Self-pity can spread like a virus in touring rugby teams and it may be up to an experienced operator such as Rieko Ioane to haul the All Blacks out of their funk. Read...

The manager acting for free agents Ryan Papenhuyzen and Zac Lomax says they will need new representation if they want to secure a deal with Rugby 360. Read...

It’s going to be a lean year for the All Blacks at World Rugby’s awards night, but a crazy try in Wellington will give them a shot at one award. Read...

Ten years on from the All Blacks great’s death, ex-England wings Tony and Rory Underwood recall the time they starred in a pizza ad with the rugby legend. Read...

Dual international Mat Rogers says R360 targets Zac Lomax and Ryan Papenhuyzen will thrive in rugby – and warned Peter V’landys’ proposed mega bans would only benefit the rival code. Read...

Samoa has claimed their World Cup ticket with a hard fought 13-13 draw against Belgium in Dubai. Read...

Opposing coaches were united in disagreeing with the 20-minute red for Josh Adams, with Japan’s Eddie Jones calling the sinbin situation “farcical”. Read...

Manu Samoa have made six changes to their lineup that beat Namibia ahead of Wednesday morning`s winner-take-all Final Qualification Tournament clash against Belgium in Dubai. Read...

Rugby Australia has backed Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt after three successive defeats against England, Italy and Ireland and says there is “no indication” that the New Zealander would leave his role before next July. Read...

Ahead of the final Test of the year against France, Rugby Australia chief executive Phil Waugh remains confident in the planned Wallabies head coach handover. Read...