Josh Ioane gets ABs' call-up

Uncapped Josh Ioane is back in the All Blacks squad ahead of Saturday's test against Tonga in Hamilton.

Doubts over Richie Mo'unga's shoulder lead to call-up for uncapped first five-eighth.

Boks lock's fate to be decided

Springboks lock Eben Etzebeth was allegedly involved in a pub fight near Cape Town last month.

8:04 AM  If Eben Etzebeth is charged over bar fight he will have to withdraw from South Africa's World Cup squad.

Toner axed for SA-born lock

Devin Toner will not be at the Rugby World Cup in Japan after being left out of the Ireland squad.

7:46 AM  World Rugby's Agustin Pichot highlights controversial residential rules again after Ireland's bombshell selection.

Hansen hits back at 'cheats' tag

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has responded to accusations that his team are cynical cheats at the breakdown.

All Blacks coach responds to accusations his team are the most cynical at the breakdown, calling them a "waste of time".

Tuipulotu is hungry for more

Lock Patrick Tuipulotu put in a big shift against the Wallabies at Eden Park, which did not go unnoticed.

Blues lock says he hopes to do a much better job of taking his chances in the black jersey at the looming Rugby World Cup.

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Youth sport's dramatic shake-up

Youth sport is set for a dramatic shake-up, with six sports organisations taking a stand.

Five leading codes are taking a stand to change the way young people experience sport.

NZR's moment against silence

The crowd at the All Blacks' game against Tonga will have a "moment against silence" for mental health on Saturday.

Rugby tips a minute's silence on its head with a moment against silence for mental health.

Kepu to play last home test

Sekope Kepu made his debut for the Wallabies in 2008, but never thought he would reach the century mark.

He never thought he would play 100 games for the Wallabies, but Sekope Kepu is calling it quits after his third Rugby World Cup.

Aaron Smith farewells newborn ahead of RWC

All Black Aaron Smith said goodbye to his newborn son as he left for Rugby World Cup preparations in Japan.

As the All Blacks make final preparations ahead of the Rugby World Cup, new dad Aaron Smith has said goodbye to his new family.

Another first for ref Mahoney

Rugby referee Rebecca Mahoney will take charge of her first top-level men's provincial clash on Friday.

Female whistle-blower continues to rack up the firsts in New Zealand rugby.

Teen lifter lays down challenge

High school weightlifter Olivia Selemaia, 13, won two medals at the recent Pacific Games in Apia, Samoa, and was ...

She's only in her first year at high school, but Olivia Selemaia is already a Commonwealth champion weightlifter.

Alaalatoa brothers to clash in Sydney test

Allan Alaalatoa, left, and brother Michael may clash when the Wallabies play Samoa in Sydney.

Brothers to follow their father as part of Rugby World Cup history.

BOP bounce back

Bay of Plenty winger Emoni Narawa breaks free of the North Harbour defence in his side's win on Sunday.

Steamers up to second in championship standings after win over North Harbour.

Four in a row for Tasman

Tasman halfback Finlay Christie carries strongly in th Mitre 10 Cup clash against Taranaki in New Plymouth.

The Mako had just too much firepower for the Bulls in New Plymouth as they kept their perfect record intact for 2019.

Live: Taranaki v Tasman

Taranaki's Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi makes a break during last week's win over Northland in New Plymouth.

The Bulls take on the Mako in a Mitre 10 Cup clash at Yarrow Stadium.

opinion

Barrett must play second violin

Beauden Barrett is a senior All Black who must adjust to a new role – and that can be difficult.

OPINION: Dual playmakers are as common as mud in NZ rugby so why does the All Blacks situation at 10-15 feel so different?

Ireland off the boil again? video

OPINION: It's remarkable how the wheels have come off since Joe Schmidt announced he would leave as coach.

Barrett at No 6 for Boks match

Classy Hansen at his best video

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Boks lock's fate to be decided

If Eben Etzebeth is charged over fight he will have to withdraw from South Africa's World Cup squad.

all blacks

SBW cherishes AB 'three-peat' dream video

Sonny Bill Williams says he never once thought of giving up his World Cup dream despite a chronic knee injury.

'Glass half full" All Black says his faith boosted his reslience after injuries.

Coles: 'I nearly quit rugby'

All Blacks hooker Dane Coles: 'I love the game. It's what gets me out of bed every day,'

Hard-nosed front-rower says he got so down in 2019 that he told his confidants, 'I'm done'.

ABs to try out back-up No 10

TJ Perenara could be the one who gets the nod to play first-five for the All Blacks.

One of Jordie Barrett, Crotty or Perenara will play first-five in a World Cup pool game.

The winning RWC model

The All Blacks don't look at Kieran Read's age, they look at his experience.

ANALYSIS: The 1014 Rugby team has unearthed what it takes to win a RWC - and the ABs, England, Ireland and Wales all meet the criteria.

black ferns

Black Fern duo to guide Northland

Northland captain Te Kura Ngata-Aerengamate says her side are title contenders this FPC Championship, despite being the ...

Newcomers Northland seek to make all the training tribulations worth it in Farah Palmer Cup.

Ferns star: We're building nicely

Black Ferns halfback Kendra Cocksedge receives her 50th cap from New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern at Eden Park.

