Rugby

Organisers of the Hertz Sevens have apologised in person to Samoan team management following an unfortunate… More

1. video 2012 Hertz Sevens parade

Sebastien Chabal's rugby career looks to be on the wane after Racing-Metro effectively sacked one of French sport's most… More

1. 2007: 'It was like slow strangulation'

The Otago Highlanders had to deal with a Ryan Crotty hat-trick within the first 20 minutes and a rock-solid defence from… More

Over the next two months New Zealanders have a chance to see up close the trophy the All Blacks held up after beating France… More

1. All Blacks: World Cup victory a triumph over adversity

All Blacks loose forward Jerome Kaino is toying with the idea of heading overseas to play once he comes… More

1. Rugby: Super 15 refs trial league system

Referees are being further encouraged to monitor foul play during this season's Super 15 series. It was confirmed yesterday… More

1. Rugby: Rejuvenated Hodgson ready for England 'debut'

All Blacks' first five-eighths Aaron Cruden will play his first match since injuring his knee in last year's World Cup final… More

1. Rugby: Trials key to finding Blues field marshal

Sonny Bill Williams has had his final training session in preparation for his match against Clarence Tillman III to see… Watch

New Zealand sevens captain DJ Forbes believes if the rookies in his squad can come through the pressure-cooker atmosphere… More

1. Rugby: Gear boosts sevens line-up for Cake Tin

With four different champions in the past four seasons and no overwhelming favorite, the 2012 Six Nations… More

1. Rugby: England name one-test backrower as captain

Last Monday the Herald released their list of the 20 great All Blacks of modern times. More

1. The Herald's 20 greatest All Blacks

The Blues search for their next backline director steps up this weekend when Michael Hobbs and Gareth Anscombe take turns… More

1. Rugby: Two All Blacks to feature for Blues

A familiar feeling of dread gnawed at Israel Dagg as he enjoyed the last days of his summer break and contemplated returning… More

1. Rugby: Fruean hopes it's third time lucky with All Blacks bid

Former Highlanders' wing James Paterson received a four-month ban after testing positive for a painkiller while playing… More

1. Rugby: Fruean hopes it's third time lucky with All Blacks bid

Jerome Kaino's huge contribution to the All Blacks' 2011 campaign was rewarded when the loose forward was named the Kelvin… More

1. video The All Blacks parade in Christchurch

In part two of a five-part World Cup series, the Herald looks at dozens of the great All Black moments that have been… More

1. Welcome to Meadsville, the town of legends

Wallaby recruits James O'Connor and Kurtley Beale are set to don the Rebels colours for the first time next week in Melbourne's… More

1. Rugby: Edinburgh reach Heineken Cup knockout stage

Towering lock James Broadhurst represents everything there is to like about next year's Hurricanes squad. Bearing in mind… More

1. All Blacks: Fox answers country's call

The All Blacks' World Cup-winning coach Sir Graham Henry has described England as "world champions at wasting talent" and… More

1. Graham Henry's 'tough old bird' staying staunch in quake city