Ben Smith's odds improve for All Blacks recall

The All Blacks won’t be calling in any more replacements to their injury camp, giving Highlanders utility Ben Smith cause for optimism.

Concussed Stanley's Blues career may be over

The injured Benson Stanley may have played his last game for the Blues.

Relieved Guildford handed All Blacks reprieve

A relieved Zac Guildford took another step closer to an All Blacks recall yesterday.

Holes in the Hurricanes' defence hard to fix

Shifting Beauden Barrett to fullback might plug the gap left by iCory Jane, but it won't fix the Hurricanes defence.

Lam confident in All Black squad

The Blues may be bottom of the table but coach Pat Lam has every faith in his players selected for the All Blacks squad.

Social media backlash to Lam racism

Condemnation from rugby players across the world for racist remarks aimed at Pat Lam have also seen a swell in support for the Blues coach.

Emotional Pat Lam hits back at critics

An emotional Pat Lam has hit out at racial criticism being fired as a reason for the failings of the Blues.

Stadiums first training session

The Crusaders held their first training run at the new Christchurch Stadium.

All Blacks in training

The All Blacks wider training squad in Auckland

NZ wins Sevens World Series

Carter kicks first goal at Christchurch Stadium

Crusaders first-five Dan Carter kicks goals ahead of the opening of Christchurch Stadium

Hurricanes 2012 season

Images from the Hurricanes' 2012 Super Rugby campaign