New Zealand Rugby

Aaron Smith is chased by Brad Weber HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND - JULY 19: Aaron Smith of the Highlanders is chased by Brad Weber of the Chiefs during the round 6 Super Rugby Aotearoa match between the Chiefs and the Highlanders at FMG Stadium Waikato on July 19, 2020 in Hamilton, New Zealand.

Scrumhalf headlines NZ rugby awards

Aaron Smith is the only All Black player that has been nominated in more than one category for the 2021 New Zealand Rugby awards.

Gatland to take charge of NZ BaaBaas

Warren Gatland has been named as head coach of the New Zealand Barbarians for their clash against the New Zealand Heartland XV in Taupō on Sunday.

NZR throws support behind under-fire Foster

New Zealand Rugby has come out in defence of under fire coach Ian Foster in the wake of the All Blacks’ successive defeats in their final two Tests of the season.

Wallabies coach plays down All Blacks row

Australia coach Dave Rennie says the Wallabies would not use the All Blacks’ perceived disrespect as motivation for the upcoming Perth Test, drawing a line under a scheduling row that erupted between the rugby powers last week.

Argentina Argentina celebrate their win over the All Blacks in 2020

Argentina ready to play anywhere amid Rugby Champs turmoil

Argentina coach Mario Ledesma says Los Pumas are keen to play the remainder of their Rugby Championship Tests, no matter where in the world the tournament is held.

England Twickenham Stadium / Twickers / Swing Low

Rugby Championship in line for northern hemisphere switch

The RFU has confirmed its interest in hosting Rugby Championship Tests at Twickenham following the implementation of lockdown restrictions in New Zealand and Australia.

Crusaders, NZR lock in Robertson

Scott Robertson has recommitted to New Zealand Rugby and the Crusaders for the next three years, announcing on Friday that he will lead the Crusaders through to the end of 2024.

Greenpeace calls on All Blacks to block sponsorship deal

Environmental group Greenpeace is pressing New Zealand Rugby to call off a proposed sponsorship deal with a UK-based petrochemicals manufacturer.

NZ Rugby offered third sale option

New Zealand Rugby is being urged to consider a third available option before it signs away a stake of its commercial rights to US private-equity firm Silver Lake.

Silver Lake deal will ‘damage All Blacks’ legacy’

Former skipper David Kirk has warned the All Blacks’ planned private equity deal with US investors is a ‘slippery slope’ that could see the legendary rugby team sold out to commercial interests.