Sonny Bill Williams is back in New Zealand and is set to undergo surgery on his ruptured Achilles tendon in Auckland on Tuesday, It's

All the governing body cared about was that the two sides had put on an epic World Cup final that brought a superb tournament to an appropriate close.

Wynne Gray looks back at how the All Blacks clinched victory in part two of his story about New Zealand's first series win in South Africa.

Sonny Bill Williams has abandoned the Olympic village and his wounded All Black Sevens team mates and returned to New Zealand.

Steve Tew says there will be no review of the decision to attach the All Black name to a number of teams.

A year ago, the Wallabies selected the unorthodox 'Pooper' loose forward combination of David Pocock and Michael Hooper against the All Blacks.

Picking the touring squad was not about identifying the best 36 players. The rationale was quite specific; to keep the test XV out of any midweek action.

Steve Hansen is certain the challenge of maintaining success in test rugby is easier than trying to find it.

All Blacks debutant Anton Lienert-Brown says it was unreal to pull on the black jumper for the first time. The 21-year-old played

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has called for an official review into the failure of the New Zealand men's sevens side.

All Black fans flocked to Aotea Square today to get selfies and autographs with a few of the players.

A disappointing result for the men's sevens team will have a minimal impact on the strength of the All Blacks brand.

While his break is likely to frustrate Sonny Bill Williams, it might do him good in the long term according to Steve Hansen.

Sir Colin Meads' family says it remains unclear what stage his cancer is at and he needs to undergo more tests.

Richie McCaw's epic All Blacks career has been captured in a lavish retrospective book by the former captain.

It took 110 years to build the All Blacks into a leading sporting brand and just 15 minutes to inflict serious damage.

Dare we say it, but this might be the end for Sonny Bill Williams, footballer?

The loss of Sonny Bill Williams is more annoying than it is disastrous for the All Blacks, writes Gregor Paul.

The All Blacks are among a number of Kiwi household names sporting white armbands in support of child charity Cure Kids.

The All Blacks head coach thinks it makes sense that the All Blacks go alone in 2020.

Former Wallaby and Australian commentator Phil Kearns has blasted New Zealand rugby teams.

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen reckons Julian Savea is maybe just five minutes away from turning his season around.

It was seeing All Blacks having to be put into the recovery position by some of their Springbok adversaries that led to widespread change in NZ rugby.

All Blacks assistant coach Ian Foster is expecting the Wallabies to revert to their confident selves as they prepare for the upcoming test against the All Blacks.

Nehe Milner-Skudder will almost certainly miss the All Blacks' end of year tour due to his shoulder injury.

The Chiefs skipper was an absentee at All Blacks camp after suffering head knocks in the Super Rugby playoffs.

Steve Hansen has reminded his players of what is expected of them as All Blacks in the wake of the Chiefs stripper scandal.

Given the abrasive nature of the Rugby Championship, it's the extras who could yet have a major role to play for the All Blacks this year.

NZ Rugby boss Steve Tew sounds like a man who has been in the job too long, writes Chris Rattue. Fresh ideas are vital.

The Wallabies spent Tuesday afternoon preparing for the All Blacks by apparently bashing the NRL's Sydney Roosters in a hybrid game.