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Waratahs v Hurricanes live updates: Super Rugby Pacific round four clash
The Hurricanes are coming off a defeat in Fiji/
Chiefs crush Moana Pasifika as Leroy Carter scores hat-trick
Leroy Carter crossed over three times in the 57-24 victory.
Kesha celebrates birthday in New Zealand with Highlanders player Taine Robinson
Highlanders back Taine Robinson is sidelined this week with a back injury.
All Blacks: Sonny Bill Williams believes Wallabies will pay price at Rugby World Cup for Dave Rennie’s exit
Sonny Bill Williams was one of the former players NZR talked to about the new ABs coach.
‘I feel like a Māori’: Argentinian Uber driver Diego Acuña on his is full-face mataora
Acuña shares Māori stories with his passengers in San Carlos de Bariloche.
All Blacks and Dave Rennie: Winners & losers from coaching appointment – Winston Aldworth
OPINION: Jamie Joseph will remain in charge of the Highlanders this season.
Jamie Joseph backs Dave Rennie after losing All Blacks coach race
Rival Rennie was first to message him after the announcement.
All Blacks coach announcement: David Kirk shares tipping point that landed Dave Rennie the role
David Kirk has shed more light on the process that landed Dave Rennie the All Blacks role.
Dave Rennie era begins: All Blacks set for big assistant coach changes
Rennie plans a major shake-up of assistants, with few of Scott Robertson’s likely to stay.
Dave Rennie named All Blacks coach: World media reacts to New Zealand’s new coach through to Rugby World Cup
The former Wallabies boss has been named to succeed Scott Robertson as All Blacks coach.
All Blacks: Dave Rennie’s announcement as coach and the media scrum that followed
Nathan Limm details the niggle - and the nibbles - at Dave Rennie's press conference.
Brodie Retallick plays down chance of All Blacks recall after Dave Rennie announcement
He is the season's top try scorer in Japan with 11 for Kobelco Kobe Steelers.
Jonah Lomu’s legacy lives on as his teenage sons launch foundation for grieving children
The Jonah Lomu Foundation will support Kiwi youths who have lost a parent.
Highlanders prop Angus Ta’avao back to face Force after son’s death
Ta'avao will step back into the Highlanders' front row against the Western Force.
Dave Rennie: Former players react to announcement of new All Blacks coach
Former players and coaches share what makes Dave Rennie the perfect candidate.
Why Dave Rennie beat Jamie Joseph to land All Blacks coaching job – Gregor Paul
OPINION: He has won titles with Wellington and the Chiefs and rebuilt clubs abroad.
All Blacks coach: Charting the rise of Dave Rennie - from club rugby to head coach of the All Blacks
Rennie has coached grassroots club rugby, NPC, Super Rugby and now the All Blacks.
All Blacks coach announcement: Dave Rennie named as Scott Robertson’s replacement
The 62-year-old becomes the first All Blacks head coach with Pasifika heritage.
All Blacks watch: Super Rugby Pacific’s top Kiwi performers in round three – Paul Lewis
George Bell and Samisoni Taukei'aho both scored as the All Blacks hooker stakes rose.
All Blacks: Carlos Spencer on attack problems and first five-eighths debate
Former All Black has weighed in on No 10 debate and the national side's struggling attack.
Anthony Watson admits cheating in concussion test after Sonny Bill red card
Anthony Watson says he memorised test words to pass the concussion check.
Nic Gill: All Blacks’ departing high-performance coach on how rugby has changed over 18 years
ANALYSIS: He says the average size of props has grown a lot while he's been in the job.
South African rugby’s drug-testing decline casts cloud over World Cup wins
Nation has highest number of convicted dopers in rugby but testing has dropped off.
All Blacks head of performance Nic Gill leaves role to join Baltimore Ravens
Nic Gill first joined the All Blacks in 2004 and has been part of two World Cup titles.
Six Nations trophy destroyed after vehicle catches fire
Trophy to be retired after sustaining irreparable damage.
