Pay props to stay home video

All Blacks prop Charlie Faumuina will be sorely missed when he leaves for France in 2017.

OPINION: Forget the fancy-dan backs, NZ Rugby needs to flash its cash at front-rowers, writes Tony Smith.

White moves into coaching

Ireland's New Zealand-born prop Nathan White is getting a taste for coaching at Connacht.

Kiwi prop had his Irish test career ended by concussion, but now he's landed role at Connacht.

Bonus points 'will help Lions'

The key to beating the All Blacks is limiting their opportunities, according to Andy Farrell.

Lions will play more attacking rugby thanks to change, says defence coach Andy Farrell.

Faumuina heads to France video

Big Auckland prop Charlie Faumuina during an All Blacks training session.

All Blacks prop signs with Toulouse but still hopes to play against British & Irish Lions.

England will pay ABs to play

England's Ben Youngs celebrates scoring their third try against Australia.

OPINION: Appetite to see the ABs at Twickenham will force an RFU concession, writes Paul Cully.

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Bright future for Hurricanes' Iose

New Zealand Secondary Schools captain Brayden Iose has been training with the Hurricanes.

Promising Manawatu No 8 Brayden Iose goes from schoolboy to Hurricanes squad member.

Gear switches French clubs

Hosea Gear makes a break in the last of his 14 All Blacks tests in Italy in 2012. He has joined French club Lyon.

Hosea Gear is on the move from France's top club to a Top 14 battler.

Five players to watch in 2017

Nehe Milner-Skudder's return from shoulder surgery will be worth watching in 2017.

Hanging out for a bit of code? Here's five rugby players to get excited about in 2017.

Top-10: Rugby questions of 2017

Beauden Barrett has quickly become a rugby force to be reckoned with.

There are some intriguing questions for rugby in 2017. Aaron Goile sifts through them.

Armstrong focused for Hurricanes chance

Fraser Armstrong hopes a more physical approach to his game will help him lock in a permanent Super Rugby contract.

Manawatu prop Fraser Armstrong looking to turn preseason training gig with Hurricanes into a permanent place.

Baby for the Daggs

Israel Dagg and Daisy Aitken are expecting their first child.

Israel Dagg's wife Daisy is expecting the couple's first child.

2016 Waikato Rugby timeline

Waikato players celebrate beating Wellington at Westpac Stadium.

Look back on the highs, the lows and the key moments of another exciting and eventful year of Waikato Rugby.

Kiwi XVs: Lions v France

Charles Piutau and Ma'a Nonu are two former All Blacks now plying their trade in Europe.

NZ produces the world's finest rugby players, with many heading to Europe. But who would make up a team of Kiwi XVs?

Zara and Mike Tindall lose baby

Zara and Mike Tindall announced they were expecting last month.

Queen's granddaughter and her rugby star husband suffer miscarriage on the eve of Christmas.

Axe two Aus teams: Jones

Eddie Jones says Australia rugby must ditch the Western Force and Melbourne Rebels.

Ditch the Force and Rebels, Eddie Jones says, as Sanzaar delays Super Rugby decisions.

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What WRFU really regrets video

The Wellington Rugby Football Union are prepared to contract Losi Filipo, right, again one day.

OPINION: If only they'd had a handbook, Wellington might not have contracted Losi Filipo.

George, it's time to quit

OPINION: Please, George, it is time to stop, writes Mark Reason.

Underwhelming Lions coaches

Give Hansen what he needs

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Pay props to stay home

OPINION: Forget the fancy-dan backs, NZ Rugby needs to flash its cash at front-rowers, writes Tony Smith.

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Five players to watch in 2017

Nehe Milner-Skudder's return from shoulder surgery will be worth watching in 2017.

Hanging out for a bit of code? Here's five rugby players to get excited about in 2017.

Gallen's callout to SBW

Paul Gallen collected a fourth round knockout in his latest professional boxing bout.

