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Vicious-looking wolf with questionable social life has been replaced by a cartoon figure.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

Onus on new captain to take charge in crucial moments as Tana Umaga seeks winning formula.

Augustine Pulu has been announced as the new captain of the Blues.

'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.

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.

Taranaki, for the sixth time, gets to write a new chapter in the Ranfurly Shield story.

Taranaki's Kylem O'Donnell may have scored the try of the season.

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.

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.

Suburbs Rugby Club has laid an official complaint after alleged attack.

Not a better time to acknowledge that a monster has been created, writes Gregor Paul.

The Chiefs' reputation has been tarnished by the stripper scandal, says Strawbridge.

Is hate too strong a word for it? No says Chiefs coach Dave Rennie, and he's dead right.

Same team and likely same tactics for semifinal clash against Chiefs in Christchurch.