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.

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.

All Blacks skipper Kieran Read is considered good to go after a torrid Lions series.

Only motivated players have been selected for final Blues match of year against Sunwolves.

Charlie Faumuina and Steven Luatua set to play their final matches for the Blues in Tokyo.

The appointment of Jerome Garces as ref for Bledisloe Cup match adds insult to injury.

All Blacks take time out to break bread ahead of the third Lions test at Eden Park.

Challenge of leading the unbeaten Crusaders comes at the right time for experienced lock.

Another win for Blues coach Tana Umaga as first-five Black is set to overlook Chiefs.

Pressure off for returning All Black against a Rebels team low on confidence and wins.

Matt Duffie hopes that he - and referee Jaco van Heerden - can learn from the experience.

Cleared of concussion, Piers Francis has taken a veiled swipe at the officials' decisions.

Midfielder better but Chiefs take conservative approach after concussion problems.

Foul play committee finds Duffie has served his sentence after controversial cards.

Failure to show red card after high tackle on Francis must result in Sanzaar probe.

Answers are needed as to why there was no card for a Stormers high tackle this morning.

The Blues' season is probably over after a narrow loss to the Stormers in Cape Town

Grudge match between New Zealand's top two ranked teams set to explode in tropical heat.

No members of undefeated Crusaders were deemed good enough this week - but four Reds were.

Lions get a charmed run to quarters, but NZ sides could fill all four semifinal places.