Stories by Joe Porter

Warwick Lahmert can't stay away from rugby.

But the team aren't dwelling on a referee's blunder in their defeat to the Springboks as they prepare for a must win clash.

All Blacks wing Caleb Clarke believes Leon MacDonald is a "great coach" and hopes they get to work together in the future.

41,000 photos from the Fairfax Archives rugby collection will be auctioned online with no reserve and a starting price of $1.

Assistant coach Scott Hansen says he's comfortable taking on more responsibility following Leon MacDonald's shock exit.

The All Blacks insist the sudden departure of Leon MacDonald hasn't been a disruption as they prepare face the Springboks.

The Springboks have won nine of the 15 games they've played against New Zealand at the stadium,

The All Blacks know they need to make a statement at Eden Park next Saturday.

The All Blacks are favourites to beat Argentina but they have plenty of reasons not to be complacent.

The team failed to reach the Super Rugby playoffs for the first time since 2015 this year.

Will Jordan is back in the All Blacks for the Rugby Championship, but will he be in the number 15 jersey?

Moana Pasifika believe signing All Blacks vice-captain Ardie Savea will be a "game changer".

Sevu Reece nearly quit NZ rugby but chose to stay and he's not regretting his decision.

The All Blacks have selected Beauden Barrett 123 times for previous test matches but the World Cup winner has been benched for Saturday's clash with England. Audio

The All Blacks have paid tribute to Black Ferns star Portia Woodman-Wickliffe, who will retire from rugby after the Paris Olympics.

There have been plenty of new things for players to learn under new All Blacks coach Scott Robertson, but he appears willing to be patient.

Hundreds of kids were on hand to witness the All Blacks' season launch in Upper Hutt and chase their favourite players for autographs. Audio

The latest financial result is better than last year's, when NZR posted a loss of $47 million.

The worst kept secret in NZ rugby has been confirmed with Scott Barrett the new All Blacks captain. Audio

It's been 21 years since the Blues last won a full Super Rugby title and coach Vern Cotter believes it's time to get the monkey off the back.

It's down to the final four, and hosts the Hurricanes and Blues are favoured to win both semi-finals and set up an all-New Zealand title decider.

TJ Perenara could return to the All Blacks, and he reckons some young teammates will debut next month.

In theory, the Hurricanes should breeze past the Rebels this weekend.

Threats from the Players' Association to split from New Zealand Rugby will not faze the Provincial Unions.

The Black Ferns have demoted some stars in the wake of last week's historic defeat to Canada but they insist they're on track to defend their World Cup title.