Controversial ref Wayne Barnes opens up in new book
Controversial calls from ref Wayne Barnes which saw two All Black Rugby World Cup campaigns end in tears have elicited plenty of foul-mouthed reactions from Kiwi rugby fans.
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'Adventure Racer' McCaw in the wars
'Adventure Racer' McCaw in the wars
Crusaders legend Richie McCaw’s Instagram bio reads: “Husband, Father, Adventure Racer” and it appears the final title has got him into strife, landing him with a potential broken rib.
Springboks halfback addresses RWC death threats
'Told I was going to die': Springboks halfback opens up about death threats
'Told I was going to die': Springbok addresses World Cup death threats
Mo’unga has no plans to wear All Blacks jersey again
Mo’unga has no plans to wear All Blacks jersey again
Departed Crusaders and All Blacks No 10 Richie Mo’unga has no thoughts about wearing the black jersey again as he begins his stint in Japan.
All Blacks legend puts $1.4m home on market
All Blacks legend puts $1.4m home on market
Former All Blacks halfback Aaron Smith has put his $1.4 million house up for sale.
Fifth Bok from World Cup winning team dies
Fifth Bok from World Cup winning team dies
Former Springbok lock Hannes Strydom has died in a car accident - the fifth player from South Africa's victorious 1995 World Cup team to pass away.
Crusaders squad announced, Taylor taking a break
Crusaders squad announced, Taylor taking a break
The Crusaders squad for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season has been named, but they'll have to do without hard-working hooker Codie Taylor for part of it.
Sam Cane hit with ban after World Cup final red card
Sam Cane hit with ban after World Cup final red card
All Blacks captain Sam Cane will miss at least the first few games for his new team in Japan after being cited for his red card during the Rugby World Cup final.
Study reveals real impact on players' heads
Study reveals real impact on players' heads
Forces on the head of community rugby players are often on par or even lower with those experienced during general exercise, independent, peer-reviewed studies have found.
Foster's family threatened in Paris
Foster's family threatened in Paris
Days before the All Blacks’ first game at the Rugby World Cup, former head coach Ian Foster’s wife and daughter were accosted by a man armed with a knife in Paris, it has been revealed.
Cane before judiciary for World Cup red card
Cane before judiciary for World Cup red card
The fallout from the World Cup final loss continues for All Blacks captain Sam Cane.
Welsh veteran signs with Crusaders
Welsh veteran signs with Crusaders
Wales fullback Leigh Halfpenny has signed a one-season deal with the Crusaders.
Wayne Barnes quits citing rising abuse and threats
Wayne Barnes quits citing rising abuse and threats
English referee Wayne Barnes has called time on his officiating career, saying online abuse and threats have become too regular for those in rugby.
All Blacks arrive home from Rugby World Cup
Watch: All Blacks arrive home from Rugby World Cup
The All Blacks have arrived back in the country today following their epic Rugby World Cup final defeat to South Africa.
What will Scott Robertson's All Blacks look like?
What will Scott Robertson's All Blacks side look like?
The All Blacks are gearing up for a transformative new chapter as Cantabrian Scott Robertson takes over the coaching reins today.
Ryan Crotty returns to the Crusaders
'Cornerstone of this place': Ryan Crotty returns to the Crusaders
Former All Blacks midfielder Ryan Crotty will return to the Crusaders line-up for the Super Rugby Pacific season.
In defence of Wayne Barnes
Watch: In defence of Wayne Barnes - what he really said to Savea
Wayne Barnes is receiving death threats for how he officiated the World Cup final - and there is one moment causing a lot of fuss among All Blacks fans.
Savea named World Rugby player of the year.
Ardie Savea named player of the year at World Rugby Awards
All Blacks No 8 Ardie Savea has joined Richie McCaw, Dan Carter and Kieran Read on the list of World Rugby player of the year award winners.
Cane 'gutted', Foster proud of how ABs fought
Cane 'gutted', Foster proud of how ABs fought
Red-carded All Blacks skipper Sam Cane's devastation was plain to see as he watched the South African bench run on to the pitch to celebrate the team's record World Cup win.
Heartbreak as Boks deny All Blacks record World Cup
Heartbreak as Boks deny All Blacks record World Cup
An All Blacks team depleted by the first-half loss of skipper Sam Cane to a red card have fallen agonisingly short in the Rugby World Cup final, losing 12-11 to South Africa.