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Beauden Barrett is All Blacks’ ‘saving grace’ amidst the Damian McKenzie conundrum claims Sir John Kirwan

All Blacks legends debate who the fly-half will be for the July series with England.

Quiz: Can you name the top 15 try scorers in international rugby history?

Have a crack at naming all 15.

Sonny Bill Williams pays tribute to ‘humble, caring and fierce’ Sam Whitelock

Sonny Bill Williams was effusive with his praise for Sam Whitelock, who announced his retirement on Tuesday.

Quiz: Can you name the 25 most capped international rugby players of all-time?

Can you name them all?

Quiz: Can you name the All Blacks squad from Sam Whitelock’s Test debut?

This is certainly a tricky one, challenge your Sam Whitelock knowledge and challenge your friends!

All Blacks lose World Cup sensation to cruel season-ending injury

A crushing blow to the rising All Blacks star.

Sam Whitelock: 42 stats and facts from the All Blacks legend’s career

The numbers behind Sam Whitelock's incredible career.

Sam Whitelock: Most capped All Black of all-time and his trophy ladened 17-year career

Sam Whitelock has announced that he will be retiring at the end of the 2023/24 season.

Loose Pass: Referees finally begin the ‘war’ on timewasting after an ironic retirement

Loose Pass is here to delve into the major talking points in the sport.

‘Immortal’ All Blacks great Sam Whitelock makes shock retirement call after rejecting Scott Robertson’s opportunity

One of the game's all-time greats, Sam Whitelock, will be hanging up his boots at the end of the season.

Joe Schmidt lands major coup as All Blacks legend revered by Sir Graham Henry and Richie McCaw joins Wallabies

New Wallabies boss Joe Schmidt has brought in one of the All Blacks’ best ever coaches.

‘S*** what they did’ – New Wallabies coach slams New Zealand Rugby over Ian Foster treatment

Ian Foster was replaced as All Blacks head coach by Scott Robertson following the Rugby World Cup.

‘I worry about our game’ – All Blacks legend concerned rugby is losing what makes it ‘unique’

Moana Pasifika head coach Tana Umaga expressed concerns about low crowd attendances in Super Rugby Pacific.

Who’s hot and who’s not: Statement wins and Louis Rees-Zammit delight while more controversy hits the Premiership

Check who's hot and not following the week's on and off-field action.

All Blacks legends ‘devastated’ for ‘New Zealand’s Antoine Dupont’ after horror injury

The All Blacks look set to be without Aaron Smith’s heir apparent for most of the 2024 Test season.

Quade Cooper calls for tackle to be banned after ‘crazy injuries’ to Wallabies and All Blacks players

A specific type of tackle is under the microscope following injuries to Cam Roigard and Lachlan Lonergan.

Ardie Savea urges New Zealand Rugby to ‘evolve’ overseas policy, highlighting Springboks’ success

All Blacks star Ardie Savea has weighed into the overseas policy debate.

All Blacks star stretchered off and taken to hospital after ‘serious injury’ in Hurricanes win

There is concern for All Blacks scrum-half Cam Roigard after he was taken to hospital with a suspected patella injury picked up in a Hurricanes game.

Chiefs pay price for Damian McKenzie decision as front-row’s wonder try inspires Crusaders

The Chiefs paid the price for resting star fly-half Damian McKenzie when they lost to the Crusaders in Christchurch on Friday.

All Blacks and France in tug-of-war for teenage sensation as Hurricanes starlet ‘wanted’ by five Top 14 giants

A transfer saga is hotting up as clubs in France battle to bring in a much sough-after New Zealand-based talent.

Ardie Savea settles world number one debate and reveals ‘sting’ attached to Springboks 2024 double-header

Ardie Savea has weighed into the world number one debate and also discussed the All Blacks' rivalry with the Springboks.

Ardie Savea addresses All Blacks captaincy and selection as Scott Robertson era begins

World Rugby Player of the Year Ardie Savea has been discussing his All Blacks prospects in 2024, as well as his time in Japan.

Ranking the worst starts to a Super Rugby season by a New Zealand side: How do the 2024 Crusaders compare?

The worst run of defeats to start a Super Rugby season by New Zealand teams since the competition launched in 1996.

All Blacks legend urges Scott Robertson to pick Damian McKenzie and create ‘new way’ of playing

Damian McKenzie is the favourite to be the All Blacks’ fly-half in 2024.

Quiz: Can you name the Springboks matchday 23 from the Rugby World Cup Final versus the All Blacks?

Can you name the Springboks matchday 23 from the 2023 Rugby World Cup Final?

Sir John Kirwan reveals the uncapped duo that have entered the ‘All Blacks discussion’ after stunning Super Rugby starts

Two uncapped players could be making a big impact for the All Blacks in 2024.

All Blacks forward Whitelock pens contract extension with Top 14 club

A potential blow for Scott Robertson's plans.

Beleaguered Crusaders suffer ultimate embarrassment as Chiefs rest Damian McKenzie for huge derby

The Chiefs have made the surprise call to rest Damian McKenzie this weekend.

Inaugural U20 Rugby Championship fixtures confirmed as Southern sides get ‘crucial prep’ for World Championship

SANZAAR have confirmed the fixtures with the U20 Rugby Championship that begin on May 2 with all the games to be played in Australia.

Hurricanes’ big guns return as All Blacks star set to hit milestone

All Blacks front-row Tyrel Lomax will play his 100th Super Rugby match when the Hurricanes take on the Highlanders in Dunedin on Saturday.