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Black Ferns contract decisions influenced by coach Glenn Moore

Kendra Cocksedge posted on Instagram that her dream of becoming a professional rugby player had come true

Glenn Moore, whose leadership is under scrutiny after a player's complaints, has been part of the team deciding which players receive contracts.

Black Ferns one step closer to professionalism

The Black Ferns 15s players contracts will bring them almost into line with their Sevens counterparts

The top Black Ferns will earn over $130,000 under the new contracts agreed between NZ Rugby and the rugby players' association.

England rugby international arrested on suspicion of rape

An England rugby international player has been arrested on suspicion of rape.

The arrest occurred after an incident at a nightclub in Manchester.

Tasman head coach Andrew Goodman and assistant Shane Christie departs

Andrew Goodman has finished up with the Mako after six years on the coaching staff.

A new era awaits the Tasman Mako, after confirmation multiple title winning coaches won't return for the 2022 season.

The jibe that England rugby boss wants to 'shove up Steve Hansen's nose' video

Steve Hansen's brutal prediction about England rugby almost turned upside down at the 2019 World Cup in Japan where Dan ...

Bill Sweeney has a long memory that includes a painful moment while hosting the All Blacks coaching great to dinner.

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Sonny Bill Williams announces fight against AFL bad boy Barry Hall video

Sonny Bill Williams speaks at an event in Queenstown last year, where he drew attention to the plight of asylum seekers ...

The former All Black will lace up the gloves against a man who went down in infamy for knocking out a rival player with a sickening punch in 2008.

Tasman Mako return to co-coaching model for 2022

Gray Cornelius, pictured during the 2021 NPC season, will co-coach Tasman with Dan Perrin next year.

The Mako have wasted little time replacing Andrew Goodman, promoting two assistant coaches from within the organisation.

Coach's focus now on Moana Pasifika but commits to Stags return

Southland Stags coach Dale MacLeod has joined the new Super Rugby team Moana Pasifika as an assistant coach.

Dale MacLeod's full focus is now fixed on his new Super Rugby job with Moana Pasifika, but he remains committed to returning to Southland to lead the Stags later in the year.

'How did I get Jerry Collins' jersey?' - Welsh rugby star's sad plight video

Wales loose forward Alix Popham is tackled high by All Blacks captain Reuben Thorne during the 2003 World Cup clash in ...

He played in a World Cup game against the ABs that changed the course of Welsh rugby, but has no memory of it as calls increase for rugby to sort out concussion protocols.

Two-year contract extends to 200-game stint in France

Southland's Daniel Ramsay with his partner Alisha Watt and their boys Kaia and Arlo after Ramsay brought up his 200th ...

In 2012 then 27-year-old Daniel Ramsay signed an initial two-year contract with French club Section Paloise. A decade on and the now 37-year-old hasn't left.

Super Rugby: Niko Jones, son of ABs icon Michael, joins Moana Pasifika

Niko Jones in action for Auckland against Taranaki during the 2020 NPC season.

The rising Auckland flanker looked destined for a career at the Blues, but Moana Pasifika have brought him into camp at their Mt Smart Stadium base.

Club rallies to prolong player's life

Hunter Donghi plays for the Napier Tech rugby club.

Hunter Donghi, 20, was diagnosed with Stage 4 liver cancer just before Christmas

Deans' champion Japan team has game cancelled due to Covid video

Robbie Deans and his Panasonic Wild Knights players celebrate their 2021 Top League final win. Their 2022 season opener ...

Ex-Crusaders and Wallabies coach will have to wait at least a week for his side's 2022 season opener after coronavirus sweeps through the camp.

Cheika could be caught in fallout after player's cocaine arrest

Michael Cheika's role as coaching director at Japanese rugby club Green Rockets Tokatsu could be under scrutiny after an ...

NEC Green Rockets plan to some discipline club officials after sacking Australian wing Blake Ferguson following his cocaine arrest.

The story behind Mark Brooke-Cowden’s sudden exit from ABs video

Mark Brooke-Cowden, nearly over the line to score. All Blacks v Australia 1st test, Athletic Park, Wellington. August ...

Being a member of a victorious World Cup squad should have kept the young All Black in NZ. Instead, he never played for them again.

