Steve Hansen has already laid the marker. After the return test against Ireland in Dublin, the All Blacks coach made a bold prediction

A total of 50 long haul flights have been racked up in 2016 by players representing their country in the Rugby Championship and the Jaguares in Super Rugby.

They've poured blood, sweat, and tears on the field, and now Western Force players are opening up their wallets in a bid to save the

Lions coach Warren Gatland has said he is desperate to beat his home nation of New Zealand when he takes the British and Irish players

The Chiefs have confirmed they're returning to Fiji next year. Their round 13 Super Rugby match against the Crusaders on May 19 will

English rugby writer Mick Cleary reveals the Irish-inspired formula needed for the Lions to succeed in New Zealand.

To start with, a random and not fully explored thought. There's probably a lot of holes in it, but the overall concept is really exciting

There is a split in the English rugby ranks over the All Blacks' loss to Ireland, with Clive Woodward and Will Carling taking opposite views.

COMMENT: Before you call me heretic, hear me out: New Zealand rugby crowds are largely boring, writes Tony Veitch.

The Western Force have re-signed the identical twin of Wallabies lock Rory Arnold.

The five New Zealand Super Rugby franchises announced their full squads for next season today. Campbell Burnes breaks down each squad.

CEO Steve Tew says New Zealand Rugby will keep working hard with all of their communities to get better after hiring of Respect and Responsibility Project manager.

New Zealand Rugby have appointed a senior Rape Crisis worker to encourage "healthy relationships" within the code.

It's not just Kevin and Robyn Barrett who are proud of their sons Scott and Jordie joining brother Beauden in the All Blacks' end-of-year

Finbarr Patrick Clabby could not swim when he ended up in Wellington Harbour after a night out. His body was found later the same morning.

WATCH: The world is discovering New Zealand's remarkable Barrett family and its rugby pedigree.

Aaron Smith's actions were unsavoury and lacking in class - but they weren't illegal.

Not everyone who has judged Aaron Smith after his tryst in a disabled toilet with an air hostess, has crucified him. There will be

Steve "Shag" Hansen is usually pretty quick to remind any of the Super Rugby franchises about the expected standards of a professional

A teenage rugby sensation has been getting plenty of attention and one look at his highlight reel shows why.

Smith has also stayed at the top for a remarkably long period, managing several different generations of Storm cubs to success.

Sam Warburton will captain Wales in their four-match autumn Test series and in next year's Six Nations in a significant departure

All Blacks midfielder Seta Tamanivalu will swap the Chiefs for the Crusaders next season. The 24-year-old, who is currently in Argentina

Serious questions require to be answered about the size and format of the competition.

The Blues have got their man and now just one piece of the 2017 coaching jigsaw remains to be fitted. As expected, North Harbour

New Zealand won't give up it's efforts to force a change to next year's Super Rugby playoff format, but the national union is resigned

Come on Sanzaar, convince me this latest edition of Super Rugby has plenty going for it, writes Wynne Gray.

Global domination is one thing but before expansion there needs to be be contraction, writes Gregor Paul.

The Super Rugby draw, the toughest in world sport to put together according to organisers Sanzaar, has been released to what can be

The Sunwolves better have a good sponsorship deal with an airline because once again they are going to rack up some serious airpoints during the Super Rugby season.