White: Coaching a lonely job

World Cup-winning coach Jake White says top-level coaching is a lot tougher than people acknowledge.

Ioane, Cane in All Blacks squad

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has included Blues No 8 Akira Ioane in an extended 41-man training squad.

Listen: All Blacks still RWC favourites

In their first podcast, THE MONEY MAN and MARK KEOHANE discuss why the All Blacks remain favourites to win the World Cup, and what’s happening around the rugby world.

Nations Championship deadline extended

World Rugby has given its Six Nations and Rugby Championship member unions an extra week to consider its Nations Championship concept.

Hansen set for Japan move

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen is reportedly set to become director of rugby at Toyota Verblitz following the World Cup in Japan.

Dagg hangs up boots

All Blacks outside back Israel Dagg has announced his retirement from rugby.

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.

D-Day beckons for Chiliboy

The results of Chiliboy Ralepelle’s B-sample test are expected to be known on Tuesday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Boks bolster management team

Eugene Henning has been seconded to the Springboks’ management team to cater for player affairs and welfare.

Ireland’s Leavy to miss World Cup

Leinster and Ireland flank Dan Leavy has been ruled out for the remainder of the year due to a serious knee injury.