BMW is reviewing its ambassador deal with Sonny Bill Williams after complaints about his links with controversial Muslim clerics.

Duco Events insist next month's Brisbane Tens tournament will feature top All Black talent.

New Zealand's depth at first-five - and shortage in other positions - was key to Aaron Cruden's move to Montpellier.

Former All Black skills guru Mick Byrne reckons he can turn future Wallaby Taniela Tupou into a top class player.

Blues coach and former All Blacks captain Tana Umaga has given a cautious endorsement of rugby's controversial new tackling laws.

COMMENT: By design or accident, it doesn't matter, rugby has decided to deal with the "high shots", writes Wynne Gray.

Victim advocate Louise Nicholas says allegations Chiefs rugby players verbally abused two female parking wardens are "disappointing".

Stars are intrigued by talk of a rugby union adaptation of State of Origin, which could be launched in June.

A clean slate, full pre-season and a backline full of potential has Quade Cooper right where he wants to be.

Former NRL star Marika Koroibete will be unleashed in the Brisbane Tens as he pushes for a starting Super Rugby spot.

A desire to ease Kieran Read's workload has thrust Crusaders lock Sam Whitelock into the captaincy role for their next Super Rugby

Of all the challenges that lie ahead of Maro Itoje in what Eddie Jones predicts will be his toughest year yet, it appears that trying to find ambition is not one of them.

Colin Cooper is expected to be unveiled before Christmas as the next Chiefs coach and successor of Dave Rennie.

Beauden Barrett hadn't spent this much time with his brothers since they were in primary school.

Queensland Reds recruit Lachlan Maranta has brushed off criticism from a former Wallaby over his code switch.

Beauden Barrett is expected to make an impressive sweep of tonight's NZ rugby awards, nominated for two of the most prestigious accolades.

Several big names have confirmed their participation in the early February tournament.

Rory Best has emerged as the front-runner for the captaincy of the British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand.

South African rugby chiefs have been linked to an audacious bid to try and hijack Dave Rennie's move to Glasgow Warriors. The Scotland

Is that a shiver of apprehension under Kiwi bedclothes, the first sign of anxiety at what is coming their way?

Liam Messam's return to the Chiefs will come ahead of next season's Super Rugby competition.

Dave Rennie has emerged as a shock candidate to become coach of the Springboks.

Boyd recently spent extensive time overseas, studying military camps, NBA teams, and the famous circus company.

All Blacks fans still have a bit to learn at how to express their fandom in a witty way, says Paul Lewis.

The ultimate prize of 2017's British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand is making its way around the North. The taiaha Te Hiku

The British and Irish Lions team to tour NZ next year will potentially be the finest side representing the four Home Unions to travel to our shores.

Steve Hansen has already laid the marker. After the return test against Ireland in Dublin, the All Blacks coach made a bold prediction

A total of 50 long haul flights have been racked up in 2016 by players representing their country in the Rugby Championship and the Jaguares in Super Rugby.

They've poured blood, sweat, and tears on the field, and now Western Force players are opening up their wallets in a bid to save the

Lions coach Warren Gatland has said he is desperate to beat his home nation of New Zealand when he takes the British and Irish players