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Trans-Tasman Super Rugby on but 'Super' round cancelled
The proposed Super round of the trans-Tasman Super Rugby competition has been canned.
2022 Women's Rugby World Cup to be held in October and November?
It's been proposed to World Rugby that the postponed Women's World Cup be held in October and November next year.
NZ Rugby boss hints women's Super Rugby dependent on Silver Lake deal
The New Zealand Rugby boss hopes to have a women's Super Rugby competition up and running next year.
NZ Rugby optimistic players will get on side with 'transformational' deal
New Zealand Rugby is confident a financial deal it labels "transformational" will get across the line despite opposition from leading players.
Savea brothers' Samoan language journey
Julian Savea has revealed he and brother Ardie are learning to speak Samoan ahead of the Hurricane's Mana Moana themed round of Super Rugby Aotearoa.
Women's Rugby World Cup organisers: risks too high to hold in 2021
Women's Rugby World Cup organisers claim the risk of the tournament being adversely affected by the Covid pandemic is too high to hold the event this year.
Some things never change, the Crusaders are favourites
A lot of things have happened to sport around the world over the last year, but one thing hasn't changed in New Zealand, the Crusaders remain favourites!
Ardie Savea: I'm standing loud and proud to be Samoan, to be Kiwi
Ardie Savea knew it was time to step up.
The last hurrah: Dane Coles eyes Super Rugby glory in Canes swansong
Dane Coles' is off contract at the conclusion of 2021 and the All Blacks hooker is determined to make his last year with the Hurricanes a winning one.
Everybody wants Roger: All Blacks keen to lure league star to Super teams
Several top All Blacks believe Warriors fullback Roger Tuivasa-Sheck will be a star in rugby and they're making no secret of their desire to play alongside him.
NZ Sevens star: Olympic cancellation would be "gutting"
Black Ferns Sevens star Michaela Blyde takes a glass half full approach to life, but she concedes she'd be "gutted" if the Tokyo Olympics were cancelled.
All Blacks skipper worries about future health
All Blacks captain Sam Cane worries about his future health after suffering several head knocks, but he believes New Zealand Rugby is looking after its players.
Pasifika pride: Black Fern Joanah Ngan-Woo leading on and off the field
Black Ferns lock Joanah Ngan-Woo is an inspiration for young New Zealanders on and off the field and she's breaking barriers as a Pasifika woman.
All Blacks prepare for the Maradona factor
The All Blacks are under enormous pressure to beat an Argentinian side intent on honouring Diego Maradona with another upset win. Audio
All Black Akira Ioane overcomes dark days to realise dream
The All Blacks have named four debutants to take on the Wallabies tomorrow night in Brisbane and for one of them, it completes a tale of redemption. Audio
All Blacks to seal 18 years of Bledisloe Cup dominance?
Will the All Blacks canter to victory to retain the Bledisloe Cup? Or will the Wallabies bounce back to cause a boilover in Sydney tomorrow night?
Farah Palmer Cup: Women in power put Canterbury on top
It's semi-final weekend for women's rugby's Farah Palmer Cup, can anyone stop Canterbury from marching to a fourth straight crown?
All Blacks pack back on top as Caleb Clarke sets test rugby alight
The All Blacks refused to be bullied two weeks in a row, meeting fire with fire and scorching the Australian forwards, as Caleb Clarke announced his arrival with a roar. Audio
Late change to All Blacks bench for second test
The All Blacks have called Peter Umaga-Jensen on to their bench, with Rieko Ioane ruled out with a tight hamstring.
All Blacks slam refereeing while injury could force Barrett out
The All Blacks have fired a shot at the Wallabies tactics and the refereeing in the drawn first Bledisloe Cup test, with claims of late hits and off the ball incidents.
Wallabies impress, All Blacks have work to do
The All Blacks have held the Bledisloe Cup since 2003 but this year's series has been blown wide open following last night's 16-all draw in the opening test in Wellington.
All Blacks: Barrett scratched but captain Cane raring to go
All Blacks captain Sam Cane concedes it's a blow to lose Beauden Barrett to injury, but it hasn't dampened his excitement for the team's first test in almost a year.
All Blacks selectors play it safe and players chuffed they'll be home for Xmas
Three uncapped All Blacks will debut from the bench in Sunday's Bledisloe Cup opener and the squad is relieved they won't be in quarantine over Christmas.
Young guns set for All Blacks debut as day time test rugby returns
The All Blacks and Wallabies resume their Bledisloe Cup rivalry on Sunday and the teams are named this morning, with several debutants set to be unleashed.
All Blacks have been picked, but who will start where?
All Blacks coach Ian Foster has already picked his starting XV for Sunday's first Bledisloe Cup test, so who will be at first-five, in the loosies and the back three?