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.

Tevita Li will look to relaunch his stagnating Super Rugby career from the team for which he showed all his dangerous wares in 2014.

Charles Piutau is a player the All Blacks definitely didn't want to lose. But it is understood he has been offered and has already signed a deal in Europe.

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.

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.

Paul Thomas asks: Isn't it about time New Zealand rugby stopped believing its own PR and faced the ugly truth?

Samoa, Fiji, Tonga and the Cook Islands are on the hunt for players and are putting pressure on those eligible for the Island nations.

Big Ben Tameifuna has a big decision to make — stay with the Chiefs or sign with Toulouse and most likely commit to playing for Tonga at next year’s World Cup.

The New Zealand Rugby Union's refusal to play tests in the Pacific Islands remains a shame on the national game.

The NZRU has confirmed that All Blacks Cory Jane and Israel Dagg took sleeping pills while they were out drinking ahead of the Rugby World Cup quarter final.

Shameful chapters in New Zealand rugby have reduced but the NZRU's inability to unite with Jonah Lomu remains one of their neglectful episodes.

South Africa appear to be the clear and present danger but there is a more basic threat nearer to home that has potential to bite New Zealand rugby harder.

Security footage from local bars is being reviewed today as police investigate rape allegations made against members of the South Canterbury rugby team.

The NZRU responds to allegations of rape leveled at members of the South Canterbury rugby team.

Sanzar wants to unveil the format for their next Super rugby deal by Christmas.