International

The New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) has proposed some dramatic changes to their domestic scene - including cutting some unwanted excesses - in a discussion document which recommends that the current Air New Zealand Cup competition be reduced from 14 teams to either 11 or 12.

'Old' Gopperth loaned to North Harbour

Fri, 20 Jun 2008

Jimmy Gopperth, not yet 25, is regarded as 'too old' for the Wellington Lions and will play for Northern Harbour in the Air New Zealand Cup competition this year.

Queensland crush Auckland

Wed, 18 Jun 2008

A Queensland Premier XV scored a comprehensive 42-0 win over an Auckland selection in a trial match on the Sunshine Coast on Wednesday.

Queensland XV face 'red hot' Auckland

Tue, 17 Jun 2008

Auckland has included 15-Test All Black Isaia Toeava and a number of Super 14 players in a strong squad to take on a Queensland selection in a pre-season trial match on the Sunshine Coast on Wednesday.

ANZ Cup has Black complexion

Mon, 16 Jun 2008

All Blacks assistant coach Wayne Smith has revealed that all contracted All Black players will be released to play in New Zealand's premier domestic competition, the Air New Zealand Cup.

Falcons swoop on Tongan Tu'ipulotu

Thu, 12 Jun 2008

Newcastle Falcons have signed seasoned Tongan centre Tane Tu'ipulotu on a three-year deal, as they look to improve on their lowly 11th place finish in this year's Guinness Premiership.

Otago's Highlanders go on trial

Thu, 12 Jun 2008

Otago coaches Steve Martin and Bruce Carvell have named 48 players, including all their Highlanders stars, to play in an internal trial game in Balclutha on Tuesday, June 24.

Waikato ease into pre-season training

Wed, 11 Jun 2008

Waikato coach Tony Hanks has named his first pre-season squad, a group of 36 players, who will start preparations for the Air New Zealand Cup.

Harding now a 'Mooloo man'

Mon, 26 May 2008

Openside flank Tom Harding will play for Waikato in the Air New Zealand Cup competition this year. Harding, 26, has signed a contract to be on loan from Wellington to play for Waikato.

Evans signs for Quins

Mon, 05 May 2008

Utility back Nick Evans is joining the exodus of All Blacks to Europe, after signing a contract to play with English club Harlequins - a move that could rule him out for the World Cup in New Zealand in 2011. Can New Zealand stop the exodus?

ELVs go global

Thu, 01 May 2008

The International Rugby Board (IRB) Council have announced that it had approved a global trial of Experimental Law Variations (ELVs) for a 12-month period starting on August 1. ELVs - is it a better game? LIVE COVERAGE!

Nacewa off to Ireland

Tue, 22 Apr 2008

One of Auckland and the Blues' most versatile backs, Isa Nacewa, will play his rugby in Ireland next season.

Wasps' players head to NZ

Fri, 04 Apr 2008

London Wasps players Dave Walder, Charlie Beech, Nick Porter and Tom Lindsay are heading to New Zealand in the first of a series of player exchanges between the English club and Kiwi province North Harbour, new home of former London Wasps forwards coach Craig Dowd.

Kiwi rugby under the microscope

Tue, 25 Mar 2008

The sustainability of rugby in New Zealand comes under the microscope at a two-day forum starting in Wellington Wednesday.

Tasman, Counties get 'new' venues

Thu, 28 Feb 2008

An application by the Tasman Rugby Union (TRU) to allow daytime home games at Nelson's Trafalgar Park in this year's Air New Zealand Cup has been approved by the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) Board.

McLeod to develop Waikato skills

Thu, 14 Feb 2008

The Waikato Rugby Union (WRU) has appointed former All Blacks centre Scott McLeod as the new Skills coach for the Air New Zealand (ANZ) Cup team.

Double deal for ANZ Cup

Fri, 08 Feb 2008

The Air New Zealand Cup will kick off a five-day rugby feast in July, with double headers on both Thursday and Friday nights of the opening weekend.

Double deal for ANZ Cup

Fri, 08 Feb 2008

The Air New Zealand Cup will kick off a five-day rugby feast in July, with double headers on both Thursday and Friday nights of the opening weekend.

All Black boost for ANZ Cup

Sun, 27 Jan 2008

New Zealand's premier domestic competition, the Air New Zealand Cup, was given a boost at the weekend with the news that All Black players will be available for their provinces once the Tri-Nations is over.

Macdonald takes the High(landers) road