NZ do double at Hamilton Sevens
The All Blacks Sevens hadn't won the New Zealand leg of the World Sevens Series in the two years it had been in Hamilton.
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New coach confirmed for Springboks
New coach confirmed for Springboks
Jacques Nienaber has been confirmed as the new head coach of World Cup winners the Springboks.
Highlanders scorched in final hitout
Highlanders scorched in final hitout
First half not too bad — let’s move on from the second half.
Highlanders well beaten in Wanaka
Highlanders well beaten in Wanaka
The Highlanders have been well beaten by the Crusaders 41-7 in Wanaka tonight.
Highlanders to field team of two halves
Highlanders to field a team of two halves in Wanaka
There are some intriguing selections in the Highlanders side which takes on the Crusaders in Wanaka tonight.
South’s rise reflected in squads
South’s rise reflected in squads
Touch in the South continues to go from strength to strength.
Highlanders name team for Wanaka
Highlanders name team for Wanaka
The Highlanders have named two line-ups for tomorrow's preseason match in Wanaka.
Havili to captain Crusaders
Havili to captain Crusaders
David Havili will lead the Crusaders in Wanaka tomorrow night.
Wanaka ready and waiting for Highlanders
Wanaka fans ready and waiting for Highlanders
The highlands of Otago are (almost) ready and waiting for the arrival of the Highlanders for their pre-season match against the Crusaders on Friday.
Hooper stands down as Waratahs skipper
Michael Hooper stands down as Waratahs skipper
Wallabies captain Michael Hooper has stood down as skipper of the Waratahs.
Savea to keep wearing goggles
Savea to keep wearing goggles
Ardie Savea's goggles are staying.
Brown wants referees to get tough
Challenge for attack coaches to break defence
One of the leading attacking coaches in the world is urging officials to rule by the letter of the law.
Next generation Umaga picked for England
Next generation Umaga picked for England
The next Umaga stands on the verge of international rugby.
Trial tackle laws meant to educate
Trial tackle laws meant to educate
Teams will not be penalised on the field under a new trial law concerning tackles in the Super Rugby competition.
Crusaders too strong for Hurricanes
Crusaders too strong for Hurricanes
With Super Rugby starting at the end of the month, plenty of questions will be raised over the coming weeks as the teams grow accustomed to playing on hard, dry surfaces in the heat of summer.
Former Otago player's journey from hospital to Chiefs squad
Former Otago player's journey from hospital to Chiefs squad
When Adam Thomson was struck down by a spinal infection in late 2017, he had no guarantee that his life would ever go back to how it was.
Promising start goes awry for Highlanders
Promising start goes awry for Highlanders
The start was great, the rest a little shaky.
McKenzie to play fullback for Chiefs
Damian McKenzie to play fullback for Chiefs
Warren Gatland has confirmed his plans for Damian McKenzie in this year's Chiefs campaign, handing the returning All Black the No 15 jersey for their pre-season match against the Blues.
Young team to face Waratahs
Young team to face Waratahs
A young Highlanders team is set to take the field in Sydney tonight.
Robertson opens up on All Blacks knockback
Robertson opens up on All Blacks knockback
After missing out on the All Blacks coaching role, Scott Robertson is heading into the future with a clearer view and a hope the next selection panel "is brave enough" to embrace change.