All BlacksAll Blacks: Slade's selection hard to fathomWhichever way you dice it, Colin Slade's inclusion in the All Black squad is unusual, one that rates with the selection of Isaia Toeava in 2005 as one of the more exotic choices by the panel. 01 Sep 04:00 PM
RugbyRugby: Mitchell targeted for helping SpringboksFormer All Blacks coach John Mitchell has ruffled Australian feathers after helping motivate the Springboks against the Wallabies.01 Sep 01:59 AM
All BlacksRugby: Baabaas recruit stellar squad to face All BlacksFormer Springboks coach Nick Mallett will guide a Barbarians side already taking on an ominous appearance for their match against All Blacks in December.31 Aug 10:26 PM
OpinionChris Rattue<i>Chris Rattue:</i> Finding fault in the Springbok machineThe Springboks may be jubilant but pretenders to their crown should allow themselves a wee smile, writes Chris Rattue.30 Aug 04:00 PM
RugbyRugby: Clueless Wallabies lose againA slack Australian performance has virtually handed the Springboks the 2009 Tri-Nations title.29 Aug 04:00 PM
All BlacksAll Blacks: Smith, McAlister out of Tri-NationsUtility Isaia Toeava has been recalled to the All Blacks after midfield backs Luke McAlister and Conrad Smith were ruled out for the rest of the Tri-Nations rugby series.26 Aug 11:58 PM
All BlacksAll Blacks: Back to the good old days - and what spear tackle?Tana Umaga has met Brian O'Driscoll for the first time since the infamous tackle in 2005.24 Aug 04:00 PM
New ZealandRudd the 'good sport' wears All Blacks tieAustralia's PM found the black silver fern very much to his liking today.24 Aug 07:29 AM
RugbyFirst Bledisloe, now Ashes – Aussies' horror sporting weekendAustralia's dejected media wallow in the misery of Bledisloe Cup and Ashes defeats at the weekend.24 Aug 01:38 AM
All BlacksAll Blacks: Nonu keen to prove he's no one-trick ponyMa'a Nonu has been granted just one provincial game, but vows he'll make the most of his All Blacks rugby reprieve and improve his kicking game after a telling cameo against the Wallabies.23 Aug 08:47 PM