Schoolboy sprint star stuns rugby bosses
Edward Osei-Nketia, the son of New Zealand's fastest man, has made a big impression on rugby union coaches after turning up to a training camp for potential sevens players in Auckland.
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Poor results lead to changes in under-20 programme
Poor results lead to changes in under-20 programme
Poor returns from the past two world junior championships tournaments have resulted in changes to the New Zealand under-20 rugby programme.
TV's Colbert trains like an All Black
TV's Colbert trains like an All Black
Stephen Colbert was carried off the field after an 'intense' rugby lesson with two All Black greats during his recent trip here.
Brown at Highlanders for three seasons
Brown at Highlanders for three seasons
Tony Brown may not be coaching the All Blacks but he will be involved with the Highlanders for the next three seasons.
Loss of coaches a 'body blow': Highlanders boss
Loss of coaches a 'body blow': Highlanders boss
A body blow for the All Blacks.That's how longstanding Highlanders chief executive Roger Clark has described the loss of Jamie Joseph, Tony Brown and Dave Rennie to rival international teams.
Great coaches don't hang around waiting: Castle
Great coaches don't hang around waiting: Castle
Rugby Australia boss Raelene Castle has revealed the organisation made contact with Dave Rennie six months ago about the possibility of the Kiwi coach taking over at the Wallabies.
Mains gutted field for NZ coach so diluted
Mains gutted field for NZ coach so diluted
Former All Black coach Laurie Mains says the field for the new national coach has been gutted and he is disappointed top candidates have walked away.
Dave Rennie to coach Wallabies
Dave Rennie to coach Wallabies
Rugby Australia has announced the appointment of New Zealander Dave Rennie as head coach of the Wallabies.
Joseph's Japan decision blow for NZR
Joseph's Japan decision blow for NZR
Ex-Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph has decided to throw his lot in with the Japanese for the next four years and pass up a chance with the All Blacks.
Former CEO: The big mistake NZ Rugby made with Hansen
Former CEO: The big mistake NZ Rugby made with Hansen
Former New Zealand Rugby CEO David Moffett believes Steve Hansen and his All Blacks coaching staff stayed on two years too long, and it cost them the Rugby World Cup.
Palmer earns Life membership
Palmer earns Life membership
No one was more surprised by Wayne Palmer’s life membership of Southbridge Rugby Club than the man himself.
Scott Robertson's All Blacks bid blow
Scott Robertson's All Blacks bid blow
Scott Robertson says he had hoped to team up with Tony Brown in his push for the All Blacks top job, before Brown said he would rather stick with Japan coach Jamie Joseph.
Barrett set to captain as Crusaders name 2020 squad
Barrett set to captain as Crusaders name 2020 squad
The Crusaders will begin their hunt for a fourth straight Super Rugby title with All Blacks lock Scott Barrett leading the charge.
Why Warren Gatland turned down All Blacks
Why Warren Gatland turned down All Blacks
Warren Gatland has revealed he was invited to apply for the head coach job at the All Blacks but turned down the chance to replace Steve Hansen due to his loyalty to the Chiefs and Lions.
Dreams likely dashed after Dunedin dust-up
Dreams likely dashed after Dunedin dust-up
A top rugby player and junior weightlifting world champion may have had his international sporting dreams dashed.
ABs 'not on Gatland's radar right now'
All Blacks 'not on Gatland's radar right now': Chiefs CEO
Chiefs' chief executive Michael Collins believes Warren Gatland has no interest in becoming the new All Blacks coach in his short-term future.
Call goes out to Kiwi coaches for All Blacks job
Call goes out to Kiwi coaches for All Blacks job
New Zealand Rugby has invited 26 Kiwi coaches to apply for the top job with the All Blacks.
Thousands welcome victorious Springboks
Thousands welcome victorious Springboks
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi said the country's underprivileged children should "keep believing" as thousands of fans greeted the returning team.
Another boring and forgettable cup final
Another boring and forgettable cup final
Most times when a great game is played, the cliche of "someone has to lose" gets wheeled out.
Pride erupts in South Africa after World Cup win
Pride erupts in South Africa after World Cup win
In countless venues around South Africa, crowds erupted in cheering and singing as the nation's rugby players triumphed 32-12 over England to win the World Cup in Japan.