RugbyNZ rugby hopes to better $25m in hosting profits for 2017 British Lions tourThe detail is still be worked out but hopes are already high that the British and Irish Lions will generate in excess of $25 million in profit for New Zealand rugby when they tour in 2017.06 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionPaul Lewis: IRB's archaic laws need an overhaulSorry, but the tale of the drunken ducks is far more credible than the contention that Horwill did not stomp on Jones, writes Paul Lewis.06 Jul 05:30 PM
RugbyRugby: From Super reject to tour de forceTouring Australia with the Lions, a tilt at the Commonwealth Games next season, a World Cup in 2015 and a repeat Lions trip to New Zealand in four years time.06 Jul 05:30 PM
RugbyHigh price for too much post-rugby celebrationSome of the thousands of British and Irish Lions fans descending on Sydney this weekend for the third and final, decisive rugby test against the Wallabies could find themselves spending the night in "sobering-up centres".06 Jul 12:12 AM
RugbyRugby: Deadpan Deans rolls the diceRobbie Deans carries the impassive stare of a man who would do well in the Las Vegas casinos.05 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Coach drama overshadows series deciderSubplots regularly threaten to overpower the main act in Australian rugby.05 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: Lions serving fans raw dealThe Lions have got more than a test series to win on Saturday night, writes Chris Rattue. They need to discover a spirit for the game and restore some excitement and honour.03 Jul 09:30 PM
RugbyRugby: Aussies to unleash evergreen Smith on LionsThe remarkable George Smith will start his 111th and final test for the Wallabies in Saturday's series-deciding test against the Lions.03 Jul 05:30 PM
RugbyFreak wing's talent spotted earlyComparisons were made at the 2011 World Cup but now they seem much more real. Is George North this era's Jonah Lomu?29 Jun 08:30 PM
RugbyRugby: More than pride on line for LionsThe British and Irish Lions are set to share a jackpot of £2.3 million ($4.6 million) if Warren Gatland's side clinch the series against Australia in Melbourne.29 Jun 05:30 PM
RugbyRugby: Tour chance to check strength of red roseThe lingering whiff of the 38-21 loss to England last December still festers among the All Blacks.29 Jun 05:30 PM
RugbyRugby: Bowe set for miracle comebackThree weeks ago a disconsolate Tommy Bowe texted his touring relatives to say they would not see him play again for the Lions.28 Jun 05:30 PM
RugbyRugby: Melbourne love Lions, but they'd go to World TiddlywinksMany Australians trace the nation's obsessive interest in sport to the Melbourne Olympics in 1956 when the arrival of broadcast television coincided with the festival.28 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Wallabies' burger boys should cash in some of their chipsThese likely lads are no strangers to controversy and, at the very least, should be cashing in some of their chips.28 Jun 05:30 PM
RugbyRugby: Welsh Dragons have a key role in making the Lions roarAsked on the Lions trip to South Africa four years ago what touring qualities galvanised such a group and spurred team unity, Brian O'Driscoll offered a simple explanation.22 Jun 05:30 PM
RugbyRugby: Series a Lion's dreamA handful of rugby players are born into Lionhood and the very best of them, the creme de la creme, grow to their fullest size in the red jersey. Brian O'Driscoll is among that number.22 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Lions ready to take on any media scrumWithin seconds of Lions manager Andy Irvine finishing his first test team announcement, journalists' fingers were hitting laptop keys to file that news.20 Jun 09:30 PM
RugbyRugby: Series start of Deans' fight for survivalA series win against the Lions will be a massive fillip for Robbie Deans' coaching longevity with the Wallabies.20 Jun 05:30 PM
RugbyRugby: Warburton Lions' best choice as skipperAfter several false starts because of injury, Sam Warburton made his Lions debut in Brisbane.14 Jun 05:30 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Visitors expect Tahs to hit field fired upLions back-rower Jamie Heaslip is tipping NSW coach Michael Cheika will have the Waratahs pumped up for tonight's showdown with the unbeaten tourists.14 Jun 05:30 PM
RugbyRugby: Warburton confident Lions can end Australia droughtSam Warburton says his Welsh side's string of heart-breaking losses to the Wallabies makes him even more confident the Lions can end their 16-year rugby tour drought in Australia.07 Jun 05:30 PM
RugbyRugby: Kiwi's pride at being a LionFormer Crusaders winger Sean Maitland, another New Zealand export, wants to achieve two things on the Lions tour of Australia - make the test team and play against his cousin, the controversial Quade Cooper.25 May 05:30 PM
RugbyRugby: Lions ready for what Aussies hurl at themThe Lions are ready for widespread rugby battles across Australia and have pledged to continue those tussles with reasoned arguments during their off-field skirmishes too.24 May 05:30 PM
OpinionWynne Gray: Lions place enormous pressure on DeansThe Lions are a wonderful rugby anachronism and the last link to the heady days when sides made decent rugby tours instead of drive-by test visits.03 May 05:30 PM
RugbyRugby: Red Rose beckons VunipolaMako Vunipola stems from Tonga, was born in New Zealand, educated in England and is likely to become a test player for the red rose.26 Jan 04:30 PM
All BlacksAll Blacks: Focus needs to be on shrewd, effective use of benchUnbeaten in 13 tests in 2012 and having produced outstanding rugby at times, the All Blacks under coach Steve Hansen are doing plenty right.29 Nov 04:30 PM
