Rugby
Hansen relishing facing 'good bloke' Jones
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen will set aside his friendship with his England counterpart when their teams meet at Twickenham, expecting Eddie Jones to have done his homework on the world champions.
Bring on the All Blacks, says Jones
Eddie Jones is impatient for New Zealand's visit to Twickenham after declaring England ready to prove themselves against the benchmark in world rugby.
Owen Farrell free to play All Blacks
Owen Farrell is free to face the All Blacks this weekend after the citing commissioner deemed his controversial tackle during England's 12-11 victory against South Africa yesterday unworthy of…
Former All Black Savea unharmed after car accident
Former All Black Julian Savea has walked away unharmed after falling asleep at the wheel and flipping his car in France.
Milner-Skudder won't be joining Māori All Blacks tour
Outside back Nehe Milner-Skudder is to miss the Māori All Blacks matches against Brazil and Chile after hurting his shoulder in yesterday's All Blacks Test against Japan.
Black Ferns too strong for USA
The Black Ferns have scored an emphatic 67-6 win over the USA in their rugby test in Chicago.
Japan rugby test a win for everyone in Tokyo
Opinion - Last night's game showed rugby is in good shape in the country that will host next year's World Cup, writes Jamie Wall
Coach Jamie Joseph proud of Japan rugby team effort
Japan coach Jamie Joseph said he was proud of his side despite their 69-31 loss at the hands of New Zealand.
England warmup for All Blacks with a win over Springboks
England's new-look rugby side withstood an early onslaught and come back to beat South Africa 12-11 with four Owen Farrell penalties in a topsy-turvy test at Twickenham.
Seven NZ nominations for world rugby awards
All Blacks Beauden Barrett and Rieko Ioane, and Black Ferns skipper Fiao'o Faamausili are finalists for the men's and women's 15s Player of the Year awards for the 2018 World Rugby Awards.
Inexperienced All Blacks to take on Japan in Tokyo
With 22 of the 23 All Blacks players who featured in last weekend's win over Australia already departed to the UK for the team's three upcoming games there - the New Zealand squad to face Japan… Video, Audio
All Blacks: Eight players set to debut against Japan
Eight new players are set to make their debut for the All Blacks in their match against Japan in Tokyo on Saturday, with hooker Dane Coles returning to the team for the first time in a year.
Beauden Barrett and Brodie Rettalick touchdowns up for try of the year
Tries from Beauden Barrett and Brodie Retallick have been included in the four finalists for the International Rugby Players Try of the Year award.
Kapa haka practice crucial for Black Ferns prep
The Black Ferns hold regular haka waiata sessions maintaining their cultural practices are just as crucial as rugby training ahead of inaugural test match against USA.
Dane Coles doesn't want to be captain
The All Blacks hooker Dane Coles has pulled himself out of contention to captain the team against Japan in Tokyo on Saturday.
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Auckland edge Canterbury in extra-time thriller
Auckland have edged Canterbury 40-33 in an extra-time thriller at Eden Park to win the national premiership rugby title for the first time since 2007.
All Blacks coach backs under-fire Cheika
Under-fire Michael Cheika has found an unlikely ally in All Blacks counterpart Steve Hansen, who believes Rugby Australia's backing of the the Wallabies' coach might pay dividends.
Rugby: Folau 'enjoyed' same sex debate
Israel Folau stunningly confessed to enjoying the backlash from his controversial anti-gay posts after agreeing to a new four-year deal to remain in Australian rugby.