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Reports Mo'unga to miss Rugby Championship 'laughable'

Richie Mo'unga at All Blacks training in Japan. Photo: Getty Images

Reports Mo'unga to miss Rugby Championship 'laughable'

All Blacks star Richie Mo'unga has hit back at a report he was one of several players considering pulling out of this year's Rugby Championship for family reasons - slamming the suggestion as ...

Ardern confirms quarantine rule change for Bledisloe Cup

TJ Perenara clears the ball from a ruck during the All Blacks loss to Australia. Photo: Getty Images

Ardern confirms quarantine rule change for Bledisloe Cup

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has confirmed that the New Zealand Government will change quarantine rules to allow the Wallabies to prepare for the Bledisloe Cup in New Zealand.

Japan will not play again in 2020 due to pandemic

Japan will not play again in 2020 due to pandemic

Japan's national rugby union team will not play again this year because of safety fears related to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Japanese Rugby Football Union (JRFU) said on Monday.

Aussie to host Rugby Champs, PM denies blame

A meeting in Los Angeles could have a large impact on the All Blacks' schedule in years to come....

Aussie to host Rugby Champs, PM denies blame

Australia is to host the Rugby Championships, while the Government says it is not to blame for New Zealand missing out.

Rugby Champs decision 'a real blow' for resort

Queenstown's mayor says he is "gutted" that New Zealand won't be hosting the Rugby Championships, while the Government says it is not to blame for New Zealand missing out to Australia.

Marist Albion seek long-awaited club rugby crown

Ben Blair was on the coaching staff when Lincoln University won Christchurch's Metro Premier...

Marist Albion seek long-awaited club rugby crown

Former All Black fullback Ben Blair played in Marist Albion’s last Christchurch senior club rugby final 17 years ago, and now hopes to celebrate another memorable milestone on Sunday.

All Blacks to aid new Canterbury skipper's lead-in to role

Reed Prinsep's (left) leadership responsibilities at the Hurricanes will aid his captaincy of...

All Blacks to aid new Canterbury skipper's lead-in to role

Reed Prinsep won’t be lacking All Black-level leadership nous to lean on when he leads Canterbury for the first time in this season’s Mitre 10 Cup.

Dan Carter may play for boyhood club in shield final

Dan Carter’s surprise addition to the Southbridge side proved decisive when he kicked five...

Dan Carter may play for boyhood club in shield final

Dan Carter may make his third appearance of the season for his hometown club when they host the Coleman Shield final on Saturday afternoon.

Former Canterbury and Fijian flyer not finished yet

Former Canterbury winger Patrick Osborne. Photo: Getty Images

Former Canterbury and Fijian flyer not finished yet

Former Canterbury Uni and Fijian winger Patrick Osborne is confident his legs still have a few miles left in them yet.

Crusaders star facing long injury break after rupturing ACL

Braydon Ennor of South leaves the field injured during the North v South rugby match. Photo:...

Crusaders star facing long injury break after rupturing ACL

Crusaders midfielder Braydon Ennor faces up to nine months on the sidelines after rupturing an ACL during the North-South game on Saturday night.

Ennor suffers serious injury

Ennor suffers serious injury

All Black Braydon Ennor faces up to nine months on the sidelines after rupturing an ACL during the North-South game on Saturday night.

New caps for ABs squad include three Crusaders

Will Jordan of the Crusaders is a new name in the All Blacks squad. Photo: Getty Images

New caps for ABs squad include three Crusaders

All Blacks coach Ian Foster has unveiled his first squad, naming seven uncapped players in his 35-strong team.

'Freak of nature': Hansen reveals 'best athlete I ever coached'

'Freak of nature': Hansen reveals 'best athlete I ever coached'

Steve Hansen has revealed the best athlete he ever coached in his illustrious rugby career spanning 24 years.

North v South: Former Christchurch flatmates clash

North v South: Former Christchurch flatmates clash

Saturday night's North/South rugby match in Wellington has turned team-mates to rivals and friends to foes.

Mauger change at Highlanders

Highlanders coach Aaron Mauger at Forsyth Barr Stadium last night. Photo: Getty Images

Mauger change at Highlanders

The Highlanders are likely to look for an experienced head coach for next season, although money may limit their options.

Mauger let go by Highlanders

Aaron Mauger let go by Highlanders

Aaron Mauger's time as Highlanders head coach has come to an end.

Mo'unga v Barrett: North and South match teams revealed

Beauden Barrett and Richie Mo'unga will go head to head in the North v South game. Photos: Getty...

Mo'unga v Barrett: North and South match teams revealed

The teams for Saturday's North v South match have been named - and as expected we will see No 10s Richie Mo'unga and Beauden Barrett face off.

All Black wife's plea for jewellery after mishap following birth

Greer Perenara has posted an image of the jewellery which was misplaced during labour. Photo:...

All Black wife's plea for jewellery after mishap following birth

The wife of an All Black has posted a plea on social media for help to find her wedding and engagement rings, which were misplaced during the birth of her daughter last month.