Without that extended off-season, players are being stretched too far by the endless physical and mental demands of playing for more than 10 months a year.

NZR should play their trump card, namely the biggest brand in world rugby, and walk away from the IRB's 'flawed World Cup model', says Tony Veitch.

Ben Smith is currently regarded as the best fullback in the game, but the All Black didn't take the traditional path to the top.

After winning the Rugby World Cup last year, All Black coach Steve Hansen could probably name the tenure of his next contract.

He sneaked into the All Blacks squad for the June internationals but Damian McKenzie might be squeezed out for the Rugby Championship.

Expect to see more Rugby Championship tests taking place on the other side of the world. Twickenham will host a Rugby Championship

Chiefs coach Dave Rennie has reiterated his intention to head offshore after Steve Hansen earlier in the week extended his All Blacks

The key to a global season is administrators being bold enough to make a decision for the greater good, writes Gregor Paul

All Blacks Head Coach Steve Hansen has been reappointed through until 2019, New Zealand Rugby has confirmed today.

Security for the All Blacks in Paris on their end-of-year tour will be stepped up in the wake of the ongoing terror attacks in France.

The question of Cruden or Barrett became harder to answer after the Wales series.

While four New Zealand teams are preparing for Super Rugby quarter-finals the Australians are getting ready for the All Blacks. It's

Former Wallaby Glen Ella says their is immense pressure on Michael Cheika to avoid another series whitewash against the All Blacks.

All Black great Stu Wilson and actor Will Hall have struck up an unlikely bromance, sparked by one of the most infamous chapters in modern NZ history.

Waikato Hospital have had to remove Colin Meads name from the door to ward of the many well-wishers.

The country's most revered piece of sporting gear is getting a revamp. The Herald understands the All Blacks will unveil a new jersey this year.

All Blacks and Hurricanes loose forward Ardie Savea has inked a new two-year deal with New Zealand Rugby and the Hurricanes, recommitting

The hugely-promising Charlie Ngatai is most probably going to have to wait until the end of year tour to resume his test career.

All Black Cory Jane believes the Kiwi dominance in Super Rugby won't necessarily translate to the Bledisloe Cup.

When the sabbatical concept was first floated in rugby circles, there was widespread scepticism that it had any merit.

Watch trailer of Richie McCaw documentary Chasing Great - about the man whose legacy the All Blacks are keeping at arm's length.

These next few weeks are big ones for the emerging generation of All Blacks.

The New Zealand Rugby Museum will be hosting a one-day seminar on the All Blacks jersey in Wellington on August 28. The All Blacks

Steve Hansen says he will make a decision on his coaching future before the Rugby Championship kicks off next month.

The Wellington Rugby Union confirmed today that actors were used in a video that had All Black Victor Vito go undercover as a referee to expose sideline abuse.

Ex-Blues enforcer Troy Flavell has admitted to driving drunk - at more than three times the legal limit.

Watching her sports mad son grow up Angela Dixon often wondered whether it was the right path for her son Elliot

New Zealand Rugby has released ticket details for next year's tour of the British and Irish Lions, and the highest price for a test ticket has been set at $449.

The All Black has gone from ratbag to role model and he is crediting his contentment and happiness to converting to Islam.