The defeat in the men's Sevens gold medal match of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics taught coach Clark Laidlaw some tough, but vital lessons.
Thursday 9:35pm
The All Blacks head coach faces a delicate balancing act managing disappointment if he attracts veteran lock back home, writes Patrick McKendry.
Thursday 11:10am
New model is presented to board but 1News understands several sticking points remain.
Wed, Mar 27
Experienced Hurricanes halfback backs his female franchise counterparts over haka controversy.
Tue, Mar 26
Forget playing in Christchurch, playing the Drua in Fiji in February or March is now the toughest gig in Super Rugby, writes Patrick McKendry.
Mon, Mar 25
The Blues won for the first time in 10 years against the Crusaders at Eden Park.
Sat, Mar 23
The Chiefs have won 28-21 in Hamilton against the Highlanders.
Pakilau Manase Lua has quit a Pacific advisory group, amid mounting calls for Pasifika representation on New Zealand Rugby’s board.
Fri, Mar 22
Farrell missed this year's Six Nations to prioritise the well-being of his family but insists his love of the game has never diminished.
Thu, Mar 21
The big lock returns for crunch match at Eden Park as Blues scent blood against struggling defending champions.
Wed, Mar 20
It's already present in Super Rugby and the Rugby Championship, now the global body will consider a wider trial.
His initial yellow card was upgraded to a red on review yesterday.
Tue, Mar 19
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.
The Hurricanes are still flying, the Chiefs bounced back, and Moana Pasifika enjoyed another win. It was slim pickings elsewhere, writes Patrick McKendry.
Mon, Mar 18
Crusaders prop Franks was sinbinned in the dying moments of the match when he took out Hurricanes forward Justin Sangster with a head high shoulder.
The defending champions have started their season with four losses in four weeks - and it might get worse, writes Patrick McKendry.
Sun, Mar 17
Last-minute penalty from near halfway gives France the victory in Lyon thriller.
Narrow win in Sydney helps Blues maintain position near top of the Super Rugby Pacific table behind the unbeaten Hurricanes.
Ireland claimed a 17-13 victory over Scotland in Dublin to seal their Six Nations champions title.
The Azzurri comfortably won 24-21 to complete their greatest Six Nations.
The Chiefs have beaten the Fijian Drua comfortably in Hamilton, coming out 46-29 winners.
Sat, Mar 16
The Highlanders went down to the Brumbies 21-27 in Dunedin.
The Crusaders have been beaten by the table-topping Hurricanes 14-10 to remain without a win this season.
Fri, Mar 15
Billy Harmon has returned to the starting side and captaincy duties after a minor discipline breach which saw him dropped to the bench last week. But the southerner is backing the team's new standards.
With some big scalps already this year, Australia's teams look far more convincing than in the recent past.
Thu, Mar 14