Youtube archive shows Norm Berryman being presented his Crusaders sword after 49 matches for the franchise. The ex-All Black died of a suspected heart attack in Australia overnight.

The All Blacks are in camp this week preparing for the historic Samoa test in Apia, coach Steve Hansen and star players look ahead to playing that match and also the remembrance of the late Jerry Collins.

Hear what All Blacks coach Steve Hansen had to say about some of the newcomers in the 41-man squad to take part in the test against Samoa and the Rugby Championship.

Steve Hansen has picked five new names in his first All Blacks squad of 2015. Join Gregor Paul and Nigel Yalden as they discuss the first All Blacks team in 2015. The key feature of the 41-man strong squad is the selection of Crusaders and Canterbury hooker Codie Taylor, Hurricanes and Taranaki lock James Broadhurst, Highlanders and Southland first five-eighth Lima Sopoaga, Highlanders and Taranaki winger Waisake Naholo; and Hurricanes and Manawatu fullback Nehe Milner-Skudder.

New Zealand have raised their fifth World Rugby Under 20 Championship title after edging England 21-16 in the final in Cremona. It sparked a proud haka by the New Zealand team and another breakdancing routine by coach Scott Robertson, last seen after he guided Canterbury to the 2013 ITM Cup.

John Kirwan has described Tana Umaga as a "fantastic" candidate for his former head coach's role at the Blues and has promised to help his transition into the job should he decide to take it. Kirwan this morning announced he was stepping away from the role he has held for three years.

Past and present All Blacks were in Porirua to pay their respects to Jerry Collins who was farewelled in his hometown today during a three-hour service at Te Rauparaha Arena.

Past and present All Blacks were in Porirua to pay their respects to Jerry Collins who was farewelled in his hometown today during a three-hour service at Te Rauparaha Arena.

Hundreds of people have arrived at Te Rauparaha Arena in Porirua to farewell rugby star Jerry Collins.

In a range of video interviews with Wynne Gray for nzherald.co.nz and a written series in The NZ Herald , the All Blacks campaign manager Brian Lochore, manager Colin Meads, coach Laurie Mains, team Dr Mike Bowen, captain Sean Fitzpatrick, Springbok Joel Stransky and referee Ed Morrison give us their insights into events surrounding the 1995 RWC.

In a range of video interviews with Wynne Gray for nzherald.co.nz and a written series in The NZ Herald , the All Blacks campaign manager Brian Lochore, manager Colin Meads, coach Laurie Mains, team Dr Mike Bowen, captain Sean Fitzpatrick, Springbok Joel Stransky and referee Ed Morrison give us their insights into events surrounding the 1995 RWC.

In a range of video interviews with Wynne Gray for nzherald.co.nz and a written series in The NZ Herald , the All Blacks campaign manager Brian Lochore, manager Colin Meads, coach Laurie Mains, team Dr Mike Bowen, captain Sean Fitzpatrick, Springbok Joel Stransky and referee Ed Morrison give us their insights into events surrounding the 1995 RWC.

In a range of video interviews with Wynne Gray for nzherald.co.nz and a written series in The NZ Herald , the All Blacks campaign manager Brian Lochore, manager Colin Meads, coach Laurie Mains, team Dr Mike Bowen, captain Sean Fitzpatrick, Springbok Joel Stransky and referee Ed Morrison give us their insights into events surrounding the 1995 RWC.

In a range of video interviews with Wynne Gray for nzherald.co.nz and a written series in The NZ Herald , the All Blacks campaign manager Brian Lochore, manager Colin Meads, coach Laurie Mains, team Dr Mike Bowen, captain Sean Fitzpatrick, Springbok Joel Stransky and referee Ed Morrison give us their insights into events surrounding the 1995 RWC.

In a range of video interviews with Wynne Gray for nzherald.co.nz and a written series in The NZ Herald , the All Blacks campaign manager Brian Lochore, manager Colin Meads, coach Laurie Mains, team Dr Mike Bowen, captain Sean Fitzpatrick, Springbok Joel Stransky and referee Ed Morrison give us their insights into events surrounding the 1995 RWC.

In a range of video interviews with Wynne Gray for nzherald.co.nz and a written series in The NZ Herald , the All Blacks campaign manager Brian Lochore, manager Colin Meads, coach Laurie Mains, team Dr Mike Bowen, captain Sean Fitzpatrick, Springbok Joel Stransky and referee Ed Morrison give us their insights into events surrounding the 1995 RWC.

Prince Harry and Jonny Wilkinson gave the Webb Ellis Cup a fitting send-off this morning as the Rugby World Cup Trophy Tour set off from Twickenham Stadium on its 100-day tour of the UK and Ireland.

New Zealand are safely through to the World Rugby Under 20 Championship semifinals after decisively, if not fluently, defeating Ireland 25-3 in Viadana. As the second qualifiers, and Pool C winners, they will now face France on Tuesday (NZT) after they upset defending champions England 30-18 on the final day of pool play.

A desire to play in multiple World Cups is behind the decision by both Brodie Retallick and Julian Savea to re-sign with New Zealand Rugby through to the end of 2019. An announcement the pair had officially inked long-term deals was made late this morning. Both made their All Blacks debut alongside each in 2012 and are seen as key members of the side, especially given the amount of experienced players who will be unavailable after this year's World Cup.

Tietjens was realistic in the circumstances, accepting they'd been beaten by a Fijian side which had been more consistent across the year, winning four tournaments to New Zealand's one. "Once they won their quarter-final the title race was out of our control.

Wynne Gray chats to All Blacks and world's rugby great Sir Colin Meads about the upcoming Rugby World Cup, along with his worries about Richie McCaw and concussion, and his frustration with the current rugby rules.

A rampant attack and a generous opponent combined to provide a fitting farewell for a quintet of Crusaders tonight. With a host of key men heading offshore at the end of the year, the Crusaders gave the home fans plenty of reason for cheer in their final game at AMI Stadium this season.

Sport is a growth industry and, for many parents, it is seen as a vocational pathway for their talented kids. In part two of this four-part series, Dylan Cleaver and Gregor Paul looks at the role of the school in athlete development, particularly in Auckland where going to the ‘right’ school is seen by many as increasingly important.

Few teams have an answer for the Hurricanes when their locks, loose forwards and props are handling the ball as part of sweeping moves across the field. They were too strong for the Crusaders last night, winning 29 - 23.

Chiefs prop Ben Afeaki has retired from all rugby due to concerns about his long term health. Afeaki suffered concussion in February 2014 during an Super Rugby match against the Crusaders. He was cleared to resume training as part of a graduated return to play plan.

Former New Zealand All Black Mils Muliaina was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault last night after playing in Connacht’s European Challenge Cup quarter-final defeat by Gloucester. A statement was issued today from his solicitor outside Cardiff Bay police station.

The Hurricanes aren't used to this. This is the best start they've made to a Super Rugby campaign and with six wins from as many games, they're sitting pretty at the top of the ladder. Even during the the mid-to-late 2000s, when they featured in the playoffs, they never experienced such lofty heights.

New Zealand Herald rugby scribes Gregor Paul and Patrick McKendry discuss Dan Carter and the future of John Kirwan

New Zealand Herald rugby scribes Gregor Paul and Patrick McKendry discuss Dan Carters future as the five-five struggles with injury again in World Cup year.

They came for the costumes, the crowds and the carnival-like atmosphere - but not all, it seems, came to watch the rugby. An informal survey of revellers leaving Westpac Stadium after New Zealand's second match of the Wellington Sevens yesterday found very few people actually knew the score.