Rugby

Tew confident over sponsor

Steve Tew looked unsure what to do with his giant hammer, but he is certain the NPC is heading in the right direction under its new naming sponsor.

Blues look to celebrate Mealamu's century

Pat Lam can't think of a better player to become the Blues' first centurion than Keven Mealamu.

Umaga sure SBW can make it in rugby

Sonny Bill Williams won't be making any decisions about his future until the end of the French season but Tana Umaga has no doubt the former league star can make it in rugby.

Lions send for a shrink

The struggling Lions are flying in a psychologist from South Africa to help them try to beat the Crusaders this weekend.

Nonu gets off dangerous tackle charge

Ma'a Nonu is free to play the Bulls this weekend after being found not guilty of a reckless tackle charge.

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Taranaki rugby forward Soqeta heading to Japan

Makos kick off against Lions

Southland expect Ranfurly Shield sellout

Another injury setback for Blues' Luke McAlister

Wallabies lining up Deans' successor

All Black Tamati Ellison completes Japan move

Umaga heading home for new job

Colin Cooper slams Hurricanes' weak effort

Rugby World Cup sculpture unveiled

Ma'a Nonu serial offender with new citation

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Senior ABs eye Cup redemption

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Opinion

Maori deserve piece of ka pie

Despite some critics saying a racially-selected side has no place in today's rugby environment, the New Zealand Maori team is a unique experience that should be cherished.

Super 14 TeamTalk

Dominion Post rugby writer Toby Robson's weekly Super 14 rundown.

Another injury for McAlister

Luke McAlister's injury nightmare continues with the All Blacks utility fracturing his nose at Blues training.

Jack to return for Crusaders

Old warrior Brad Thorn should be spared from next weekend's clash against the Lions, while Chris Jack is set to make his first appearance for the Crusaders in 34 months.

Dagg fires in running of Bulls

Cooper rips Canes' effort

Clueless on attack and still flummoxed by the breakdown, the Hurricanes' South African tour is unravelling after they were swept aside by the Stormers with alarming ease in Cape Town.

International

France thump Italy in Six Nations

France displayed trademark flair to crush Italy 46-20 and stay firmly on course for their first grand slam since 2004 in the Six Nations.

Ireland win easy over Wales

Ireland have kept their slim hopes of retaining the Six Nations title alive with a comfortable 27-12 victory over Wales at Croke Park.

Scotland look for England upset

Scotland and England draw

Scotland and England fought out their first draw for 21 years when a tryless, error-strewn Six Nations game finished 15-15 at Murrayfield, ending England's outside title hopes.

All Blacks

NZRU may miss out on Hayman

The All Blacks' hopes of winning next year's World Cup could be dealt a blow with reports Carl Hayman won't return to New Zealand, instead will sign for Toulon.

The boss of New Zealand rugby has added to speculation the All Black coaches are about to switch jobs again, with New Zealand Rugby Union chief executive Steve Tew hinting that there "may be another change" to the coaching structure.

All Blacks coaching conundrum

Muliaina to play club rugby

Senior ABs eye Cup redemption

Their careers have scaled grand heights but in 2010 Mils Muliaina and Richie McCaw are keeping things simple, stupid.

News

NZRU may miss out on Hayman

The All Blacks' hopes of winning next year's World Cup could be dealt a blow with reports Carl Hayman won't return to New Zealand, instead will sign for Toulon.

Huxley makes miraculous return

Former Wallabies fullback Julian Huxley has made an accomplished return to rugby union after a two-year absence following the detection of a brain tumour.

Michael Jones eyes political career

Richie McCaw's talisman

Joseph to coach NZ Maori

Wellington rugby coach Jamie Joseph has been handed the New Zealand Maori job for their big centenary season.

Provincial

Shield game likely sellout

Rugby Southland boss Roger Clark believes Rugby Park will sell out for the expected Ranfurly Shield game against Otago in August.

Soqeta heading to Japan

Powerful Taranaki utility forward Nemia Soqeta has quit New Zealand rugby to take up a two-year contract in Japan.

New provincial rugby sponsor

Rugby's 2010 ITM Cup NPC draw

Makos kick off against Lions

The Tasman Makos have drawn last year's beaten finalists, the Wellington Lions, in the opening game of this year's ITM Cup, formerly the Air New Zealand Cup, in the capital on Sunday, August 1.

Rugby World Cup

Rugby sculpture unveiled

Wrought iron, concrete and earthquakes - it's the World Cup rugby art set for Wellington.

RWC free-to-air not overkill

Rugby World Cup boss Mike Miller doesn't see New Zealand's bloated free-to-air coverage of the 2011 tournament as an overkill, suggesting this was the only country that could handle it.