Laurie Mains

The All Blacks captain, Richie McCaw, will take six months off from all forms of rugby at the end of this year, in a move that some commentators say is vital for the longevity of his career. Audio

All Black Sonny Bill Williams appears lost to rugby despite his two-try, star turn against the Irish in the weekend's test. Audio

They put on a determined show in the first test but got hammered and then came within seconds of a draw in last week's second test. Audio

The International Rugby Board is promising to review the way the Rugby World Cup is financed - this as the N.Z Rugby Union threatens to boycott the 2015 tournament because it costs too much. Audio

Tonight's Super Rugby match between the Highlanders and the Western Force marks the end of an era for the South Island franchise. Audio

The All Blacks' 30-year-old captain, Richie McCaw, has signed on to play rugby for New Zealand for another four years. Audio

Dan Carter's decision to sign a four-year deal with the New Zealand Rugby Union is being hailed as a win against the might of the northern hemisphere. Audio

The start of the super rugby season saw two upsets with the Highlanders grinding out a slim victory against the hapless Hurricanes and the Blues coming from behind to beat one of the competition's… Audio

While no trophy changed hands after the All Blacks shock loss against the Wallabies in Hong Kong on Saturday, the defeat could have repercussions for New Zealand chances at next year's Rugby World Cup

The former rugby league star, Sonny Bill Williams, is the only new cap in the 30-man All Black squad for its end of year tour to Hong Kong and Europe. Audio

The All Blacks starting line-up against the Wallabies in the final tri-nations rugby test on Saturday night will have five changes to the side that beat South Africa in Johannesburg. Audio

The All Blacks' tri-nations victory has been soured with news their key playmaker, Dan Carter has sustained a serious ankle injury. Audio

The All Blacks are on the verge of winning the Tri Nations title with only the Springboks standing between them and victory. Such a prospect would normally send a chill down the spine of even the most… Audio

The biggest crowd at a South African rugby match since 1955 will turn out on Sunday morning New Zealand time to see the Springboks try to stop the All Blacks' seemingly relentless march to the Tri… Audio

There were big crowds for the fixtures played in this country and a more attractive style of rugby courtesy of new rules handing the advantage back to the attacking side. Audio

The coaching roles of the All Blacks have been given a shake up. Audio

France, lest we forget, the team that knocked NZ out of the World Cup in their previous encounter, won by 27 points to 22. Audio

Former All Blacks' coach Laurie Mains and former Wallaby Peter Fitzsimons do some crystal ball gazing for this weekend's match. Audio

The 39-10 result speaks for itself. Audio

And Robbie Deans prevailed but was rugby the winner at the end of the day? Peter Fitzsimons and Laurie Mains join us. Audio