Crusaders squad named for southern derby
The Crusaders have named their squad to face the Highlanders in Friday's final hit out before the Super Rugby season starts.
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Artist wants NZ home for Richie McCaw sculpture
Artist wants NZ home for Richie McCaw sculpture
A Chinese artist wants to find a Kiwi home for his huge metal sculpture of former All Black captain Richie McCaw.
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.
Crusaders too strong for Hurricanes in preseason clash
Crusaders too strong for Hurricanes in preseason clash
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.
Crusaders name side for Saturday match-up
Crusaders name side for Saturday match-up
The Crusaders have named a team of 36 for their first pre-season game against the Hurricanes at Ashburton Showgrounds on Saturday.
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.
McNicholl poised to make Wales test debut
McNicholl poised to make Wales test debut
Former Canterbury and Crusaders outside back Johnny McNicholl is the latest Kiwi poised to make his test debut for Wales.
Richie's record safe now that Italian rugby great to retire
Richie's record safe now that Italian rugby great to retire
Italian great Sergio Parisse has announced his international retirement from the game after nearly 18 years of test rugby.
Major sponsor ends All Blacks deal
Major sponsor ends All Blacks deal
Insurance giant AIG has decided to end its multimillion-dollar sponsorship of New Zealand Rugby and the All Blacks.
Dan Carter returns to rugby field in Japanese debut
Dan Carter returns to rugby field in Japanese debut
Former Crusaders and All Blacks star Dan Carter's been playing professional rugby since 2002 but admitted he still had nerves on the team bus as he began his season in Japan over the weekend.
Robertson appoints new Crusaders assistant coach
Robertson appoints new Crusaders assistant coach
Crusaders coach Scott Robertson has gone overseas again to complete his coaching team.
Opinion: Work still needed to bridge rugby gender gap
Opinion: Work still needed to bridge rugby gender gap
Hamish Bidwell writes about how gender barriers remain within New Zealand Rugby.
No Sir Richie? Why All Blacks great turned down knighthood
No Sir Richie? Why All Blacks great turned down knighthood
Sir Steve Hansen was honoured with a knighthood in the New Year Honours announced today following a reign as the most successful All Blacks coach.
Arise, Sir Steve - Hansen latest rugby Knight
Arise, Sir Steve - Hansen latest rugby Knight
Steve Hansen will soon become Sir Steve Hansen.
Players to watch in Canterbury during 2020
Players to watch in Canterbury during 2020
With a long season ahead in the new year and an early start for Super Rugby next month, sports reporter Gordon Findlater looks at the rising players worth keeping an eye on in 2020.
Ben Smith gets red card on debut in France
Ben Smith gets red card on debut in France
Ben Smith has had a debut to forget in France.
All Blacks star weds in Wanaka
All Blacks star weds in Wanaka
All Blacks flanker Sam Cane has tied the knot with Harriet Allen in a ceremony overlooking Lake Wanaka.
Highlanders suspend lock over serious misconduct
Highlanders suspend lock over serious misconduct
Highlanders lock Manaaki Selby-Rickit has been suspended from rugby for four weeks after he was found guilty of serious misconduct at a New Zealand Rugby Misconduct hearing.
Smith red carded in Pau debut
Smith red carded in Pau debut
Ben Smith has had a debut to forget in France.
Foster confirms ABs coaching team
Foster confirms ABs coaching team
Ian Foster has confirmed the bulk of his All Blacks coaching team.