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It's time for a rethink on the Ioane kid
It's a certainty, or as good as, that both the Ioane boys, Akira and Rieko, will play for the All Blacks at some stage.
'You can't get any bigger than this'
WATCH: Former All Black captain and Rugby World Cup winner Richie McCaw received New Zealand's highest honour today.
Sevens seek to uphold proud record
New Zealand have won 11 Cup finals, second only to Fiji with 15.
Lima Sopoaga: What I need to do to get back in black
Highlanders pivot Lima Sopoaga has revealed what he needs to improve in order to impress the All Black selectors.
English rugby told to take 'reality pill'
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.
No room at the top at All Blacks
Should All Blacks coach Steve Hansen decide it's right to stay on, it will accelerate the exodus of other aspiring test coaches offshore.
Aaron Smith streets ahead in race
Smith's multi-layered ability across the basic disciplines iced by his intuition has made him the leader in the No 9 jersey.
Replacing the golden generation
Talent is one thing, but it's rendered almost worthless if the understanding isn't there on how to use it, writes Gregor Paul.
Hansen closer to sticking with ABs
New Zealand Rugby are believed to be ready to make that commitment and willing to start talks whenever Hansen is ready.
Rebuilding is not in the ABs' vocabulary
There will be no pining for the golden generation.
Savea needs to shape up to stay on top
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.
Hansen likely to extend contract
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.
Hansen hits out over sevens recruits
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.
Is there a World Cup injury curse?
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.
Rugby and dementia: Let's keep talking
Sandy McNicol will never go down as one of the great All Blacks, but he might go down as one of the most principled.
Golden opportunity for Jane's AB comeback
Cory Jane's season could follow an unexpected but coveted path to the All Blacks now Nehe Milner-Skudder has been ruled out of Super Rugby.
NZ Rugby give mid-year tests 'four more years'
New Zealand and South Africa are united on a 2019 deadline for mid-year tests.
All Blacks winged as Milner-Skudder out
Only three rounds into Super Rugby and the injury toll affecting outside backs has become a mini-crises from an All Blacks perspective.
NZ Rugby seeking better share of season spoils
New Zealand Rugby posted a loss of $463,000 in 2015, the organisation announced today.
Smith couldn't say no to the ABs
Wayne Smith was tempted by overseas offers but he knew he really wanted to stay in New Zealand.
Who should replace NMS in black?
Our rugby writers debate who should replace Nehe Milner-Skudder for the All Blacks' June series against Wales.
NZ Rugby struggling to balance the books
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.
All Blacks sevens claim Canada title
The All Blacks Sevens are back in the winning circle after six weeks.
All Black focus falls on elusive blindside-lock
All Blacks increase their determination to find that elusive player who can genuinely flit between loose forward and lock.
Rugby: Smith rejoins All Blacks fold
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.
Wayne Smith set to re-sign with New Zealand Rugby
New Zealand Rugby has held onto one of its masterminds.