Tai Tonga electorate branch, which also called for his immediate resignation.
Tamihere accused them of plotting a coup against the co-leaders and said their behaviour was based on “greed, avarice and entitlement”.
Te Pāti Māori co-leaders Debbie Ngarewa-Packer and Rawiri Waititi.RNZ / Mark Papalii
The MPs have not been speaking to media but in a statement Kapa-Kingi said she was not going anywhere, and Tamihere did not speak for Te Tai Tokerau.
The council has been examining the party constitution to come to a decision on how it would handle the MPs, who met with the co-leaders last week.
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Vital Healthcare’s management is going in-house, with a $220 million capital raising to fund the change and position the property trust for near-term development projects.
“Internalisation marks an important milestone for Vital, positioning the business to deliver stronger and more sustainable returns for Unit Holders,” Vital chair Graham Stuart said.
“By bringing management in-house under a strengthened governance framework, Vital will be well-positioned to unlock future growth, enhance transparency and accountability, and fully align management and investor interests.
“This transaction creates a scalable platform as Vital continues to grow its leadership in healthcare real estate.”
The capital will be raised by way of a $190m underwritten placement of units and a $30m unit purchase plan at a fixed price of $1.95 a unit.
The price per unit represented a 9.5 percent discount to the dividend-adjusted unit closing price of $2.156 on 7 November 2025.
The offshore gambling website has been targeting New Zealanders with paid ads promoting online pokies and sports betting.123rf
The Department of Internal Affairs has given notice to gambling website 20Bet to stop advertising in New Zealand.
The offshore gambling website is registered in Cyprus but has been targeting New Zealanders with paid ads on YouTube promoting online pokies and sports betting.
Promoting overseas gambling is prohibited under the Gambling Act, and sports and racing betting is banned outright unless controlled by TAB.
“The Department is aware of recent advertising by 20Bet on YouTube,” DIA’s director of gambling Vicki Scott told RNZ.
“We have instructed 20Bet to cease these activities. We will continue to monitor the situation and take further action if necessary.”
Copy on 20Bet’s website targets New Zealanders directly and claims that “taking risks is something that Kiwis like doing.”
RNZ has approached 20Bet for comment.
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Treasury said there needed to be better asset management, that some assets were under-performing or poorly maintained.
“A formal capital recycling programme may be useful where government reallocates or reinvests capital from existing assets or infrastructure projects into new opportunities or projects to meet policy objectives,” the report said.
Luxon said New Zealand did need need a “more mature conversation” about asset sales.
“Owning everything we own forever is not the right thing to do, I suspect.”
He said governments have huge money tied up in assets and governments needed to refresh or recycle their holdings.
“To be able to sell an asst in order to buy or create a new asset is a good thing. Governments own a lot of stuff – there’s obviously some we must own. But over time you want to cycle assets in and out of a portfolio and that is a good conversation to have.”
Luxon said he suspects National would go into the election with policies in this space.
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The award recognises the 78-year-old’s five-decade career, from his breakthrough in Sleeping Dogs and international acclaim in Jane Campion’s Academy Award-winning The Piano and Jurassic Park and its sequels.
“I am very pleased and proud to be accepting this award amongst my friends and peers,” Sir Sam said.
“I just worked it out that it’s been 53 years in film – that does indeed sound like a lifetime! Thanks to all concerned. Very honoured.”
Fellow award recipient Kightley said Sir Sam was one of those people whose existence helped make others around them and the world a better place.
“He’s done so much for New Zealand and especially the screen industry here. He’s an inspiration to many. I’m stoked to be alive at the same time as him.”
He has also received Emmy and Golden Globe nominations for his performance in the NBC miniseries Merlin (1998) and won a British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Award for Reilly: Ace of Spies (1983).
Beyond acting, Sir Sam is the founder and proprietor of Two Paddocks, a boutique vineyard and winery located in Central Otago.
The winners of this year’s New Zealand Screen Awards will be announced at a ceremony hosted by comedian Pax Assadi, on 21 November at the Viaduct Events Centre, Auckland.
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Top shelf employees are expected to cost employers much more to retain and recruit as the economy recovers.
Recruitment consultancy firm Robert Walters said the brain drain to Australia was already sending ripples of concern, particularly in Wellington, which saw its workforce gutted after the last change of government.
Wellington-based Robert Walters associate director Tim Wright said there was a looming talent shortage, as many senior level executives had already relocated to Australia for better pay and conditions.
He said winning them back would not be cheap.
The strong labour market conditions seen in 2022 and 2023 favoured those looking for work, but in the past couple years, it was the other way around.
“And so salaries were going up and up and up. And then that bubble, if you want, almost burst,” he said.
“So as a result, we’re really feeling it, and in Wellington, even more so than in Auckland.”
Latest data for the year ended in March indicates 47,734 migrants left New Zealand for Australia, with New Zealand citizens accounting for 86 percent of the exodus.
“What happens is you lose a lot of that senior level IP (intellectual property), and people below that aren’t capable of taking on what’s left.
“So you find yourself in a talent-short market again, and then organisations starting to fork out more than what they should ideally need to.”
Wright said it would take more than money to attract the best and brightest back to New Zealand, with many competing markets offering much better conditions, such as parental leave packages.
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