The NZRU says the deal represents a "major" vote of confidence in southern hemisphere rugby.

Global recession, World Cup and shortfall in income from All Blacks test matches blamed for record loss.

There are tentative smiles from NZ's RWC 2011 organisers after domestic ticket applications made an explosive start.

Rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic, a subtle change of thinking or better use of the All Black coaches' talents?

Former All Black prop Billy Bush says he was targeted as a Maori – costing the All Blacks the 1976 series in South Africa.

Former All Black Waka Nathan says he is not bothered he was left off a 1960 tour of South Africa because he was Maori.

Rugby legend Jonah Lomu is alive and well, despite rumours of his death circulating around the web today.

Sky Television will be paying more to screen live rugby games under a new five-year deal from 2011.

Don't worry, "Right Here, Right Now" is not the Rugby World Cup's official song, says CEO Martin Snedden.

Incensed over the choice of a British song for the 2011 World Cup theme, a well known NZ entertainer is starting a campaign to change the song to a NZ one.

Former All Black Aaron Mauger has announced his immediate retirement in Britain after failing to recover from a persistent back injury.

Carl Hayman’s decision means money has finally overtaken the lure of the All Black jersey – and Gregor Paul argues more will follow Hayman’s lead.

If Greg Somerville didn't realise he was viewed as a poor man's Carl Hayman, he'll be getting the message now.

Paul Thomas writes that while Carl Hayman mightn't give a hoot about it now, his folk hero status here is likely to diminish.