Chiefs assistant coach speaks for first time and thanks a man who saved his life.

The Chiefs release more detail about Andrew Strawbridge’s condition and describe his recovery as “amazing news”.

Chiefs assistant coach Andrew Strawbridge remains in a serious but stable condition in Waikato Hospital’s intensive care unit.

Tim Nanai-Williams has expressed his heartfelt thanks to the people who have helped donate more than $17,000 to the givealittle page raising funds.

A panel will tonight decide what, if any, penalties are handed down to those involved in a mass, 40-person brawl at a schoolboy rugby match.

Well-wishers of the stricken assistant coach of the Chiefs rugby franchise, Andrew Strawbridge, have donated more than $11,000 in under a day.

Chiefs assistant coach Andrew Strawbridge has just landed back in New Zealand and will get treatment at Waikato Hospital.

Kiwi who developed eye infection on flight to Apia for test can hear when people talk to him, hospital says.

The All Blacks were given a heartfelt Samoan welcome after touching down in Apia ahead of Wednesday's test.

A drawing of former All Black Jerry Collins is being auctioned on Trade Me and the bidding has reached over $2500.

The aunty of former All Black Jerry Collins says she learnt of her nephew's tragic death through a news bulletin on the television.

Watching Robbie Deans lead the Barbarians to a good win over a strong Ireland side made me think - we could do much worse than getting him back into New Zealand's coaching system.

Steve Tew has a difficult job keeping NZ's best rugby talent on these shores, but the double standards are obvious, writes Patrick McKendry.

Playing rugby in France was "too testing" for former All Black Zac Guildford, who is returning to NZ just halfway through a four-year contract.

Amid prophecies of doom, the factor complicating everything is the Olympics and the unknown impact it will have on AB's and Super Rugby selection.

Colin Slade is off contract at the end of this year and has been described as a high-priority retention.

New Zealand Rugby's annual profit dropped about 86 per cent as the national sports administrator's costs grew faster than its income.

Move confirms schoolboy rugby has surpassed ITM Cup in size and importance and is where the Auckland Rugby Union will target much of its future investment.

An international group involving All Black coach Steve Hansen initially, then Dave Rennie once his Chiefs work is done, will collect and trial ideas about changes to the complex laws.

SBWs' latest concussion problem shows just how unprofessional and irresponsible NZ rugby has been by rubber stamping his boxing career, writes Chris Rattue.

Auckland's ambition to be a powerhouse of the world game is a long way from being fulfilled.

Wayne Smith, confirmed as an assistant to Steve Hansen for next year's World Cup, says he never thought he would coach the All Blacks again following their triumph in 2011.

Auckland City's roll through Morocco is uplifting on one hand, and a depressing reminder on the other.

Steve Hansen, the first All Blacks coach to be appointed beyond a World Cup, hopes he has set a trend.

Five weeks for pushing referee Glenn Jackson - I guess that's about a week for every metre Ben Tameifuna sent him sprawling.

Rugby officials say they are committed to "making good" with the three victims of a fireworks malfunction that fired shrapnel into the stands at Eden Park a week ago, but the cause is not likely to be revealed for a number of weeks.

Wynne Gray writes: What sort of bang do you want for your buck when you go to Eden Park or any other test in New Zealand?

New Zealand Rugby yesterday confirmed that Sonny Bill Williams will be given a special exemption to fast-track his way into the All Blacks' end-of-year tour.

Ten former players and one former journalist inducted into IRB’s Hall of Fame.

All Blacks' halfback Piri Weepu has farewelled New Zealand rugby with a special shout out to his fans, as he looks to end his glittering career with English club London Welsh.