New Zealand rugby's player of the year says the national women's side is on target for their next global ambition.

Ferns look beyond Australia video

The Black Ferns remain the No 1 team in the world in women's rugby.

Black Ferns coach Glenn Moore says other opportunities for tests in NZ are opening up.

Black Ferns thump Wallaroos, again video

Charmaine McMenamin finds her way through the Australian defence at Eden Park.

Australia were no match for the Black Ferns on Saturday, losing their 19th straight test against them.

rugby world cup

Kepu to play last home test

Sekope Kepu made his debut for the Wallabies in 2008, but never thought he would reach the century mark.

He never thought he would play 100 games for the Wallabies, but Sekope Kepu is calling it quits after his third Rugby World Cup.

Aaron Smith farewells newborn ahead of RWC

All Black Aaron Smith said goodbye to his newborn son as he left for Rugby World Cup preparations in Japan.

As the All Blacks make final preparations ahead of the Rugby World Cup, new dad Aaron Smith has said goodbye to his new family.

Alaalatoa brothers to clash in Sydney test

Allan Alaalatoa, left, and brother Michael may clash when the Wallabies play Samoa in Sydney.

Brothers to follow their father as part of Rugby World Cup history.

RWC coaches rue 'worst job'

Kiwi coaches Joe Schmidt(L) from Ireland and Warren Gatland (Wales) dread having to drop players for the Rugby World Cup.

Joe Schmidt says the leadup to World Cup squad announcements makes for "a horrible couple of days''.

international

Alaalatoa brothers to clash in Sydney test

Allan Alaalatoa, left, and brother Michael may clash when the Wallabies play Samoa in Sydney.

Brothers to follow their father as part of Rugby World Cup history.

RWC coaches rue 'worst job'

Kiwi coaches Joe Schmidt(L) from Ireland and Warren Gatland (Wales) dread having to drop players for the Rugby World Cup.

Joe Schmidt says the leadup to World Cup squad announcements makes for "a horrible couple of days''.

All Blacks top after Wales loss

Warren Gatland has watched his Wales team lose their number one world ranking in a 22-17 defeat to Ireland in Cardiff.

Warren Gatland's Wales surrender No 1 spot to Steve Hansen's All Blacks.

Fiji bring the flair to Eden Park

Tonga's Atieli Pakalani is tackled by Peceli Yato of Fiji, during an entertaining test at Eden Park.

Fiji showed they should be the Pacific Island nation that should be feared the most at the World Cup.

super rugby

Cruden in Chiefs' sights

Aaron Cruden is poised for a return to Super Rugby with the Chiefs.

Former All Black set for shock return to his former Super Rugby club.

Barrett's replacement a hard find

Beauden Barrett has played his last game for the Hurricanes.

With many first-fives locked up in contracts, Jackson Garden-Bachop and Fletcher Smith might be competing for the starting job.

Brown's role revealed at Landers

Tony Brown will return to Dunedin to run the Highlanders' attack after his commitments with Japan.

Returning mentor will 'essentially run our game' while head coach Aaron Mauger looks after defence.

Highlanders sign two Crusaders

Mitchell Hunt has been recruited to the Highlanders to help them close out games.

Highlanders announce four new signings headlined by cool-headed No 10 from Tasman and rising Canterbury star.

provincial

Another first for ref Mahoney

Rugby referee Rebecca Mahoney will take charge of her first top-level men's provincial clash on Friday.

Female whistle-blower continues to rack up the firsts in New Zealand rugby.

BOP bounce back

Bay of Plenty winger Emoni Narawa breaks free of the North Harbour defence in his side's win on Sunday.

Steamers up to second in championship standings after win over North Harbour.

Four in a row for Tasman

Tasman halfback Finlay Christie carries strongly in th Mitre 10 Cup clash against Taranaki in New Plymouth.

The Mako had just too much firepower for the Bulls in New Plymouth as they kept their perfect record intact for 2019.

Live: Taranaki v Tasman

Taranaki's Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi makes a break during last week's win over Northland in New Plymouth.

The Bulls take on the Mako in a Mitre 10 Cup clash at Yarrow Stadium.

sevens

Teen lifter lays down challenge

High school weightlifter Olivia Selemaia, 13, won two medals at the recent Pacific Games in Apia, Samoa, and was ...

She's only in her first year at high school, but Olivia Selemaia is already a Commonwealth champion weightlifter.

ABs snub Tokyo 2020

All Blacks wing Rieko Ioane is a former NZ sevens star who played at the Rio Olympics but there is no chance of him ...

NZR says Olympic gold still a priority for men's sevens, despite no All Blacks making themselves available.

Sevens hotbed impresses Forbes

Former New Zealand sevens captain DJ Forbes at Matauri Bay School rugby training this week.

Former New Zealand sevens captain DJ Forbes could sense the rugby provenance as soon as he stepped onto Matauri Bay School's playing field this week.

Black Ferns win title despite USA loss

Ruby Tui scored a try but it wasn't enough for the New Zealand team in the final of the Biarritz Sevens.

Sarah Hirini and her team claimed another world series but couldn't quite finish their season in style in France.

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