Kaino pranks Carter
Both players have rugby biographies up for sale right now, and Jerome Kaino's tried to make sure his one sells more.
Both players have rugby biographies up for sale right now, and Jerome Kaino's tried to make sure his one sells more.
The NZRPA has supported the idea of playing benefits rugby matches to help raise funds for Jonah Lomu's sons
Sports Illustrated named Richie McCaw's retirement as one of the biggest sports stories of the year.
Today we launch the Herald's annual New Zealander of the Year awards.
Gregor Paul casts his eye over the 2015 rugby season and hands out some awards of his own.
Richie McCaw was emotional as he donned the All Black blazer for the final time at the Rugby Awards last night.
Ma'a Nonu, who was once unwanted by any NZ franchise, has added to his list of incredible achievements in 2015 by being named NZ's Player of the Year.
Retired All Black certainly isn't taking it easy if his latest training is anything to go by: "80km, 3,700m of climbing and 17 hours non-stop tramping with mates!"
Dan Carter was ready to quit the All Blacks just 15 months out from this year's World Cup triumph. So why did he stay with the team?
Sonny Bill Williams selects his top 13 rugby or league players he had come across in his playing career, but there's some big names missing.
COMMENT: How NZ Rugby damaged the country's biggest brand, writes Wynne Gray.
The Auckland Council was so confident the men in black would win the Rugby World Cup they were planning celebrations two games into the tournament.
All Blacks coach has given his backing to Stuart Lancaster and Heyneke Meyer, two coaches who have fallen on the sharp edge of the results business.
Having hung up their boots for summer - or for good - rugby's world champions went fishing.
Any All Black interest about jousting with England and their new coach Eddie Jones will be done from the sidelines for the next few years.
Thundering wing admitted awe at legendary boxer's staunch adherence to principles but same applies to mighty All Black, writes Wynne Gray.
Everyone who knew Jonah has a million stories. He's a man who took you on adventures, write Polly Gillespie.
Former rivals react to the retirement from rugby of All Blacks captain.
Richie McCaw has hung up his boots but still feels the need, the need for speed.
As Jonah Lomu's mother, Hepi, left her son's Auckland home yesterday, she picked up a yellow rose left on the driveway and smiled.
Our Herald rugby reporter Wynne Gray discussed the passing of All Blacks legend Jonah Lomu and the retirement of captain Richie McCaw.
All Blacks skipper bows out: "The last thing I wanted to do was limp to the end."
The young Lomu had thrived in sport, especially athletics and rugby, and had made it his goal to represent New Zealand one day.
The Tongan village where Jonah Lomu is best remembered has gone into mourning to honour the passing of the sporting giant.