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Black Ferns burning questions: What's next after poor tour? video

The Black Ferns will defend the Rugby World Cup on home soil in 2022.

OPINION: While a review is scrutinising their culture, Stuff analyses the issues the Black Ferns face ahead of next year's home World Cup after their four heaviest defeats.

The tight stuff: The ABs contenders for 2022 if scrutiny goes on the pack video

OPINION: For props and locks desperate to be an All Black - or return to the fold - then 2022 is the perfect time to make a move.

Scrutiny glares on Glenn Moore after Black Fern's 'mental breakdown' video

Why the TMO is making rugby unwatchable video

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Sonny Bill Williams announces fight against AFL bad boy Barry Hall

The former All Black will lace up the gloves against a man who went down in infamy for knocking out a rival player with a sickening punch in 2008.

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The story behind Mark Brooke-Cowden’s sudden exit from ABs video

Mark Brooke-Cowden, nearly over the line to score. All Blacks v Australia 1st test, Athletic Park, Wellington. August ...

Being a member of a victorious World Cup squad should have kept the young All Black in NZ. Instead, he never played for them again.

Former All Black Terry Morrison dies while surfing in Australia

Terry Morrison caught one last wave before a heart attack began, the morning of Christmas Eve (photo from another day).

The former sprinter and All Black was surfing off the Sunshine Coast on Christmas Eve when he suffered a heart attack.

NZ Rugby remains alert for offshore raids video

Ardie Savea negotiated a fresh contract with NZ Rugby that will expire at the end of 2025. He will have the option of ...

A flurry of re-signings by NZ Rugby doesn't mean overseas clubs will stop harvesting Kiwi talent.

The burning questions for All Blacks coach Ian Foster in 2022 video

Sam Cane's reaction sums up a downbeat finish to the All Blacks’ year with a loss to France following defeat by Ireland.

Who should captain the team next year? Should Jordie Barrett be considered for the midfield? Is there an issue in the forwards?

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Black Ferns burning questions: What's next after poor tour? video

The Black Ferns will defend the Rugby World Cup on home soil in 2022.

OPINION: While a review is scrutinising their culture, Stuff analyses the issues the Black Ferns face ahead of next year's home World Cup after their four heaviest defeats.

Black Ferns coach breaks silence after player's serious allegations video

Black Ferns coach Glenn Moore has released a statement after Te Kura Ngata-Aerengamate said she suffered a mental ...

Glenn Moore issues a statement but does not directly address Te Kura Ngata-Aerengamate's claim that she had a mental breakdown because of his alleged criticism.

Olympic sevens champ's rapid rise video

Risi Pouri-Lane celebrates winning sevens gold at the Tokyo Olympics - just three years after leading New Zealand to ...

Motueka-raised Black Ferns star wants to inspire other young women to play rugby.

Independent panel will review allegations aimed at Black Ferns coach video

Te Kura Ngata-Aerengamate said she suffered a mental breakdown on their northern tour.

NZ Rugby boss says the separate review will assess Te Kura Ngata-Aerengamate’s claim that she suffered a "mental breakdown" after alleged criticism from Glenn Moore.

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Brave Blossoms' Brighton Miracle butchered by Tem-pestuous docu-drama video

Temuera Morrison plays Eddie Jones in The Brighton Miracle.

REVIEW: Japan’s incredible, inspiring 2015 victory has all the makings of a terrific documentary or Invictus-style drama, this is neither of those.

All Blacks to face France in 2023 Rugby World Cup opener video

The All Blacks will open the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

The All Blacks' record of having never lost a pool match in Rugby World Cup history will be tested against the hosts in Paris.

Rugby Australia have a new leader, as Sanzaar boss Andy Marinos makes his move video

Andy Marinos has the top job in Australian rugby.

He headed Sanzaar, now Andy Marinos is to run rugby in Australia.

Rugby World Cup: How the draw for the 2023 tournament works video

The three-time world champion All Blacks will know who they've been pooled with for the 2023 tournament in France on Tuesday.

All Blacks fans will find out who their team has been pooled with in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

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Deans' champion Japan team has game cancelled due to Covid video

Robbie Deans and his Panasonic Wild Knights players celebrate their 2021 Top League final win. Their 2022 season opener ...

