New Zealand have won 11 Cup finals, second only to Fiji with 15.

Highlanders pivot Lima Sopoaga has revealed what he needs to improve in order to impress the All Black selectors.

One of England's leading sports journalists has warned England to take a reality pill in light of what he is seeing in New Zealand rugby.

Should All Blacks coach Steve Hansen decide it's right to stay on, it will accelerate the exodus of other aspiring test coaches offshore.

Smith's multi-layered ability across the basic disciplines iced by his intuition has made him the leader in the No 9 jersey.

Talent is one thing, but it's rendered almost worthless if the understanding isn't there on how to use it, writes Gregor Paul.

There will be no pining for the golden generation.

Given the way the All Blacks played at the World Cup, the easy assumption to make is that what matters most for an individual rugby player is skill development and execution.

From being 70:30 against after the World Cup, to 50:50 a few months later, All Blacks coach Steve Hansen could now be more likely than not to extend beyond 2017.

When the sevens format was added to the Olympic programme, pundits predicted the New Zealand side would be boosted by an influx of top-level talent.

The men who returned from England with gold are dropping at an alarming rate from their Super Rugby teams. We check out the sidelined World Cup players.

Sandy McNicol will never go down as one of the great All Blacks, but he might go down as one of the most principled.

Dan Carter reveals Steve Hansen's harsh tactics.

Only three rounds into Super Rugby and the injury toll affecting outside backs has become a mini-crises from an All Blacks perspective.

New Zealand Rugby posted a loss of $463,000 in 2015, the organisation announced today.

Wayne Smith was tempted by overseas offers but he knew he really wanted to stay in New Zealand.

Our rugby writers debate who should replace Nehe Milner-Skudder for the All Blacks' June series against Wales.

A lack of home tests and a failed Wellington Sevens will be fingered today as the primary reasons why New Zealand Rugby had another tough battle last year balancing the books.

The All Blacks Sevens are back in the winning circle after six weeks.

All Blacks increase their determination to find that elusive player who can genuinely flit between loose forward and lock.

The All Blacks have the last piece of their coaching puzzle in place for 2016 as Wayne Smith has agreed to take on an expanded role.

New Zealand Rugby has held onto one of its masterminds.