All BlacksWas ABs backline pulled out of hat?The All Blacks forwards have loads of experience but the backline looks as though it was pulled out of a hat, writes Chris Rattue.05 Jul 07:36 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Apia test big deal for allThe Apia test takes Wynne Gray back almost to the birth of Super Rugby, when the All Blacks last played midweek matches on tour.03 Jul 05:00 PM
RugbyPowerade? Nah... 'Coconuts are perfect'Welcome to the Manu Samoa way of doing things - one which is a world away from the All Blacks, finds Patrick McKendry in Apia.03 Jul 05:00 PM
All BlacksRugby: Samoans blast out heat and hypeFive days from the historic test between the All Blacks and Manu Samoa, Apia - and the villages which line the road from Faleolo Airport to Samoa's capital - have put on quite a show.02 Jul 05:00 PM
RugbyManu Samoa dispute a vexatious woundThe latest impasse is nothing new in relations between the Manu Samoa players and the Samoan Rugby Union during the professional era.28 Nov 04:00 PM
RugbyRugby: Samoans fighting for their futureThe stand-off between Samoa's top players and their rugby union was always going to happen. The only question was when.22 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionDavid SkipwithDavid Skipwith: Kiwis face major obstacleThe Kiwis' Four Nations win over Australia may have been hard fought but Saturday's clash against Samoa will provide just as big a test for Stephen Kearney's side.29 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandBig demand for travel to Samoa testFlights to Samoa around the date of next year's All Blacks match are almost three times as expensive as those the week before. Are they now out of reach?17 Sep 05:00 PM
All BlacksAll Blacks: Future proofing SamoaThere will be drums, family reunions, an insane amount of roast pork, incredible pride and emotion but, when the final whistle goes on July 8 next year, the story can't stop.13 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Island rugby deserves to thriveThe All Blacks have taken the first step towards treating Pacific Islands rugby with the respect it deserves and laying the groundwork for activating brilliant sporting rivalries laying dormant.10 Sep 05:00 PM
All BlacksAll Blacks to start 2015 season in SamoaThe All Blacks’ charge to their World Cup defence will begin in the Samoan sun in July next year.09 Sep 07:22 AM
All BlacksNZ-Samoa test to be confirmed todayThe New Zealand Rugby Union and Samoan Rugby Union will this afternoon confirm next year's historic All Blacks test in Apia.08 Sep 10:31 PM
All BlacksSponsorship should add to Samoan allureManu Samoa should, in theory, have easier access to its best players in the lead-up to Rugby World Cup 2015 after announcing a major sponsorship deal yesterday in Auckland.08 Sep 05:00 PM
RugbyRebel with a causeA poster of the 2005 Blues rugby development team adorns one wall of Sapolu Law's reception area.28 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: IRB loophole opens door for World Cup hopefulsA stack of former All Blacks will eye up their chances of another World Cup.25 Jul 05:00 PM
AirlinesTop rugby team dumps Malaysia AirlinesAn international sports team due to fly to France on Malaysia Airlines is changing carriers because the players fear for their safety after the MH17 tragedy.22 Jul 05:00 PM
Rugby World CupRugby: Samoa put squeeze on Cup preparationsThe All Blacks are putting the final touches on their World Cup preparations which will see them play a midweek test in Samoa, a truncated Rugby Championship and a second Bledisloe encounter.12 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionHerald on Sunday editorial: All Blacks' Apia game a benefit both waysWhen Brazil saw its football team go to pieces before their eyes this week, there must have been many rugby fans in NZ thinking, could it happen to us?12 Jul 05:00 PM
All BlacksABs in historic deal to play in SamoaThe All Blacks will play Samoa for the first time in Apia next year as both nations embark on their World Cup preparations.04 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionSimon Hickey: Sth Africa can be opened up if we play our cards rightWe were slightly disappointed with the way we went on Monday against Samoa, but the objective of that game was to come away with five points plus a bit of a points margin, writes Simon Hickey.05 Jun 05:30 PM
RugbyRugby: Islanders owe 'Fats' a debt of gratitudeAs much as Keven Mealamu has done to inspire a generation of Pacific Island players, he knows it pales in comparison with the reach of Peter Fatialofa.07 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandRugby legend Peter Fatialofa diesPapali'itele Peter Fatialofa died suddenly this morning in Samoa aged 54 and his passing has left shock waves across the rugby community.06 Nov 02:20 AM
RugbyRugby: Islands treatment shameRugby's shameful treatment of the Pacific Islands may never end - a sad fact that becomes ever harder to refute given events of recent weeks.15 Jun 05:30 PM