Ex-Aussie boss tells Hansen to ‘move on’

Former Australian rugby boss John O’Neill has labelled Steve Hansen’s claims as absurd and told the ex-All Blacks coach to ‘stick to his day job’.

Hawaiian team targets Super Rugby place

The newly formed All Blacks-backed Hawaiian rugby franchise believe that they can provide a Pacific Island team in Vodacom Super Rugby.

Sopoaga: I had doubts over my rugby career

All Blacks flyhalf Lima Sopoaga has opened up about his mental health struggles since arriving in England to join Wasps.

Tuilagi to boost Sale Sharks midfield

England centre Manu Tuilagi could form a powerful combination with Rohan Janse van Rensburg after joining the Sale Sharks for the 2020-21 season.

Australia tempt NZR with larger slice of investment money

Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan has offered New Zealand Rugby a larger share of any private equity investment in a trans-Tasman tournament as part of ongoing talks between the unions over the future of the game.

Hansen: World Rugby shouldn’t dictate who we play

Former All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says World Rugby would not have enough courage to kick the team out of the World Cup if they started scheduling their own Test matches.

Mo’unga on trick play: ‘Something had to happen’

Flyhalf Richie Mo’unga has revealed the thought process behind his audacious kick off that helped spark the Crusaders’ comeback against the Blues on Saturday.

Hansen: ‘New Zealand don’t owe Aussies anything’

Ex-All Blacks coach Steve Hansen urged New Zealand Rugby to stand up for itself when it comes to deciding the format for Vodacom Super Rugby from next year onwards.

Le Roux experienced ‘massive scare’

Springbok fullback Willie le Roux underwent an appendectomy this weekend after experiencing severe stomach pain.

Hurricanes hold off Highlanders

Kobus van Wyk was on the scoreboard again as the Hurricanes beat the Highlanders 17-11 in their Super Rugby Aotearoa showdown in Wellington on Sunday.