Rugby

Folau makes Wallabies squad, Cooper misses out

Form five-eighth Quade Cooper has been sensationally omitted from the first Wallabies squad to be named for the upcoming British and Irish Lions tour.

Light session for ABs

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Light session for All Blacks at camp

It was all indoors and mostly non-physical on the opening day of the first All Blacks wider training group camp in Mt Maunganui.

Memorable night for Ellis

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Crusaders give Ellis a night to remember

Super Rugby centurion Andy Ellis couldn't hide his delight after a big night for him and an even bigger one for the Crusaders.

Kirwan urges Blues to learn

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Kirwan urges Blues to learn from loss

After being struck with some cold realities, Sir John Kirwan's young Blues must now prove they're quick learners.

Super Rugby: Court Session

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Super Rugby: Court Session

The Super Rugby court is in session with former All Black Jeff Wilson and Fairfax Media rugby reporter Marc Hinton.

Super Rugby: Power Rankings

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Super Rugby: Power Rankings

Power Rankings - our weekly ratings of Super Rugby teams and players with former All Black Jeff Wilson and Fairfax Media rugby reporter Marc Hinton.

Super Rugby: The Breakdown

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Super Rugby: The Breakdown

Former All Black Jeff Wilson is joined by senior Fairfax Media rugby writer Marc Hinton for a wrap of the weekend's Super Rugby action.

Court Session

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Super Rugby: Court Session

The Super Rugby court is in session with former All Black Jeff Wilson and Fairfax Media senior rugby writer Marc Hinton who pass judgement across the franchises, players and upcoming matches.

Folau's Wallaby stocks rise

Israel Folau His impressive performances in Super Rugby means Israel Folau has one arm in a Wallabies jersey.

Crusaders time their run again

Four NZ teams are coming into contention at the business end of the Super Rugby season, but only one is likely to go all the way, says Taine Randell.

Worrying update on concussion

Think more on head injuries

Crusaders make a statement

Robbie Fruean Andy Ellis celebrated his 100th match in style as the Crusaders humbled the Blues 23-3.

Season of woe continues

The Highlanders awful season continued with a 35-18 loss to the Bulls in Pretoria.

Canes hopes hang by thread

Crusaders freeze out Blues

Milestone man is all smiles

Super Rugby centurion Andy Ellis couldn't hide his delight after a big night for him and his Crusaders team.

NZ women claim sevens crown

Sean Horan The New Zealand women's seven team have clinched the inaugural IRB Women's World Sevens Series, winning the final tournament in Amsterdam.

NZ7s women one win from title

The NZ women's sevens team is just a quarterfinal victory over Spain away from clinching the first IRB Women's World Sevens Series.

Bigger, faster is sevens mantra

Sevens women on cusp of glory

SA a threat in sevens World Cup

Finding a way to stop a rampant South African side is now the difficult assignment for Gordon Tietjens.

O'Driscoll signs for one year

Brian O'Driscoll Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll has agreed to play on for one more year for province and country.

Carter backs longer player break

Dan Carter has won IRB Player of the Year award twice but no-one has ever asked him how they can better manage players' welfare.

Lam brings junior star north

Leaked email annoys coaches

Wilkinson kicks Toulon to victory

Toulon were crowned champions of Europe for the first time when, aided by the boot of Jonny Wilkinson.

No winging it in All Blacks

Doug Howlett With the retirement of Doug Howlett, it's a good time to look back at, and maybe peek into the future of, All Black wing play.

Just a matter of time for Braid

Despite being left out of the wider training squad Luke Braid is in the mix for upcoming series against France.

Hansen: Selection door not closed

Blues stars new faces in squad

Bad timing for Toomaga-Allen

Nobody was hurting more than Hurricanes prop Jeffery Toomaga-Allen in the wake of his side's 17-12 loss to the Chiefs.

Bekhuis staying with Stags

Josh Bekhuis Southland Stags' 2012 player of the year Josh Bekhuis has re-signed with Rugby Southland for the next two years.

Southland rugby player arrested

Rugby Southland has initiated misconduct proceedings after a Stags player was arrested.

Procedure hiccup may cost NZRU

T-Pole comes full circle

Barrett wants strong Taranaki link

Beauden Barrett is urging the Hurricanes to play more games in New Plymouth as Taranaki explores Chiefs option.

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