Concept allows for only one test a year against Aussies and could badly expose Italy.

'My mind was on the game when I was in the game, but today was bigger than rugby.'

Commercial advantages of new league excite Tew but further discussions are needed.

Franks will play his 150th Super Rugby match, while his propping partner starts his first.

Talk of pack 'domination' in Dunedin adds fuel to fire as Crusaders seek to extend streak.

It took only three matches for the Chiefs' coaches to see enough from McKenzie at No10.

Mitchell Brown gave his honest assessment of the team and defended his under-fire coach.

After they started the season 0-4, a disgruntled fan has had enough of the Chiefs.

The Blues have more issues in the midfield but Rieko Ioane is plainly not the answer.

Nervous SBW reveals the advice from the boys after going at it with the ref several times.

SBW acknowledged that despite picking up their first win, the side was hurting.

Rieko Ioane starred in an emotional win for the Blues in Albany.

Busy hooker keen to re-stake claim after Dane Coles' successful return at Hurricanes.

COMMENT: Uncertain start by Kiwi teams will have no bearing on World Cup form.

Midfielder to captain team for return to North Harbour and Mike Tamoaieta's tribute match.

Who will replace Kieran Read as captain? Here are some candidates.

All Black returns as one of two changes after 43-13 battering of the Brumbies.

The Highlanders welcome back plenty of experience for the match against the Hurricanes.

Blues' struggles are now familiar but Chiefs' collapse this season is truly shocking.

'Hopefully we can get there and if we don't it's going to be clear why we aren't."

Players looking forward to coming home after shock news and another defeat.

Va'aiga Tuigamala: World needs to understand Pacific Islanders have been 'shunted'.

COMMENT: There's a reason people are quick to dismiss Wales' Rugby World Cup hopes.

The World League could put World Rugby in a position to determine the future of the sport.

Former Crusaders and All Blacks enforcer moulds Reds into his own indefatigable image.

Expected midfield change in Buenos Aires as Blues attempt to avoid three-loss start.

All Blacks skipper highlights concerns about integrity of game and new toll on players.

The Crusaders will start four All Blacks set to hit their quota for opening three rounds

All Black great's return to France hasn't pleased everyone.