Some All Blacks players are disappointed by former coach Sir Graham Henry’s switch of allegiance this week. Henry, employed as a coaching consultant by Argentina for their debut in the …

Reputation counted for little as All Blacks coach Steve Hansen candidly dissected where his team have fallen short in recent Tests. Captain Richie McCaw and in-form fullback Israel Dagg didn’t …

Coach Steve Hansen reached for his scalpel in making five changes to the All Blacks side to face Argentina in Saturday’s Rugby Championship Test in Wellington. The return from injury …

South Africa coach Heyneke Meyer expects pressure on counterpart Robbie Deans to bring out the best in the Wallabies, and has responded with several changes of his own for Saturday …

Young Wallabies flanker Michael Hooper will attempt to replicate David Pocock’s heroic World Cup quarter-final performance when he lines up in Saturday night’s Rugby Championship clash with South Africa in …

The All Blacks are unconvinced about Argentina’s commitment to attack in Saturday’s Rugby Championship Test. A tight, tough style was the Pumas’ default setting in their two opening Tests against …

Newly appointed British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland is ready for mind games from Australian Rugby Union (ARU) chief executive John O’Neill when he leads the side against the …

The British and Irish Lions have received assurances they will not be facing weakened provincial teams in the early matches of next year’s tour of Australia. Three years ago, the …

Warren Gatland said he was ready for a “hell of a challenge” after being appointed head coach of the British and Irish Lions for next year’s tour of Australia. The …

Here’s a message from the Wallabies to South Africa: Bring on the high bombs. The Springboks are renowned for their kicking game, and Australia are bracing themselves for an aerial …

Wallabies coach Robbie Deans is confident recalled fullback Kurtley Beale won’t ever put in another shocker like his nightmare game against New Zealand last month. Beale was dropped from the …

Argentina have been bolstered by the return of first choice five-eighth Juan Martin Hernandez and flanker Juan Manuel Leguizamon for Saturday’s Rugby Championship Test against the All Blacks. The return …

Kurtley Beale returns to the Wallabies’ starting line-up while Queensland winger Dominic Shipperley will make his debut in the team named for the Rugby Championship Test against South Africa in …

Former All Black utility back Rudi Wulf will return to French Top 14 joint leaders Toulon for a second spell after signing a three-year contract. The 28-year-old, who won all …

Listen to the Wallabies and the All Blacks took rugby to an untouchable level last month when they locked up the Bledisloe Cup for another year. Listen to New Zealand …

From World Cup people’s hero to scrapping for an All Blacks starting role – it’s been a tumultuous 12 months for halfback Piri Weepu. A wistful Weepu was reminded on …

Veteran lock Nathan Sharpe is confident small adjustments will make a big difference to a Wallabies team still smarting from their scoreless performance against the All Blacks. The Wallabies are …

Winger Nick Cummins is desperate to carry the attack to the Springboks if handed a long-awaited Test debut for the Wallabies in Perth on Saturday. Cummins could get his chance …