All BlacksAll Blacks: Dilemma for Hansen as unbeaten record loomsThe prospect of finishing the year unbeaten will play a part in Steve Hansen's selections for the Ireland test.18 Nov 04:30 PM
All BlacksAll Blacks: Carter's big day ends in injuryThe gold boots, complete with special "DC 100'' logo, were shining, but Dan Carter's big day ended in what has become a depressingly familiar way for him - injury.16 Nov 05:16 PM
All BlacksAll Blacks maintain perfect recordHard slog and a classy lineout got the All Blacks home this morning in London. Seriously hard slog as it happens as England were a tough nut to crack.16 Nov 05:05 PM
All BlacksPiutau stars in All Blacks winRaw courage, a bit of luck and some magic from Charlie Piutau saw the All Blacks cling on to victory this morning in Paris.09 Nov 09:55 PM
All BlacksAs it happened: All Blacks v FranceWatch a replay of our live updates of the All Blacks taking on France in today's rugby international in Paris.09 Nov 09:50 PM
All BlacksTwo changes to face ArgentinaHooker Andrew Hore returns to All Black action in one of two changes to the side to play Argentina at La Plata on Sunday.26 Sep 05:45 AM
RugbyRugby: Big hitter thinking way into England sideThe days when Courtney Lawes was happy just to be known for making thunderous tackles appear over.14 Sep 05:30 PM
All BlacksRugby: ABs have edge in clash of the agesWynne Gray selects his strongest All Blacks side from players who donned the black jersey since 199017 Aug 05:30 PM
All BlacksMcCaw inspirational in comebackPresence is part of Richie McCaw's rugby authority. When he turns out in black, as he did on his return to test rugby last night, his appearance inspires and motivates.17 Aug 05:30 PM
All BlacksAll Blacks: Barrett to test pivotal assumptionThe next 12 months may not pan out the way everyone expects in regard to the All Black first-five pecking order.17 Aug 05:30 PM
All BlacksRugby: Magic 100 against old foe on the lineWhat chance of another Dipak Patel moment or, for those with longer memories, a John Beck chapter in tonight's start to the Bledisloe Cup series.16 Aug 05:30 PM
All BlacksAll Blacks: McCaw a magnet for troubleRested, rehabilitated and ready, Richie McCaw will begin his final career ascent tonight, determined to push on and lead the All Blacks in a successful World Cup defence.16 Aug 05:30 PM
All BlacksRugby: All Black forwards look for fear factorMercifully free of the Australian affliction of talk-ing more than performing, the All Blacks haven't made any grandiose statements about this year being the one where they want their forwards to become the dominant pack in world rugby.15 Aug 05:30 PM
All BlacksEnforcer Whitelock lifts his gameWith the beard and his frame filling out by the day, Sam Whitelock looks every bit the All Black hard man.15 Aug 05:30 PM
All BlacksRugby: Teetering on the edge of a new eraA change of coach and the arrival of new faces has filled the Wallabies with optimism ahead of Saturday's Bledisloe Cup clash. But the All Blacks are viewing things a little differently.10 Aug 05:30 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Super 15 could be split two waysSuper rugby chiefs are considering splitting the three-conference system into two from 2016 and adding two teams from Argentina.09 Aug 05:30 PM
RugbyRugby: Lions show Wales have real claimBased on the form shown in the June tests, New Zealand and South Africa are half a length ahead of the other leading international sides. Two years out from the next World Cup, and these two are the most likely winners.13 Jul 09:05 PM
RugbyRichard Loe: Given the boot, Robbie deserves another chanceIt's been a rough week for coaches Robbie Deans and Jamie Joseph and I have a bit of sympathy for both.13 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Japan unlikely to offer same challenge as Home UnionsThere was no let-up when the bulk of the 1987 World Cup-winning All Blacks toured Japan at the end of that season.12 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Deans stayed stoic in final days as Aussie coachWhile his Wallaby side went through their usual parabolic form graph, Deans ploughed on. He had a job to do, writes Wynne Gray.09 Jul 06:09 AM
RugbyDeans steps down as Wallabies coachWallabies coach Robbie Deans has stood down from the role effective immediately, the Australian Rugby Union has announced.08 Jul 11:17 PM
RugbyDeans replaced as coach - reportsAustralian rugby team coach Robbie Deans has been released from his two-year contract six months early, according to media reports across the Tasman.08 Jul 07:51 AM
RugbyRugby: Deans' rivals set to do battleThe Wallabies' next battle will be fought in the board room as Ewen McKenzie and Jake White lay out their credentials to coach the side in the opening Bledisloe Cup match.07 Jul 05:30 PM
RugbyRugby: Coaching gurus left subdued, seethingIt came down to which New Zealand coach could wring the most from their troubled teams.07 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: Dire end to reign of out-of-depth DeansThat settles that, then. Robbie Deans will leave the Wallabies with a big F for failure stamped on his record, writes Chris Rattue. "His selections have been amazingly inconsistent."07 Jul 05:30 PM
RugbyRugby: Controlled rage, clear thinking fuel triumphAs Leigh Halfpenny, headed into the players' tunnel half an hour before the Sydney series decider, injured tour captain Sam Warburton flicked out a hand in a good luck gesture.07 Jul 05:30 PM
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
Super RugbyRugby: Crunch time looming for KainoJerome Kaino has had an offer to come home - but must decide whether he's willing to take an estimated $500,000 pay cut to play for the Blues next year and have a crack at making the All Blacks World Cup squad.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
RugbyRugby: Mark Ella finds Wallabies' lack of progress frustratingWallaby legend Mark Ella remains exasperated by the present side.05 Jul 05:30 PM
