SportAll Blacks: Hansen 'Pumas will be very tough'After the announcement of his team to play against the Pumas in Napier, head coach Steve Hansen knows they'll be a very tough side to play.Watch03 Sep 09:11 PM
SportAre the ABs ready for Pumas?Herald rugby writers Gregor Paul & Patrick McKendry give their expert opinion and analysis after the All Blacks name their team to face the Pumas in Napier.Watch03 Sep 09:10 PM
SportWere the cards deserved?A close look at the two yellow cards in last night's 12-12 draw between the All Blacks and Wallabies. Were they deserved? Courtesy Sky SkportWatch16 Aug 02:26 AM
OpinionBrett Gosper: IRB takes concussion issue seriouslyConcussion is an issue that affects all sports and it is important that everyone in rugby recognises the symptoms of concussion and removes from playing or training.16 Jun 05:00 PM
RugbyRugby: Tiki tour no gentle entryMore than a year after his appointment was announced, Scotland coach Vern Cotter will finally get down to doing what he does best today.07 Jun 05:00 PM
SportAll Blacks: 'Never going to be pretty'It wasn't pretty but the All Blacks retained their 20-year winning record at Eden Park with a 20-15 victory over England.Watch07 Jun 11:24 AM
OpinionWynne GrayFirst take: England so close to upsetThis was England but not as we knew them. This was England as they were two years ago in their first duel against the All Blacks under coach Stuart Lancaster's command.07 Jun 09:29 AM
SportRugby: England - 'it's a big game for us to start'Head coach Stuart Lancaster has named his team to play the All Blacks in test one of three. With the arrival of the last few players he is happy with his selected team and knows it will be a huge task especially playing at Eden Park.Watch05 Jun 02:07 AM
SportRugby: England 'It's about self belief'England assistant coach Graham Rowntree knows first hand what it's like to win against the All Blacks, he says 'it's all about self belief at the end of the day 'we have enough on our plate without being in awe of the All Blacks'.Watch02 Jun 01:58 AM
SportRugby: England - 'confident with the lads we've got'The England rugby teaem has arrived, head coach Stuart Lancaster was happy & confident with the team although injuries has ruled out some key players, Lancaster acknowledges that it's not ideal to play the world champs without your best team.Watch29 May 06:56 AM
All Blacks'Harden up' fringe playersAll Black coach Steve Hansen has accused players who give up their All Black dream to play for other countries of lacking “mental fortitude”.19 Apr 04:15 PM
All BlacksRugby: Bundee jump is causing ireWhen he was coach of Wales, Graham Henry caused outrage across the valleys when he proposed importing South African schoolboys as a genuine development strategy for the national team.19 Apr 04:15 PM
All BlacksRugby: Prosthetic limbs close to passingThanks to New Zealand research funded by the International Rugby Board, revolutionary prostheses and hearing aids are close to fruition.19 Apr 04:15 PM
RugbyRugby: Frustration builds as global season still on holdDespite the Southern Hemisphere's urgency and pressing need for outcome on the proposal to shift the June test window to July, a decision remains some way off.29 Mar 03:15 PM
RugbyRugby: Rookie ready to face off against O'DriscollEngland's three-cap centre Luther Burrell has to find a way to control the 139-test Ireland legend Brian O'Driscoll - and he cannot wait to have a go.21 Feb 04:30 PM
RugbyRugby: Gatland puts pressure on players to fight for international careersWales prop Gethin Jenkins has acknowledged that a number of senior players will be fighting for their international careers in today's mouthwatering Six Nations clash against France at the Millennium Stadium.21 Feb 04:30 PM
RugbyRugby: Mandela's World Cup smile etched in Pienaar's mindTheir friendship helped forge a new country, the white rugby player and the black President who came to represent South Africa's racial reconciliation.16 Dec 04:30 PM
All BlacksAll Blacks complete perfect seasonThe All Blacks completed their first perfect season as a last-gasp try by Ryan Crotty and an Aaron Cruden conversion defeated Ireland 24-22.24 Nov 05:30 PM
SportCan the ABs win back the Cup?After witnessing Richie McCaw hand back the Webb Ellis Cup, Patrick McKendry and Gregor Paul wonder if the All Blacks will be able to win it back in the 2015 Rugby World Cup.Watch19 Nov 03:13 AM
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 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 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
