Jock Hobbs

Hundreds have gathered for the funeral of former All Black captain and New Zealand Rugby Union chairman Jock Hobbs in Wellington today.

Sanzar and Six Nations rugby fixtures will pause this weekend to remember former All Black captain and New Zealand Rugby Union chairman Jock Hobbs, who died on Tuesday aged 52.

All Black captain Richie McCaw has described the late Jock Hobbs as one of the key motivators behind his team's World Cup success.

New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) and Rugby New Zealand 2011 Ltd (RNZ 2011) chairman Jock Hobbs has resigned from both boards of directors to focus on his health.

The New Zealand Maori rugby team's centenary celebrations have received a fillip with today's announcement they will take on Ireland and England in June.