Williams to make club rugby comeback

All Blacks centre Sonny Bill Williams will play club rugby in Auckland this weekend to enhance his chances for a World Cup spot after an injury-ridden 2019.

‘Scrum doctor’ to leave All Blacks

Legendary scrum coach Mike Cron is set to leave the All Blacks after the 2019 World Cup. 

Retallick sticks with New Zealand rugby

Brodie Retallick confirmed that he has signed a new deal with the Chiefs and New Zealand rugby to stay in the country until 2023.

New Zealand Rugby CEO Tew steps down

New Zealand Rugby chief executive Steve Tew has announced he will stand down at the end of this year, bringing an end to his 12-year term in the role.

Handle with care

This year’s World Cup is expected to be one of the most open in years and it could come down to which team best manages the workload of their players leading into the tournament, writes GREGOR PAUL.

Hansen backs SBW for World Cup

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says the injury-prone Sonny Bill Williams would be an automatic selection if he regains full fitness in time for the World Cup.

Hansen: Inconsistencies in officiating

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says that there have been noticeable refereeing inconsistencies in matches involving South African sides during this Vodacom Super Rugby season.

Naholo to ditch New Zealand rugby

All Blacks and Highlanders wing Waisake Naholo will join London Irish at the end of the year.

Injury blow for All Blacks star

All Blacks and Highlanders fullback Ben Smith has been ruled out for up to eight weeks with a hamstring injury.

Whitelock extends NZ contract

All Blacks lock Sam Whitelock has signed a four-year extension that will see him stay in New Zealand after a Japanese sabbatical.