Auckland have a simple explanation for why Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has been picked on the wing

Amy du Plessis will make her first test start at second five-eighth.

The appearance of Leuluai suggests a festival occasion, but no one will be holding back.

Opinion: Ufuk Talay has tempted a number of new faces to join his roster.

The blockbuster deal comes on the heels of major cost-cutting within the company.

Silver Ferns coach Noeline Taurua isn't about to relax her notoriously strict standards.

OPINION: I'd take them over walking, talking robot versions of players any day of the week

The Black Ferns begin their World Cup defence this weekend.

The hometown favourites are strong title contenders

OPINION: It's a lose-lose situation for the All Blacks, so why is it allowed?

Ryan Fox's latest win has thrown a spanner in the works in terms of his return home.

We review the sporting winners and losers from the past week.

'I genuinely believe that it's the most competitive World Cup that there has ever been.'

Some of those on the 'feeder fifteen' tour will have to grab their chance – or melt away.

Jason Ryan believes young All Blacks Tyrel Lomax and Ethan de Groot can become great props

The primary focus for the All Blacks XV will be judging who can step up to the next level.

Opinion: Past interaction between the schools and NZR hasn't done much to foster trust.

The response from NZF president Johanna Wood and deputy Scott Moran beggars belief.

Ben Thompson is playing for New Zealand this weekend in World Baseball Classic qualifiers.

Anton Lienert-Brown has been recovering after shoulder surgery in April.

The Kiwi international will be a marked man, as one of the sport's premier front rowers.

Opinion: The reputation of rugby would be improved if Swain apologised, writes Gifford.

'We were shot down': All Whites players reveal 'disrespectful' response in serious stoush.

NZR is making its move to take control of school's rugby, but not everyone is happy.

Simon suffered a dislocated patella, torn calf muscle, and ligament damage while training.

Opinion: Women's rugby needs to find a way for the athlete to usurp the administrator.

The Breakers season build-up has come with challenges.

Opinion: It's worth considering both his role and history before next year's Cup.

Joseph Parker remains a man in demand in the lucrative UK scene.

Opinion: If NZ football is to kick on, All Whites need to start scoring again.