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PM promises McCaw knighthood
John Key has jokingly promised Richie McCaw a knighthood if he leads the All Blacks to a win in the 2011 Rugby World Cup.
Rugby: Returning All Blacks to the fore
Sitiveni Sivivatu hero and villain as All Blacks make it four out of four against the Wallabies this year.
Rugby: Magnificent seven for impressive ABs
This dominance, this mental hold the All Blacks have over the Wallabies - that's very good reason to gloat.
All Blacks: Good finish really icing on the cake
Seventh-straight win over Wallabies gives All Blacks momentum for European leg of tour.
<i>Inga Tuigamala</i>: Testing times for All Blacks loosies
Inga Tuigamala believes Rodney So'oialo's presence in the starting XV gives the All Blacks their best loose forward trio.
<i>Peter Bills</i>: Yen for our game hurts the ordinary punter
The 2019 Rugby World Cup which is to be staged in Japan will produce eye-watering ticket prices, writes Peter Bills.
Rugby: All Blacks brace for Wallaby firestorm
Wallaby five-eighths Berrick Barnes' injury withdrawal handed the All Blacks a handy pre-test boost yesterday.
All Blacks given ultimatum for tour opener
The All Blacks rugby players have received the selectors' message loud and clear for their spring tour - perform or you're benched.
All Blacks: So'oialo gets a second chance
A refreshed Rodney So'oialo was yesterday handed a golden ticket to try to reclaim his status as the All Blacks' premier No 8.
Rugby: Snell to inspire All Blacks
All Blacks to tread the same soil as multiple Olympic gold medallist Sir Peter Snell.
All Blacks: Smith expects hot Wallabies offensive
All Blacks look to sweep Australia for seventh victory in a row.
<i>Chris Rattue:</i> A forward of olden-day style
McCaw charges around as if his life depends on it, cops the bad days on the chin, and is so retro that his hand signal of choice is a hand-shake.
Rugby: Smith dropped to Aussie bench
The Wallabies are ringing in the changes ahead of Saturday's Bledisloe Cup test in Tokyo.
Rugby: Wallabies must kick on against All Blacks
With foul weather striking Tokyo this week, the Wallabies concede they will need to be tactically perfect against the All Blacks on Saturday.