Rassie Erasmus reacts to Scott Robertson exit from All Blacks and how he’ll prepare for a new coach before Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series
Erasmus praised Scott Robertson and said the Barbarians suit his style.
Jamie Joseph v Dave Rennie: All Blacks coach call expected this week
Scott Robertson's replacement could be named as early as Thursday.
Super Rugby’s balance of power suddenly looks very different – Phil Gifford
OPINION: It's time to take the Australian seriously.
Chiefs v Crusaders: Player ratings and All Blacks watch, loose forward clash that could decide ABs selection
OPINION: Rating the performances of the Chiefs and Crusaders players on Saturday night.
Blues v Brumbies: Vern Cotter’s side beaten with final play in Canberra
The Blues looked to be in a position to close the game out, but the Brumbies took the win.
Chiefs v Crusaders live updates: Super Rugby Pacific final rematch
Live updates of the Super Rugby Pacific clash between the Chiefs and Crusaders.
Fijian Drua v Hurricanes live updates: Hurricanes head to Fiji in round three Super Rugby Pacific clash
Live updates of the Super Rugby Pacific clash between the Fijian Drua and Hurricanes.
World Rugby argues concussion is ‘inherent risk’ in response to lawsuit
The case involves hundreds of ex-players alleging long-term brain damage.
Former All Black Carlos Spencer on son Payton’s injury battles and Blues rugby dream
Carlos Spencer says his son’s injury setbacks have made parenting ‘quite emotional’.
Chiefs halfback Xavier Roe marks 50th game in home Crusaders clash
The former Hamilton Boys’ High School standout first debuted for the Chiefs in 2021.
Reds v Highlanders live updates: Jamie Joseph’s men head to Brisbane to seek away win
Live updates of the Super Rugby Pacific clash between the Reds and Highlanders in Brisbane
Moana Pasifika v Force live updates: Moana look to bounce back in Pukekohe
Live updates of the Super Rugby Pacific clash between the Moana Pasifika and the Force.
Rugby’s Nations Championship is more dead duck than golden goose – Gregor Paul
OPINION: Five months from the first game being played, it might already need to be axed.
Chiefs v Crusaders 2026: Richard Turner and Luke Jacobson on home legacy
Richard Turner recalls the Chiefs' 27-26 win over the Crusaders 30 years ago.
Black Ferns coach Whitney Hansen maps four-point plan to drive revival
Hansen rose from club player to Black Ferns head coach in under 10 years.
Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham rules himself out of All Blacks coaching role
The Brumbies' strong start this season ramped up speculation about Larkham's future.
NZ Rugby facing risks around global season and commercial partnership as CEO search drags on – Gregor Paul
OPINION: A replacement for Mark Robinson was meant to be announced before Christmas.
Scott Robertson: Departed All Blacks coach can assess chances of landing new international role
Former All Blacks boss will coach the Barbarians against South Africa and Wales in July.
Scott Robertson gets first job since leaving All Blacks, to coach Barbarians
His first role comes barely a month after his shock All Blacks exit.
All Blacks watch: Super Rugby Pacific’s top Kiwi performers in round two – Paul Lewis
OPINION: Quinn Tupaea outshone Timoci Tavatavanawai in a midfield ABs duel.
NZ Rugby’s head of professional rugby Chris Lendrum steps down
Chris Lendrum is the third high profile exit from NZ Rugby in the last 12 months.
Nations Championship: Fiji to play home games in Europe
The new Nations Championship replaces one-off July and November tests.
Super Rugby Pacific: Moana Pasifika abandon plans to host Chiefs in Tonga
The round nine fixture will instead take place in Pukekohe or Rotorua.
New Zealand Rugby agrees to new deal with players
Women in Super Rugby Aupiki will now earn up to $25,000 a season.
England rugby’s Six Nations collapse: How title hopes fell apart after Ireland loss
Steve Borthwick had publicly targeted a March 14 title decider against France.