Hurricanes boss: 'Barrett had consumed a few beers but wasn't drunk'

AB's co-vice captain says his teammate can fill Sonny Bill's boots against France.

Battle between first-fives will be key to victory but could it influence Steve Hansen too?

New All Blacks skipper a doubt for test and midfielder Crotty is another head knock worry.

James Parsons fails to recover from concussion suffered from Owen Franks' foul play.

Chris Rattue: Winning isn't everything when it comes to magicians like Damian McKenzie.

All Blacks captain hasn't played for two weeks and is no guarantee to play on Saturday.

Fullback signs a one-year extension and is confident Umaga and co and turn things around.

Time away from game has been beneficial to Retallick after family tragedy last year.

The All Blacks documentary set to be released next week was hotly debated, says Hansen.

No pressure on the Highlanders coach to return to work after the death of his mother.

Low on personnel, but high on expectation, the Crusaders look good for another title.

World Rugby is introducing a trial "below the nipple" law change.

Perry joins fellow props Moody and Franks on sidelines after injury at All Black camp.

All Black camp brings together opposing players before defining Super Rugby clash.

Law needs changing after Owen Franks gets away with high shot which injured James Parsons.

Loose forwards have skills and attitudes to follow in footsteps of hard man Jerome Kaino.

What would happen if the All Blacks were to lose Sam Whitelock and Brodie Retallick?

Why resentment off pitch will add to rivalry between traditional New Zealand foes.

Coach to get welcome support from Leon MacDonald but expectations at Blues increase too.

All Black unlikely to take break before France series but is happy with high minutes.

Whakarewarewa produced an epic comeback to beat Waikite 36-22.

All Black loose forward's test career likely over after signing with Ricoh Black Rams.

Record-breaking win in Canada gives Kiwis hope of World Series victory.

TMO most culpable for failing to spot foul play which helped extend NZ's winning streak.

Kiwi streak now at 39 as Australian game lurches from bad to worse with no end in sight.

Eddie Jones got his man but at what price?

ABs on alert: From doubts over his fortitude in Auckland to scoring for fun at the Canes.

All Blacks midfielder poised to return after nearly two months on sidelines with injury.

Crusaders player has the physical edge to bring fear factor against France next month.