Why I'm leaving New Zealand rugby: Fekitoa
Fekitoa has detailed for the first time his motivations for leaving with seemingly so much of his career ahead of him.
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Hansen confident Smith ready to perform
Hansen confident Smith ready to perform
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has backed Aaron Smith to be at his best on Saturday night, despite the halfback's sex scandal erupting once again.
Eye on future as Squire preferred to Kaino
Eye on future as Squire preferred to Kaino
Liam Squire has been given the nod over veteran Jerome Kaino as All Blacks blindside for Saturday's Bledisloe Cup opener.
Aaron Smith sex scandal resurfaces
Aaron Smith sex scandal resurfaces
Questions have been raised over whether Aaron Smith misled All Blacks management over the airport sex scandal.
Referees to determine player of the year
Referees to determine player of the year
New Zealand's elite provincial rugby competitions will follow the AFL and NRL by adopting Dally M style player of the year awards.
Mitre 10 Cup season preview
Mitre 10 Cup season preview
The Mitre 10 Cup is about to begin in its somewhat confusing two-division, crossover system, with games on five days of the week.
McKenzie starts at fullback for ABs
Smith to wing as McKenzie starts for ABs
Damian McKenzie will play in the biggest test of his career when he starts at fullback against Australia on Saturday.
Otago captain disparaging of his locks
Otago captain disparaging of his locks
Sam Anderson-Heather is ready and willing to be the next Otago captain - although he has apologised already for the long hair.
Spirit coach hails new cup format
Spirit coach hails new cup format
A new challenge awaits the Otago Spirit this year.
Savea set to leave Hurricanes?
Julian Savea could be set to leave the Hurricanes
Julian Savea's future at the Hurricanes is uncertain.
Grateful Lealiifano excited for future
Grateful Lealiifano excited for future
Christian Lealiifano has admitted he thought he would never play rugby again.
Kaino to 'address' defensive discipline
Kaino to 'address' defensive discipline
Two yellow cards for high tackles have left Jerome Kaino considering how he defends.
Lions draw haunting All Blacks
Lions draw haunting All Blacks
The All Blacks have embraced a drawn series with the British & Irish Lions as a much-needed reality check.
Koroi Otago's only debutant
Koroi Otago's only debutant
Otago has named its most experienced line-up to take on North Harbour in its opening game of the domestic season.
Safety first over head knocks: Smith
Safety first over head knocks: Smith
All Blacks vice-captain Ben Smith says conservative calls must be made on head knocks, even if it means Dane Coles misses the upcoming Bledisloe Cup test.
All Blacks are beatable: Coleman
All Blacks are beatable: Coleman
Lock Adam Coleman insists the Wallabies believe more than ever they can beat the All Blacks.
Barnes replaces Garces for Bledisloe opener
Barnes replaces Garces for Bledisloe opener
England's Wayne Barnes has replaced Jerome Garces as the referee for Saturday's opening Bledisloe Cup clash in Sydney.
Donald joins Counties-Manukau
Donald joins Counties-Manukau
Stephen Donald is to return home to re-join the Counties Manukau Steelers for the Mitre 10 Cup.
Wallabies snubbing Dunedin
Wallabies snubbing Dunedin
The Wallabies have become the latest visiting team to spurn Dunedin — instead doing the bulk of their build-up for next week’s Bledisloe Cup test in Christchurch.
Allan joins Otago set-up as defence coach
Allan joins Otago set-up as defence coach
Former Otago loose forward Lee Allan has made a swift move from the playing field to the coaching box.