Tain and Brody Lam look forward to playing next to each other for Manu Samoa.

Chris Rattue: All Blacks v England in 2018 has us drooling, and shows that less is more.

Raelene Castle believes Australian rugby is poised to rebound from a challenging year.

New Zealander brings the new perspective that game in Australian sorely needs to improve.

All Blacks fullback's form in training shows value of a break and need for global season.

All Blacks' world-leading fullback can't stay away from Highlanders HQ in Dunedin.

Vicious-looking wolf with questionable social life has been replaced by a cartoon figure.

Relegated from Reds to club rugby by new coach Thorn, Quade Cooper faces uncertain future.

More than three years after he was forced to quit playing, prop Afeaki's symptoms remain.

'Ridiculous' message ban yet to be explained to players, says Sarah Goss.

Swanky awards night in Monaco highlights terrible inequalities overseen by World Rugby.

Portrayal of Irish stereotypes jar but more significant is change to recruitment policy.

All Blacks hooker faces another stint on the sidelines following his concussion troubles.

The Blues legend on a team dear to his heart, No10s, and the sporting ability of his son.

Tough halfback could be set to challenge hooker Parsons for Blues' captaincy next year.

Wellington captain hails Lions' resolve after earning promotion to domestic Premiership.

The All Blacks' midfield was blocked for Seta, so he changed to wing and is back in black.

OPINION: Jason Taumalolo and Andrew Fifita's sentiment beat salary prospects.

The new-look James Slipper has packed on an extra 10kg by living Brad Thorn's mantra

Liam Napier speaks to a former Wallaby attempting to put data above mythology.

Chris Rattue: Oh to see the real Beauden Barrett again - and here's the way how.

OPINION: Let's lavish our world champions with competition, attention and sponsorship.

New Zealand Rugby still considering options as only some Black Ferns have arrived home.

The victorious Black Ferns are due home on Tuesday after a scintillating World Cup final.

The Aussie media haven't missed an opportunity to highlight 'flaws' within the All Blacks.

Wallabies coach on his dislike of the All Blacks, the Sydney test and clown cartoons.

Tawera Kerr-Barlow's impending departure makes search for new No9s a bigger priority.

Delighted fans welcomed the Crusaders home after their Super Rugby win in South Africa.

After six long months, Super Rugby is over - here's what we learned (Aussies look away).

Tauranga Boys' drop their final Super 8 game of the season at home to Gisborne Boys' High.