History and passion always figure highly when the conversations switches to Munster rugby.

New Zealand Rugby has recognised it needs to do more to improve attitudes towards women.

Israel Folau will become the second-fastest player to 50 Tests when he takes the park against Scotland this weekend.

The All Blacks, their supporters and even the New Zealand media have been bagged for being arrogant.

The All Blacks are usually used to flexing their muscles on the pitch.

Ireland did so much more than just break a 111-year drought against the All Blacks on Sunday morning.

Pat Lam has let the secret out of the bag on why Irish rugby is now able to compete on equal footing with New Zealand.

Kane Hames will almost certainly be stopped from wearing strapping bearing a political slogan when the Maori All Blacks face Munster in Ireland later this week.

Wyatt Crockett could consider himself something of an Italian expert within the All Blacks.

As the All Blacks lined up for their pre-game haka, the Irish formed their own honorary formation.

Ireland played their hearts out for 80 minutes this time. Not 79. And this time they didn't feel the weight of history and buckle.

All Blacks Jerome Kaino may have an extended career in the black jersey if he chooses to switch to lock, says captain Kieran Read.

Michael Cheika wants the Australian Rugby Union to embrace imperfection, just as much as perfection.

COMMENT: Before you call me heretic, hear me out: New Zealand rugby crowds are largely boring, writes Tony Veitch.

The Maori All Blacks won a predictable result in Chicago this afternoon, thumping the USA Eagles 54 points to 7.

The All Blacks soaked in all the excitement that comes with 5 million fans celebrating the end of a 108-year drought.

The World Rugby deputy made it clear that Owen Franks dodged a bullet escaping suspension for an alleged eye gouge.

Poor self-control, and poor selections could cost Michael Cheika his job, says a former Wallaby.

Richie McCaw was locked in for so long, it almost kept New Zealand narrow minded.

There hasn't been a rugby player quite like Julian Savea. Not in recent memory anyway.

Wales great Neil Jenkins believes New Zealand are now the world's best side in any sport.

Two rugby union stars have been questioned by police over a number of alleged sexual offences.

Eddie Jones has issued his English players a stern warning - play overseas, and say goodbye to your national career.

At 103kg, Ardie Savea is a fraction lighter than the coaches would like him to be.

One of Michael Cheika's Wallabies players has let slip who cause the shoulder injury that put him in hospital.

Kieran Read knows he lives in the shadow of Richie McCaw and needs to create his own legacy - he reveals how he and players are stamping their mark.

Stephen Larkham has been positioned as the man to succeed Michael Cheika as Australia's Test coach.

As Beauden Barrett continues to work on his goalkicking issues, he at least has the novelty of travelling to Chicago and the start

Eddie Jones has continued his war with Michael Cheika, taking a jibe at the clown jokes on the eve of the Wallabies tour.