New Zealand Rugby boss Steve Tew has summarised the code's year as a mixed bag, with some exceptional on-field performances tempered

All Blacks great Richie McCaw and fiancee Gemma Flynn have splashed out on a spectacular $2.5m family home.

Beauden Barrett hadn't spent this much time with his brothers since they were in primary school.

One of the major sponsors of the All Blacks admitted last night that they have 'despaired' at the controversy that has enveloped the sport in 2016.

The world's best rugby player is now confirmed as New Zealand's best rugby player - Beauden Barrett.

An elite group of All Blacks are in line to join the millionaires club following moves by New Zealand Rugby to give players a significant rise in pay.

Prominent former players around the rugby globe are saying the game is about to realise Tana Umaga's fear and be transformed forever.

Beauden Barrett is expected to make an impressive sweep of tonight's NZ rugby awards, nominated for two of the most prestigious accolades.

As expected the All Blacks won't face England until November 2018 at the earliest.

The All Blacks coach accepts he might lose one of big three players he wants to retain and that England is likely to steal the record for longest unbeaten streak in test rugby.

South African rugby referee Craig Joubert has offered insight into the process of refereeing tight games.

COMMENT: No one in their right mind would take on the Springboks as a coaching venture right now, writes Paul Lewis.

Rugby legend Sir Colin Meads says he is winning his fight against cancer.

The Lions' new forward coach Steve Borthwick, could help crack the All Blacks code for next year's tour writes rugby legend Sir Clive Woodward.

Key said there was no reason why a state broadcaster couldn't air big matches, but the question was where the money would come from.

Lions coach Warren Gatland has revealed one part of the game he feels his side will have the edge of the All Blacks next year...goal kicking.

All Blacks tests would have to be broadcast on free-to-air television under a proposed law change to be debated by Parliament.

Sir Colin Meads will be honoured in his home town of Te Kuiti with a mega cast bronze statue.

Former England coach Sir Clive Woodward says based on Sunday's victory over Australia, England are not yet ready to challenge the All Blacks at the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

Beauden Barrett, Dane Coles, and Sam Whitelock have all been nominated as All Blacks Player of the Year.

The world record-breaking All Blacks will be vying for the coveted Team of the Year Award against the undefeated Black Ferns and Super Rugby champions, the Hurricanes.

New Zealand Rugby chief executive Steve Tew has confirmed the All Blacks won't play England in 2017, meaning fans will have to wait until the end of 2018.

All Blacks fans still have a bit to learn at how to express their fandom in a witty way, says Paul Lewis.

All Blacks assistant coach Ian Foster says there is a very real fear they might lose key All Blacks, but urges them not to leave too early.

A fundraiser for the children of Jonah Lomu is thought to have raised more than 100,000 pounds (NZ$177,600) in London overnight.

All Black duo Israel Dagg and Beauden Barrett were drinking at an Irish bar in Nuremberg when they belted out an Irish rugby anthem.

A leading French based rugby writer believes Israel Dagg, Ben Smith and Aaron Cruden will all leave New Zealand rugby after next year's international season.

Radio Sport rugby editor Nigel Yalden reviews the All Blacks' season naming his standout performers of the year.

Former England and Lions back Will Greenwood has praised the depth of talent in New Zealand rugby.

Israel Dagg and Malakai Fekitoa could be the next Kiwi stars to leave New Zealand shores after they were seen in a face-to-face meeting with Toulon.