Hansen, All Blacks eye history
In preparing his team for Saturday's seismic first test against the British and Irish Lions, All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has made a point of looking to the past for inspiration.
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Gatland reveals keys for Lions
Gatland reveals keys for Lions
Being courageous and bold, Warren Gatland says, is the key to winning the first test at Eden Park.
Battle of the Gorge looks game of round
Battle of the Gorge looks game of round
Arrowtown travels to take on Cromwell in what stacks up as the game of the round tomorrow in the latest round of the Central Otago premier rugby competition.
Must-win for Heriot versus Toko
Must-win for Heriot versus Toko
This weekend has match-ups which are pivotal to the final outcome of the season.
How AU didn’t win true mystery
How AU didn’t win true mystery
Paul Dwyer gives his weekly take on the club rugby scene.
New trophy to honour Eric Watson
New trophy to honour Eric Watson
Zingari-Richmond and Southern will play for a new trophy this weekend, the Eric Watson Cup.
All Blacks own Fortress Eden Park
All Blacks own Fortress Eden Park
The most eagerly awaited test in New Zealand is just around the corner, in Auckland tomorrow night. What points towards a home town victory and what are the things creating worry lines?
O'Mahony to captain Lions
O'Mahony to captain Lions
Peter O'Mahony will captain the British & Irish Lions against the All Blacks in the first test on Saturday.
Surprise pick on wing for All Blacks
Ioane surprise pick on wing for All Blacks
Rieko Ioane has been handed what must be considered a shock start on the left wing for the All Blacks in the first test against the British and Irish Lions at Eden Park.
Brothers compete to nail halfback role
Brothers compete to nail halfback role
Those Hammers are tough.
Otago coach coy on plans for the future
Otago coach coy on plans for the future
Otago coach Cory Brown is back from Georgia with a gold medal and perhaps the ambition to join the Highlanders coaching staff.
Otago Boys’ dominates TBHS teams
Otago Boys’ dominates TBHS teams
Otago Boys' High School first XV winger Max Brown, son of former All Black prop Olo, is tackled by Timaru Boys' High School players Monty Nixon (left) and Finn Joyce at the annual interschool...
Solid win for Otago Country
Solid win for Otago Country
Otago Country came away from Waikaia with a confidence-boosting 19-10 win yesterday over Southland Country.
All Blacks play down Eden Park fear factor
All Blacks play down Eden Park fear factor
Eden Park is just another rectangle of grass, the All Blacks say, although their long-struggling opponents might beg to differ.
Lions still need to improve: Gatland
Lions still need to improve: Gatland
Warren Gatland's attack is firing at long last but the British and Irish Lions coach knows his side will have to improve again for the first test on Saturday.
Seven Otago Country new caps
Seven Otago Country new caps
Otago Country opens its season with a clash against Southland Country in Waikaia this afternoon.
Lions roar with thumping of Chiefs
Lions roar with thumping of Chiefs
The Lions have gone all Kiwi on us.
Read repaired to face Lions
Read repaired to face Lions
All Blacks captain Kieran Read took part in a first full contact training session since being injured, and coaches think he will be fit to face the British and Irish Lions.
Guildford signs to Waikato
Guildford signs to Waikato
Former All Blacks winger Zac Guildford has signed for provincial side Waikato and hopes to prove he is in a good "head space" after struggles with alcohol and personal issues.
Proud day for rugby giant
Proud day for rugby giant
King Country's most famous son and arguably New Zealand's greatest rugby player didn't want a big fuss made - but he got one anyway.