Flashback Friday: Ellison’s exceptional assist

With the Vodacom Super Rugby season on an indefinite break, we take a look back at former Highlanders centre Tamati Ellison’s incredible try assist against the Crusaders in 2013.

ABs back Barrett at fullback

Beauden Barrett will shift to fullback in the All Blacks’ World Cup opener against the Springboks in Yokohama on Saturday.

Smith: All Blacks will learn from Wellington draw

All Blacks scrumhalf Aaron Smith says the team will heed the lessons from their draw with the Boks in Wellington ahead of the World Cup opener on Saturday.

All Blacks pick Barrett at 10, Smith at fullback

Beauden Barrett will move back to flyhalf in the All Blacks starting lineup to face Tonga in their final World Cup warm-up in Hamilton on Saturday.

Hansen wants a ‘200% improvement’

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has demanded an improved performance, particularly from his forward pack, following their record defeat by the Australians in Perth last weekend.

Smith back to lead Highlanders

Highlanders co-captain Ben Smith will make his return to their starting lineup for their Vodacom Super Rugby quarter-final against the Crusaders in Christchurch on Friday.

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.

Smith joins New Zealand exodus

All Blacks outside back Ben Smith has confirmed he will be leaving New Zealand for France at the end of 2019.

Smith set for Pau move

Ben Smith will join Pau after the 2019 World Cup, but the French Top 14 club has missed out on signing Ardie Savea.

‘All Blacks ready for Folau’

All Blacks fullback Ben Smith says they have plans to deal with an expected aerial assault from the Wallabies in Sydney on Saturday.