Rugby
Williams sees positives
Ali Williams believes his latest Achilles tendon injury can extend his career rather than end it and he has vowed to fight his way back, hoping to fulfil his World Cup dream.
Blues back injured Ali Williams
Richie McCaw: Ali Williams keen as ever
Blues name Ali Williams' replacement
Rugby has to change - ref
Top New Zealand referee Bryce Lawrence warns not to expect instant miracles from the new law interpretations for this week's Super 14 kickoff.
Brett, Mathewson named for Blues
Blues coach Pat Lam expressed excitement about his team, their preparation and their desire as he named the side to host the Hurricanes in the Super 14 season-opener in Albany on Friday night.
All Blacks tossed in
Crusader's coach Todd Blackadder has hinted that his All Blacks would be pitched straight into battle and told to cop it sweet.
Willie Ripia to start for Hurricanes
Willie Ripia will start at 10 for the Hurricanes with rising star Aaron Cruden on the bench for Friday night's Super 14 opener against the Blues at Albany.
Rugged good looks the ticket
Form should be discarded as criteria for All Blacks selection with some females suggesting players be picked purely on looks.
Bok block to free-flowing rugby?
At the risk of being cynical, don't bet your house on South Africa joining the party when it comes to the Super 14 being instantly transformed into a free-flowing spectacle.
Time for better spectacle
Stop clock to speed up rugby
Pocock appointed Force vice captain
Western Force coach John Mitchell believes David Pocock will become the franchise's next Super 14 captain after appointing the Wallabies flanker as Nathan Sharpe's deputy.
Infection slows Lauaki
An infected arm is bothering new Chiefs skipper Sione Lauaki but he is expected to front against the Sharks in Durban on Sunday as Ian Foster's side start a tour where they have targeted two wins.
Don't forget about Whoppa
Greats lace up boots again
Rugby has to change - ref
Top New Zealand referee Bryce Lawrence warns not to expect instant miracles from the new law interpretations for this week's Super 14 kickoff.
Paterson to join 100-test club
Chris Paterson will become the first Scottish player to win 100 caps when he turns out at fullback against Wales on Saturday.
Wycliff Palu considers options
Fresh on the heels of George Smith announcing his retirement form international rugby there are fears across the Tasman that Wycliff Palu is considering overseas offers.
Sin-binned Jones keeps his place
Wallabies warned
France coach criticises referee
France coach Marc Lievremont accused Welsh referee Nigel Owens of denying his side an even bigger victory than their eventual Six Nations championship 18-9 win over Scotland at Murrayfield.
Aussie rugby 'very white'
Australian rugby has been accused of being ''very white'' in failing to embrace and cultivate indigenous talent.
Brooke apologises for groping
Former All Black Robin Brooke says he is sorry for groping a 15-year-old girl in Fiji.
Xavier Rush leaves Cardiff
Reds and Rebels eye Gasnier
'The Needle' is 90
Former All Black coach Fred Allen was described as "the patriarch of New Zealand rugby" as he celebrated his 90th birthday today.
Hayman won't just 'waltz back in'
Taranaki and Hurricanes rugby fans will get their pound of flesh from Carl Hayman under a unique three-way deal designed to bring the All Blacks prop back to New Zealand.
Hayman to get farm to rejoin ABs
Carl Hayman is poised to be rushed back into the All Blacks as early as their end-of-year grand slam tour.
Richie at the ready
Ali down but not out
Lauaki gives up on All Blacks
Sione Lauaki will captain the Chiefs in their first three games. It's a huge recognition for the blockbusting No 8, but he's not expecting higher honours.
Injured No8 hopeful
Turbos No8 and Manawatu player-of-the-year Brent Thompson is keeping his fingers crossed that they won't be beset by pins and needles for too much longer.
Macdonald gets Tasman job
Former All Black fullback Leon MacDonald has been appointed assistant coach of the Tasman rugby team.
Kirkpatrick signs on with Magpies
Pisi a 'good buy' for Taranaki
Counties line up Umaga
Counties-Manukau have had discussions with Tana Umaga about returning to NZ rugby.
Ratepayers face Eden Park bill
Auckland City Council will not respond to requests for funding to underwrite some of the cost of the Eden Park revamp until it has seen a business case, Mayor John Banks says.
Fears Auckland won't cope
Auckland is not ready to cope with tens of thousands of international visitors set to flood the city for the Rugby World Cup, a report reveals.
Best of World Cup to cost $3000
Rip-off artists tarnish RWC image
World Cup plan hits schools
Thousands of pupils will have exam preparations disrupted as school terms are reorganised to fit around the Rugby World Cup.
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