I still remember the day the Wellington rugby team stopped at Ruakaka Primary School. It was 1987, and they were on their way to Whangarei to play North Auckland.

New England coach believes his side can be "the most dominant team in the world".

Former All Black Byron Kelleher has been asked to explain the use of a NZ Rugby brand on clothing that also promotes his rugby-themed pub.

Injury stopped the first-five in his tracks last year, but it's hard to keep a good man down.

Former England centre Will Greenwood says Wales are a good chance to finally break their losing streak against the All Blacks in June.

In light of Richie McCaw's decision to turn down a knighthood, we re-publish Chris Rattue's column, urging the great All Black to do just that.

But Richie McCaw feels "extremely privileged" to be appointed to the Order of New Zealand.

It was again a memorable year, full of highs, lows and ponytails, writes Greg Bruce.

The art of coaching is this: all your athletes are highly motivated when they start, but your job as a coach is to create an environment that inspires them to use that motivation.

When All Blacks captain Richie McCaw talked the day after retaining the World Cup, he said his sense of satisfaction couldn't have been deeper.

Ko's year special by any measure and sign of what's to come but rugby heroes claim standout moment.

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

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.

Europe's top clubs have swung into full recruitment mode and have their sights set on fringe All Blacks Victor Vito, Israel Dagg and Cory Jane.

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.