Streaming turns older rugby fans off
Changes to the way we watch live coverage of the Rugby World Cup are being likened to The Muppet Show, leaving some older rugby fans complaining like Statler and Waldorf.
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McKenzie to miss out on World Cup
McKenzie to miss out on World Cup
All Blacks star Damien McKenzie will miss the World Cup after a major injury to his knee that'll see him on the sideline for at least six months.
Successful neck surgery for Carter
Successful neck surgery for Carter
Dan Carter loves a challenge and is ready for his next one – the long road to recovery from neck surgery.
Invaluable Smith must be picked at fullback for WC
Comment: Invaluable Ben Smith must be picked at fullback for WC
COMMENT: Ben Smith is more valuable to the All Blacks chances of winning the World Cup than Dan Carter was in 2011 and needs to be at fullback argues sports writer Gregor Paul.
Brutal reality awaits rejected All Blacks
Brutal reality awaits rejected All Blacks
The first peek behind the All Blacks' curtain into potential World Cup selection did not reveal any major surprises.
Injured Highlanders in All Blacks squad
Injured Highlanders in All Blacks squad
Injured Highlanders Aaron Smith, Waisake Naholo and Liam Squire have been included in an All Blacks foundation day squad as preparations for the international season begins.
Why I turned down the All Blacks: Meet NZ Rugby's original activist
Why I turned down the All Blacks: Meet NZ Rugby's original activist
Gifted first five-eighths Bob Burgess was a man out of time as an All Black. A supremely gifted runner and passer in an era when the boot was the key part of a No10's armoury, Burgess'...
All Black Israel Dagg announces retirement
All Black Israel Dagg announces retirement
One of the most exciting rugby players of his generation, All Blacks, Crusaders and Hawke's Bay outside back Israel Dagg, is hanging up his boots, announcing his retirement from rugby.
Crotty joins All Blacks exodus after World Cup
Crotty joins All Blacks exodus after World Cup
Ryan Crotty is the latest All Black to announce he is leaving New Zealand after the Rugby World Cup.
ABs, Otago rugby great Ron Elvidge dies
ABs, Otago rugby great Ron Elvidge dies
Fomer Otago and All Black captain Ron Elvidge has died.
Last hurrah
Last hurrah
Still the best or living off past glories? That'll be a key question surrounding Kieran Read over the coming months.
Blues duo to remain in NZ
Blues duo to remain in NZ
The Blues and New Zealand Rugby have landed two key player signatures.
Always someone coming through: Smith
Always someone coming through: Smith
No-one is irreplaceable.
'Almanack' questions Smith's All Blacks role
'Almanack' questions Smith's All Blacks role
The New Zealand Rugby Almanack agrees with plenty of people in the South.
Captain to quit ABs after World Cup
Kieran Read to quit All Blacks after World Cup
Kieran Read will walk away from the All Blacks after this year's World Cup, and take up a short stint in Japan.
Savea's wife fears for family after 'hateful' messages
Savea's wife fears for family after 'hateful' messages
The wife of former All Black Julian Savea claims to have received death threats and says she fears for her family's safety in the aftermath of the public scolding her husband has received over the...
Read among top players expressing concerns
Read among top players expressing concerns
All Blacks captain Kieran Read has spoken of his concerns following news of a proposed World League.
Big shake-up set for All Blacks, world rugby
Big shake-up set for All Blacks, world rugby
International rugby is braced for the biggest change in modern history, with plans to create a World League that will include Japan and the US but leave Pacific Island nations out in the cold.
Hansen reveals World Cup selection headaches
Hansen reveals World Cup selection headaches
As the build-up to the Rugby World Cup begins in earnest, All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has one particular position in mind where he'd like a star to emerge.
Owen Franks signs with English club
Owen Franks signs with English club
One of the best props of the modern era, All Blacks and Crusaders centurion Owen Franks has announced he will be leaving New Zealand Rugby at the end of 2019.