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Four changes in France squad

Mon, 23rd Nov

France outgunned Samoa 43-5 at Stade de France.

Lomu makes rugby comeback in France.

Mon, 23rd Nov

Lomu attempted a first comeback in 2005
France downs Samoa easily

Sun, 22nd Nov

France raised expectations of its rugby clash with New Zealand next week by outgunning Samoa 43-5 at Stade de France on Saturday.
All Blacks' win not good enough for British critics

Sun, 22nd Nov

British rugby writer Stephen Jones has hurled a sharpened pen in the All Blacks' direction, describing them as one of the worst New Zealand sides in recent memory.

All Blacks eye end to try drought in France

Mon, 23rd Nov

It all starts up front, but the All Blacks' back-three are looming as their potent weapon against France as they look to finish a frustrating rugby tour with a much-needed flourish.
All Blacks keep unbeaten tour record

Sun, 22nd Nov

The All Blacks have retained the Hillary Shield with a hard-fought 19-6 win over a committed but uninspired England.
England beat the Black Ferns 10-3

Sun, 22nd Nov

Women's rugby world champions New Zealand have been beaten 10-3 by England for the first time in eight years.

Scotland beats Australia for first time in 28 years

Sun, 22nd Nov

Scotland beat Australia for the first time in 28 years on Saturday after Wallabies flyhalf Matt Giteau missed an injury-time conversion in a 9-8 defeat at Murrayfield.
All Blacks vs England preview

Sat, 21st Nov

The much-anticipated match between the All Blacks and England is now just under nine hours away.
Record-breaker Muliaina back for All Blacks

Fri, 20th Nov

All Blacks star Muliaina turns around mid-season troubles.
Record-breaker Carter seeks perfect game against Jonny

Fri, 20th Nov

As he sits one point off Andrew Mehrtens' All Blacks test rugby pointscoring record, Dan Carter still seeks the perfect game.
Time to kick into gear, demands McCaw

Thu, 19th Nov

Frustrated All Blacks rugby captain Richie McCaw has demanded his side finally nail England on Sunday (NZT) as they seek the top-drawer performance which has eluded them on tour.
Keep 14-team top division former All Blacks say

Thu, 19th Nov

The NZRU has said the current format cannot be sustained.
Henry gets his tweets straight over player gaffe

Thu, 19th Nov

The coach said the pair hadn't earned a rebuke
Brit pockets $560,000 with amazing kick

Wed, 18th Nov

Hertfordshire local Stuart Tinner was set the task of hitting the crossbar from 30m out - to win more than $560,000.
All Blacks training in London - Photogallery

Wed, 18th Nov

The All Blacks trained ahead of their test against England.
Fiji rugby team discards pre-match war chant

Wed, 18th Nov

A 70-year-old tradition ended at Murrayfield
England remind me of Mains era - Fitzpatrick

Wed, 18th Nov

The test was marred by the home fans booing their players.
Habana cleared of kicking Clerc

Wed, 18th Nov

Habana can now play for South Africa at Italy on Saturday

All Blacks pull away in second half to beat England

Sun, 22nd Nov

New Zealand scored 13 unanswered second-half points to beat an improved England side 19-6 at Twickenham on Saturday.
England test will see Carter / Wilkinson showdown

Fri, 20th Nov

Sunday's keenly awaited test between the All Blacks and England at Twickenham will pit Dan Carter against Jonny Wilkinson for the first time since the 2005 Lions tour.
All Blacks vs England line ups

Fri, 20th Nov

Teams for the one-off rugby test between New Zealand and England at Twickenham on Sunday (NZT):-
13 changes to All Black squad for England test

Thu, 19th Nov

The All Blacks squad for Sunday morning’s (New Zealand time) test against England has been named, with only two survivors from last week's match against Italy.
England makes 3 changes for All Blacks test

Thu, 19th Nov

Johnson resisted pressure to make wholesale changes
All Blacks relieved over scrum victory

Thu, 19th Nov

Dickinson was told he must improve his knowledge of the scrum
Franks, Guildford back to face England

Thu, 19th Nov

The young duo usurped Neemia Tialata and Cory Jane.
All Blacks team for Twickenham to be announced tomorrow

Wed, 18th Nov

Expect a number one line up to be named when the All Black team to play England at Twickenham is announced tomorrow
Maori TV not happy with political interference

Wed, 18th Nov

Maori Television (MTS) was disappointed with the level of political interference in its bid for free-to-air rights of the Rugby World Cup, its boss told politicians today.
Springboks beaten by Saracens

Wed, 18th Nov

A Saracens outfit including 10 South Africans handed the world champion Springboks the third straight defeat of their rugby tour by 24-23 at Wembley Stadium on Wednesday morning.
Victory for All Blacks as O’Brien slams Dickinson

Wed, 18th Nov

Italy's props appeared to dominate the All Blacks' scrum.