All Blacks coach Steve Hansen acknowledges Dan Carter is under pressure to perform on Saturday following a limited diet of test rugby.

It's the only thing people are talking about, but the Warriors are trying to put playoff permutations out of their minds ahead of Saturday's game against the Dragons.

Regrets? The Warriors will have a few.

Regardless of the outcome in the jury room this week, the sorry saga of the Oracle Team USA cheating claims has already cost the team dearly

The stuttering All Blacks career of tighthead prop Charlie Faumuina should take another strong step this week against Argentina.

Sabbaticals and timeout in rugby get significant airplay in New Zealand but Pumas prop Marcos Ayerza just shrugs his sizeable shoulders and grins.

New Zealand canoeists enjoyed double golden delight on the final day of the world championships in Duisburg, Germany.