As tickets for next year's British and Lions tour go on sale, new Wallabies coach says effort and intelligence is more important than talent.
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New Zealand women take first win of the season as the All Blacks sevens lose their Cup final to a rampant Argentina.
Mon, Feb 26
The Chiefs got the job done in round one against the Crusaders but they didn't look the same without their first-five, writes Patrick McKendry.
George Bower to start in Super Rugby opener following knee reconstruction, with Crusaders fielding two former All Black props on the bench.
Thu, Feb 22
New Crusaders coach Rob Penney knew he faced a rebuilding job - Will Jordan's shoulder surgery means it just got tougher, writes Patrick McKendry.
Tue, Feb 20
The Crusaders have confirmed surgery on Jordan's shoulder injury means he's unavailable for selection during the season.
Shoulder injury which may require surgery could rule the free-running outside back out of the Super Rugby season.
Mon, Feb 19
He's lost weight already but Tuipulotu's injury suffered in pre-season doesn't require surgery.
Thu, Feb 15
The All Blacks midfielder and Blues centre and his partner shared the news on Instagram yesterday.
Sun, Feb 4
They were the darlings of the World Cup and a Test in Suva or Lautoka rather than the US would have been a fitting reward, writes Patrick McKendry.
Thu, Feb 1
Scott Robertson's men will open their season with two home Tests against England, followed by a clash with Fiji in the USA.
Former Highlanders and Japan coach is set to join Rassie Erasmus as South Africa's attack coach according to media there.
Tue, Jan 30
Jorja Miller is sent off after 43 seconds in loss to Australia, with the men's team failing to make Cup quarter-finals.
Sun, Jan 28
The Black Ferns Sevens star had a "hectic" stint away in which she made her NRLW debut, earned her first Black Ferns cap and even got married, but now she's back with Paris in her sights.
Thu, Jan 25
The pair shared the news on Instagram yesterday, with a stunning selfie on the beach.
Tue, Jan 23
With the departures of Sam Whitelock and Brodie Retallick, Tuipulotu sees an opportunity to make the position his own.
Tue, Jan 16
The new All Blacks head coach has started how he means to go on: by giving insights into a previously closed shop, writes Patrick McKendry.
Wed, Jan 10
Last year's Supreme Halberg winner Zoi Sadowski-Synnott is also among the nominees again, after successfully defending her X Games title.
New head coach holds two-day summer camp in Auckland where squad joined forces with police's special tactics group.
Tue, Jan 9
There was a sporting smorgasbord of World Cups to get behind last year and Kiwis had moments to both celebrate and dismay over at each of them.
Sun, Jan 7
Analysis: The All Blacks got agonisingly close to South Africa in the World Cup final, but where does that performance rate? Patrick McKendry assesses the team's year.
Sat, Jan 6
Incoming All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson is likely to back McKenzie at first-five rather than the returning Barrett, writes Patrick McKendry.
Thu, Jan 4
Banning the 'caterpillar ruck' and introducing 20-minute red cards to Tests, among other things, will improve game significantly, argues Patrick McKendry.
December 26, 2023
The new group features seven members who carry over from the previous management team under Ian Foster as well as a former Tall Fern and All White.
December 21, 2023
Weepu will take part in the Wellington qualifier in late January with the hope of making the grand final in Auckland.
December 19, 2023