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Former Black Caps coach warned tour shouldn't go ahead
Former Black Caps batsman, Glenn Turner, says the tour of Pakistan should never have gone ahead due to the "double whammy" of Covid-19 and security worries.
Can Los Pumas pounce on the All Blacks again?
The All Blacks take on Argentina on the Gold Coast on Sunday and the big question is, can Los Pumas cause another upset in Australia.
Off-field stoush looms over final Bledisloe between All Blacks and Wallabies
Two weeks ago, the relationship between New Zealand Rugby and Australia seemed to hit an all-time low.
All Blacks to play Bledisloe in Perth, Queensland to host Rugby Championship
The third Bledisloe Cup test will be played in Perth next weekend with the remainder of the Rugby Championship to be held in Queensland.
All Blacks to play in Perth next weekend if Rugby Championship schedule confirmed
A decision should be made tonight about the rest of the Rugby Championship schedule, with the All Blacks likely to play the third Bledisloe Cup test in Perth next weekend.
Wallabies chase history as All Blacks prepare for extended stint overseas
The Wallabies haven't won at Eden Park since 1986 and it appears New Zealand rugby fans don't rate their chances of doing it this weekend.
One hand on Bledisloe Cup but still plenty to ponder for All Blacks
One up in the series and with one hand on the Bledisloe Cup, the All Blacks have plenty to ponder after halfback Aaron Smith's 100th test.
Wallabies bullish about making history as All Blacks inspired by NZ Olympians
While New Zealand's Olympians have been making history in Tokyo, the Wallabies want to make a little of their own when they take on the All Blacks at Eden Park.
All Blacks fans could miss out on four home tests this year
New Zealand rugby fans are set to miss out on at least two but possibly four home games this year, due to trans-Tasman bubble pause.
NZ Rugby happy with INEOS deal as Greenpeace slams move
New Zealand Rugby says they are comfortable with their decision to sign a six year sponsorship deal with petro-chemical company INEOS.
NZ rugby league boss hits back at criticism of withdrawal from World Cup
The New Zealand rugby league boss says comments describing their decision to pull out of this year's World Cup as "selfish and cowardly" are "ill-informed and misguided".
All Blacks the winners but Fiji take the honours
The All Blacks made it two wins to start their season with a 57-23 victory over Fiji in Dunedin, but it was the visitors performance, and their difficulties in preparing, that proved the story of the…
Challenges aplenty for Fiji ahead of All Blacks test
The All Blacks play Fiji on Saturday night with fans hoping for more of a contest than last week's win over Tonga, but Fiji's build-up has been tough.
Smith earns All Blacks captaincy, will Fiji be any better than Tonga?
Halfback Aaron Smith will captain the All Blacks for the first time this weekend, overcoming some off field indiscretions to complete his rise to the top.
All Blacks record result shines a spotlight on Tonga's plight
The All Blacks record equalling 102-nil win over Tonga highlighted the struggles faced by tier two nations and how uneven the playing field was at Mt Smart.
All Blacks vs Tonga: Does anyone win in a one-sided affair?
Tonga have picked 13 debutants, some from club rugby, to play the All Blacks raising concerns about whether the game will do either side any good.
A title is a title: Blues seek to end 18 years of pain
For the first time since 2003, the Blues will contest a Super Rugby final, and players and fans alike are desperate to bring an end to the title drought. Audio
Public share float of NZ Rugby proposed rather than Silver Lake sell-off
NZ Rugby has been presented with an alternative capital raising option that the players association believes is far better than the proposed Silver Lake deal.
NZR accuses Players Association of sabotaging Silver Lake deal
New Zealand Rugby has reacted angrily to a proposal for a public share float which the players association believes is better than the Silver Lake deal.
Will Silver Lake be NZ Rugby's golden goose?
A beginner's guide to New Zealand Rugby and the Silver Lake deal. Audio
Black Ferns Sevens to skip World Series tournaments in France
The Black Ferns Sevens team are hoping to play Australia next month.
Trans-Tasman Super Rugby on but 'Super' round cancelled
The proposed Super round of the trans-Tasman Super Rugby competition has been canned.
2022 Women's Rugby World Cup to be held in October and November?
It's been proposed to World Rugby that the postponed Women's World Cup be held in October and November next year.
NZ Rugby boss hints women's Super Rugby dependent on Silver Lake deal
The New Zealand Rugby boss hopes to have a women's Super Rugby competition up and running next year.
NZ Rugby optimistic players will get on side with 'transformational' deal
New Zealand Rugby is confident a financial deal it labels "transformational" will get across the line despite opposition from leading players.