Ex-Crusaders and Wallabies coach will have to wait at least a week for his side's 2022 season opener after coronavirus sweeps through the camp.

Cheika could be caught in fallout after player's cocaine arrest

Michael Cheika's role as coaching director at Japanese rugby club Green Rockets Tokatsu could be under scrutiny after an ...

NEC Green Rockets plan to some discipline club officials after sacking Australian wing Blake Ferguson following his cocaine arrest.

'I hated Steve Hansen with a passion': Wales great opens up on dark times video

Steve Hansen had a rocky ride in charge of Wales.

Try machine Shane Williams rips into Kiwi coach for "the worst two years of my rugby life".

Eddie Jones not interested in coaching British & Irish Lions video

England's head coach Eddie Jones believes a local coach would be better suited to coach the British & Irish Lions.

England's imported coach believes he's too Australian to take on the conglomerate and offers local alternatives.

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Super Rugby: Niko Jones, son of ABs icon Michael, joins Moana Pasifika

Niko Jones in action for Auckland against Taranaki during the 2020 NPC season.

The rising Auckland flanker looked destined for a career at the Blues, but Moana Pasifika have brought him into camp at their Mt Smart Stadium base.

Ranking Super Rugby's different versions from worst to best

The Crusaders celebrate after beating the Lions in the 2018 Super Rugby final in Christchurch.

OPINION: Time will tell if Super Rugby Pacific is a success. In the meantime, here’s a look at past versions, ranked from worst to best.

Reds endure brutal preseason after being bullied by Crusaders video

Brad Thorn's Queensland Reds were humbled by New Zealand opposition in 2021.

Brad Thorn demands better from Aussie champs in 2022 after humbling loss to NZ standard bearers.

Prominent business people buy 40 percent stake in Blues rugby franchise

The Blues won the Super Rugby Trans-Tasman competition in 2021 and hope to back it up in 2022.

New Zealand Rugby has found the investors it needed to take up their slice of the Auckland-based Super Rugby outfit.

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Big rugby win for William Wright

South Canterbury's William Wright bagged the 2021 Heartland Championship Player of the Year award at the New Zealand ...

South Canterbury halfback William Wright is elated at being named NZ Rugby’s Heartland Championship player of the year.

NZ Rugby Awards: Black Ferns sevens skipper Sarah Hirini bags the big one

Sarah Hirini’s leadership was outstanding the semfinals and final in Tokyo.

Inspirational Olympic gold medallist dominates the prizes as New Zealand Rugby honours its top performers.

Silver Lake waiting game continues ahead of crunch NZ Rugby meeting video

Bailyn Sullivan of Waikato makes a break to score a try during the NPC Premiership Final match against Tasman. ...

Tempers could rise if chairpersons and CEOs seek answers about the proposed deal with the US private equity giant, in Wellington on Thursday.

Ex-Black Ferns skipper Fiao'o Fa'amausili named ARU's first female president

Former Black Ferns captain Fiao'o Fa'amausili has become the Auckland Rugby Union's first female president.

After glittering rugby career, four-time world champion steps into historic role with her union.

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Olympic sevens champ's rapid rise video

Risi Pouri-Lane celebrates winning sevens gold at the Tokyo Olympics - just three years after leading New Zealand to ...

Motueka-raised Black Ferns star wants to inspire other young women to play rugby.

NZ Rugby Awards: Black Ferns sevens skipper Sarah Hirini bags the big one

Sarah Hirini’s leadership was outstanding the semfinals and final in Tokyo.

Inspirational Olympic gold medallist dominates the prizes as New Zealand Rugby honours its top performers.

NZ Olympic sevens stars set for World Series comeback video

Portia Woodman, left, and Ruby Tui celebrating their Olympic gold medals after the Black Ferns sevens triumph in Tokyo.

After their two-year absence, the gold and silver medallists from Tokyo are scheduled to return to their regular World Series because of easing border restrictions.

Melbourne Storm confirm signing of All Blacks Sevens star Will Warbrick

Will Warbrick has signed with the Melbourne Storm until the end of the 2023 NRL season.

Speedster Will Warbrick has joined the Storm on a two-year contract and has gone straight into their 30-man squad.

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