Patrick McKendry takes a look at his crystal rugby ball to see what lies ahead.

Bristol's Steven Luatua wants an All Black World Cup shot...history has good and bad news.

Steven Luatua has only just left New Zealand, and is already talking an All Black return.

Chris Rattue: A hero takes a knighthood, a fan takes a blow.

Contributors to NZ community, culture, entertainment, sport recognised in New Year Honours

All Blacks legend helps tackle an out-of-control scrub fire near the town of Hororata.

Quade Cooper was looking relaxed despite questions about his future.

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New Zealand Rugby set to get NZ$37 million as a result of France's winning World Cup bid.

Tj Perenara's test jersey is expected to raise thousands for injured fighter Ra Redden.

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All Blacks info-graphic reveals statistics on the team's performance for the year.

Former All Black Richie McCaw will fly the Queen's baton to its next stop in Kaikōura.

'Sorry figure' Dan Carter received a 'light' drink driving fine in secret hearing.

McLeod is back in a defensive coaching capacity and impressed by attention to detail.

A "priceless" gift from Luke McAlister to his young son has been stolen.

Julian Savea has admitted that he has thought about a potential switch to rugby league.

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All Black Sam Whitelock said playing with his brother was the pinnacle of his season.

Overcoming his back operation will be a big challenge.

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Sam Whitelock beats ABs teammate Rieko Ioane to player of the year gong.

Julian Savea hopes for a successful pre-season to earn back his All Black's sport.

All Blacks captain likely to miss the opening rounds of next year's Super Rugby.

Kieran Read could miss the start of next year's Super Rugby season.

The ABs will face South Africa next year at a ground they haven't lost at since 1970.

The rugby season is done and dusted so which All Black shined and who flopped?

But Steve Hansen's side are still 'superior in almost every department'.

Eden Park's newest attraction is a hair-raising experience.

Next year's Super Rugby season could be Jerome Kaino's swansong.