After another win in the boxing ring, Cronulla Sharks' skipper says he still wants to fight Sonny Bill Williams.

Eddie Jones: Advantage Lions

England coach Eddie Jones says the British and Irish Lions should be favoured to win the first test against the All ...

England coach says six matches prior to the first test against the All Blacks will have the British and Irish Lions primed for victory.

Dawson: Lions can claw ABs

Matt Dawson in action for the British and Irish Lions on their 2005 tour of New Zealand.

"I really do fancy the Lions," controversial English rugby pundits say of Steve Hansen's "fallible side".

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Gear switches French clubs

Hosea Gear makes a break in the last of his 14 All Blacks tests in Italy in 2012. He has joined French club Lyon.

Hosea Gear is on the move from France's top club to a Top 14 battler.

Five players to watch in 2017

Nehe Milner-Skudder's return from shoulder surgery will be worth watching in 2017.

Hanging out for a bit of code? Here's five rugby players to get excited about in 2017.

Kiwi XVs: Lions v France

Charles Piutau and Ma'a Nonu are two former All Blacks now plying their trade in Europe.

NZ produces the world's finest rugby players, with many heading to Europe. But who would make up a team of Kiwi XVs?

Zara and Mike Tindall lose baby

Zara and Mike Tindall announced they were expecting last month.

Queen's granddaughter and her rugby star husband suffer miscarriage on the eve of Christmas.

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2016 Waikato Rugby timeline

Waikato players celebrate beating Wellington at Westpac Stadium.

Look back on the highs, the lows and the key moments of another exciting and eventful year of Waikato Rugby.

Former Stag to lead future Stags

New Rugby Southland academy manager David Hall.

David Hall says his new role with Rugby Southland is a great opportunity.

'I feel like I failed Losi' video

An independent review into Wellington Rugby's handling of the Losi Filipo saga has made six recommendations.

Tearful Wellington Rugby boss faces questions over handling of Losi Filipo case.

Bigger challenge welcomed by Cooper

Colin Cooper will remain with Taranaki in 2017 before he takes over at the Chiefs.

"You find out [in New Zealand] jut how good a coach you are."

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Promising rugby player dies

Maikeli Ledua, 22, died after a crash between a truck and his car.

Manawatu's Maikeli Ledua will be remembered by friends and family for his huge smile and big heart.

Sevens hit out for southern rivals

Experienced Canterbury sevens player Milford Keresoma will be a key member of the squad for January's national ...

Canterbury host South Island rivals for warm-up tournament for sevens national championships

Taylor's brother makes 7s debut

Horowhenua-Kapiti's Ross Taurima takes the ball forward, with Greg Mullany and Willie Paia'aua in support.

The successful side featured Codie Taylor's younger brother Keanu.

Try drought doesn't stop Paia'aua

Willie Paia'aua playing for the Manawatu Turbos in 2014.

The Horowhenua-Kapiti winger is up for Heartland rugby's highest individual honour.

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Bright future for Hurricanes' Iose

New Zealand Secondary Schools captain Brayden Iose has been training with the Hurricanes.

Promising Manawatu No 8 Brayden Iose goes from schoolboy to Hurricanes squad member.

Armstrong focused for Hurricanes chance

Fraser Armstrong hopes a more physical approach to his game will help him lock in a permanent Super Rugby contract.

Manawatu prop Fraser Armstrong looking to turn preseason training gig with Hurricanes into a permanent place.

Axe two Aus teams: Jones

Eddie Jones says Australia rugby must ditch the Western Force and Melbourne Rebels.

Ditch the Force and Rebels, Eddie Jones says, as Sanzaar delays Super Rugby decisions.

What is a head high tackle?

Will relatively harmless tackles of this sort suddenly become worthy of cards, under rugby's new high tackle laws next year?

Hurricanes head coach Chris Boyd points out the pitfalls in World Rugby's plans.

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