New Zealand Rugby Players Association chief executive Rob Nichol said it was "completely appropriate" that Muliaina continued to train with his team.

The Black Caps deserve a well-earned rest after their long World Cup campaign, but for several of them the cricket will keep on coming in the form of the IPL.

Francis Saili is heading offshore later this year.

The Warriors have had plenty of on-field heroes, but the two men most responsible for the team's acceptance into the NRL never played a minute, writes Graham Lowe.

Brodie Retallick's return from injury against the Blues illustrated just why an offshore move could prove an appealing prospect.

Former All Black Mils Muliaina's is "pretty upset" and "shocked" about the sexual assault allegations he is now facing in Britain.

South Sydney's Kiwi hooker Issac Luke is under investigation by the NRL integrity unit after posting a homophobic slur on Instagram.

The Crusaders ran riot with eight tries in a 52-10 hammering of the Sharks in South Africa this morning to lay down the biggest marker in round eight of Super Rugby.

By now, you will most likely have discovered the hee-hawing glee all over Tim Southee's face. Wonderful to behold, Heather du Plessis-Allan writes.