Scott Barrett's move to No6 for Crusaders could increase his importance to the All Blacks.

The Blues have been told to express themselves on attack against the Bulls on Saturday.

Blues playmaker Piers Francis is off to Northampton after this season.

After their capitulation against the Crusaders, the Blues know what they will get from the Bulls.

Injuries to Dagg, Tamanivalu and Ioane mar Canterbury side's run-up to Blues clash on Friday.

Coach sends a blunt message about the performance against the Highlanders.

Piers Francis to wear No10 jersey for Blues against Crusaders in Christchurch.

Leg injuries to Waisake Naholo and Nehe Milner-Skudder a particular worry for All Blacks coach Steve Hansen.

Five things the Blues must change before their daunting task of facing the Crusaders in Christchurch.

Blues' Steven Luatua, hit with a four-week ban, will likely take his punishment with good grace.

The Highlanders will face the Blues at Eden Park this week needing a win to kick-start their season.

Steven Luatua could be facing more time out of the game after being shown a red card against the Chiefs.

The New Zealand teams are ready to rumble and they're all brimming with confidence and enthusiasm for this year's competition

The Chiefs beat the Crusaders 12-5 in the Inaugural Global Super 10 Final

The Counties Manukau Rugby Union is on the lookout for a new chief executive after Andrew Maddock today announced his resignation

Apia Park has come a long way from the basic ground where Michael Jones made his test debut - for Manu Samoa - back in 1986. "It's

Toulon's flamboyant owner cancelled his players' holidays as an angry response to their latest loss.

France's hopes for the Six Nations have been dealt a huge blow.

The French rugby paper Midi Olympique says star All Blacks back Ben Smith is set to sign for the French top 14 team Pau.

Dan Carter had one of the worst games of his career for Racing 92 over the weekend, and English rugby critic Stephen Jones let him know about it.

Eddie Jones has labelled the Wallabies the most improved team in world rugby but says his England team will still be smarter tactically

Ireland have pulled off a stunning 27-24 win over Australia in Dublin this morning.

It all makes sense to TJ Perenara now. But it didn't used to, not in his younger days...

All Blacks captain Kieran Read talks to media about tomorrow's rematch with Ireland and Jonah's influence on the game

The All Blacks traveled to Seapoint in Ireland to hold a skills session for local children

All Black locks Brodie Retallick and Sam Whitelock on when they might return to the field

New Zealand Rugby has received more than 140,000 applications for Lions tickets. The union has warned fans that the public ticket

This all-Crusaders Premiership final could be billed as the 'Battle of the broken bones.' There will be more strapping than usual

Some Black Ferns dressed up as fairies for a Cure Kids event in Auckland today

Coach Colin Cooper and skipper Ash Dixon look forward to games in the United States and Europe