Experienced All Blacks halfback Piri Weepu has re-signed with the NZRU and the Hurricanes until the end of next year.

Graham Henry yesterday predictably named his strongest available starting XV for the fourth and final transtasman test of the year.

Sonny Bill Williams was the "bolter" in Sunday's All Blacks' squad - prompting mixed views from Herald readers.

For the next 48 hours, the nation's rugby aficionados will second-guess the All Black selectors.

Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder has dismissed any tension between Super rugby coaches and the All Blacks coaching staff.

Former New Zealand Maori captain Errol Brain was today named head coach and selector for Portugul's 2015 rugby World cup campaign.

The search is on to find the best back-up for star All Black five-eighths Dan Carter.

Everything has been planned to enhance fans' enjoyment, from food and beverages to easy access, writes James Ihaka.

Relocating the fourth Bledisloe Cup test from Hong Kong to London remains a possibility according to the NZRU.

Revelations the Bledisloe Cup Hong Kong match has been jeopardised by meagre ticket sales have disappointed Wayne Smith.

All Black captain Richie McCaw will be giving his playing future serious consideration after this Saturday's final Tri-Nations test.

The Black Ferns have this morning secured their fourth successive IRB Women's Rugby World Cup beating England in a physical encounter.

Confidence is high that Richie McCaw will extend his All Black career until at least 2012 when he engages in contract talks after the Tri Nations.

Think tail, dog and wagging in capital letters. Just a wild stab, but this will end badly, writes David Leggat. Photo / Getty Images