Rugby: New All Blacks skipper Scott Barrett taking time to enjoy new responsibility on eve of England series
As he prepares for his first test in one of the most coveted - and scrutinised - roles in the countr...
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Rugby: Old timers Beauden Barrett, TJ Perenara hold key to starting new All Blacks era with bang
While much of the All Blacks narrative has so far centred on change, the old guard will clearly play...
Rugby: Coach Scott Robertson makes instant test week impact as All Blacks prepare for England
With the new All Blacks test season just four days away, the dose of energy and excitement being del...
Ollie Ritchie: What will new coach Scott Robertson's first All Blacks squad look like?
Possible newcomers Sam Darry, Peter Lakai, Billy Proctor, Ruben Love and Cortez Ratima. Photo credit...
Super Rugby Pacific: Playoff match-ups set, as Crusaders begin to sift through wreckage
With Super Rugby Pacific playoffs now set, Newshub's Ollie Ritchie believes the tabletopping Hurrica...
Super Rugby Pacific: Chiefs stand between Blues, regular season crown in Eden Park showdown
The Blues hope last week's shock loss to the Crusaders can serve as a timely reality check, as they ...
Super Rugby Pacific: Blues still waiting on decision over Beauden Barrett availability
The Blues are no closer to getting Beauden Barrett back on their books for the rest of the season, a...
Super Rugby Pacific: Blues star Rieko Ioane eyes return from second concussion of season against Crusaders
"Confronting and scary" is how All Blacks star Rieko Ioane has described the headknock that's kept h...
NRL: Coach Andrew Webster lauds potentially season-defining win over Penrith Panthers
Coach Andrew Webster hopes his NZ Warriors' dramatic win over Penrith Panthers in Magic Round is jus...
Super Rugby Pacific: Blues first-five Stephen Perofeta keeps All Blacks aspirations in check for injury return
With the first All Blacks squad of the year less than six weeks away, a long-awaited return for the ...
Super Rugby Pacific wrap: Blues, Hurricanes play final preview, clueless Crusaders not done yet
On a weekend when the Blues usurped the Hurricanes atop the Super Rugby Pacific table, the wayward C...
Rugby: Black Ferns seek identity against USA with World Cup defence looming
The Black Ferns will unleash all three of their uncapped players in their opening test of the year a...