The rivalry rugby needs: Dave Rennie's subtle dig at All Blacks captain
Comment: New Australia coach Dave Rennie has injected a bit of light amid the gloom.
Comment: New Australia coach Dave Rennie has injected a bit of light amid the gloom.
Dane Coles is happy to jump across the ditch, even if he's away from family for a while.
Comment: The competition is dangerously ambitious but it's not too late to change course.
Phil Gifford: Comedian, player, coach, mentor - and the man who kept Lomu from leaving.
Whether fans can attend the All Blacks tests could be a multi-million-dollar question.
NZ Rugby lock in dates for home games against Wallabies following Government's decision.
Foster denied reports suggesting several players were set to skip the Rugby Championship.
The back and forth bickering between New Zealand and Australian rugby continues.
Ardern said she spoke to Aussie PM Morrison to ensure the tests would go ahead in NZ.
Several players have reportedly told NZR they are not keen to leave their families behind.
Liam Squire is back in NZ and could be lining up for a Super Rugby club next year.
Wallabies coach envious over All Blacks' depth after they left out 'incredible' player.
Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has criticised the tight turnaround expected of his side.
Comment: The real pity for New Zealanders is that Rugby Champs is being played at all.
COMMENT: These are professional sportsmen - their allegiance is to the team.
NZ Rugby boss places blame firmly at the Government's feet for losing Rugby Championship.
He was denied a chance with the Blues, but Dan Carter is pulling on the boots once again.
Tense negotiations to bring the Rugby Championship to NZ were harpooned by one thing.
Australia has pinched the four-nation tournament from New Zealand.
PM has distanced the Government - calling the outcome a result of "Sanzaar politics".
This year's Mitre 10 Cup is shaping up to be one of the most highly-anticipated seasons.
One of Auckland's best players and a key All Black has been ruled out for this weekend.
Rugby bosses have contingency plans in place should the Rugby Championship not go ahead.
Asafo Aumua realised he would have to make changes if he was to live up to his potential.
A former All Black has been left without a team due to a controversial rule.
Sanzaar big-wigs to make call on test rugby after months of uncertainty and deliberation.
Watch: The All Blacks legend called on the Government to make tests happen in New Zealand.
Will Ian Foster try and fight fire with fire with his new All Blacks squad?
The prospect of All Blacks tests this year has taken another blow.
Here are some winners and losers from Ian Foster's 35-man All Blacks squad.