Rieko Ioane shines as Mitre 10 Cup's best
The 19-year-old Aucklander is quickly becoming one of New Zealand's most potent young talents.
The 19-year-old Aucklander is quickly becoming one of New Zealand's most potent young talents.
Former All Blacks Dan Carter and Joe Rokocoko have been cleared of doping following a probe by the French Rugby Federation, according
The All Blacks believe they will defeat Australia easily in Auckland this weekend to set a new record for most successive Test wins, Wallabies coach Michael Cheika claims.
Large touring party to Europe means the selectors can throw wildcards into mix.
One thing is clear - not being part of the All Blacks' tilt at a world record will hurt him.
French rugby club Toulon is eyeing All Blacks back Israel Dagg as its next Kiwi import.
Aaron Smith's actions were unsavoury and lacking in class - but they weren't illegal.
All Blacks halfback Aaron Smith has stood down from this weekend's Bledisloe Cup test.
It's been 32 long years for the Wallabies at Eden Park.
Tony Veitch and Michael Guerin discuss whether or not the All Blacks record really matters, and just how bad the Kiwis were on the weekend.
Richie McCaw thinks Kiwi fans need to enjoy the All Blacks success while it lasts, instead of criticising it.
Watch Adam Cooper as he wraps up sports for the week.
There is still no word from New Zealand Rugby on whether halfback Aaron Smith will be sanctioned for his well-publicised use of a toilet cubicle.
Bundee Aki has 12 months to go before he qualifies for Ireland and has underlined his value to Connacht.
Former All Black Murray Mexted is adamant that under-fire All Black halfback Aaron Smith should be named in the side to face Australia.
Eliota Fuimaono-Sapolu is on the sharply worded warpath again, attacking the appointment of Gordon Tietjens as the Samoan sevens coach.
The increasingly controversial Wallabies halfback Nick Phipps is likely to get the nod to start against the All Blacks at Eden Park on Saturday.
A pair of rematches highlights the semifinal draw in the Mitre 10 Cup Premiership, while Otago sit in the box seat in their quest for promotion from the Championship.
Not since the heady days of Allan Pollock and Rua Tipoki in 2006 have North Harbour contested playoffs footy.
Tasman have punched their playoff ticket with an eight-try victory over Southland at Trafalgar Park in Nelson.
The Kangaroos have easily outclassed the Kiwis 26-6 in the trans-Tasman league test in Perth. Black Caps coach Mike Hesson wants the toss to be eradicated from test cricket. The Silver Ferns have come crashing back to earth with a thud after Australia dominated the third Constellation Cup test in Auckland.
North Harbour need two competition points to qualify for the semifinals for the first time since 2006.
Americans Michael and Jennifer Sigler are diehard All Blacks fans, despite having no New Zealand connections.
Veteran five-eighth Stephen Donald proved last night that he still knows exactly what to do when his number is called.
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen and Victoria Cross recipient Willie Apiata were guest speakers for thousands of Exclusive Brethren at an Auckland conference this week.
The All Blacks will spend this week searching for their cold, clinical emotionless inner selves.
His penalty won us the Rugby World Cup final in 2011 and Stephen Donald is up to his heroics yet again with a match-winning try for Waikato.
Bay of Plenty have booked their spot in the Mitre 10 Cup Championship semifinals - but only just.
Sir Gordon Tietjens is excited to take on the challenge of coaching the Samoan sevens team.