Wellington, Dec 4 NZPA - All Blacks captain Richie McCaw, star first five-eighth Dan Carter and Taranaki hooker Andrew Hore were today named as nominees for the rugby player of the year award.

Following the recent announcement of nominees for the Steinlager Rugby Awards, nominees for the NZRU Women's Player of the Year and the Kelvin R. Tremain Memorial Player of the Year have been released today.

By Mark Geenty of NZPA

London, Nov 21 NZPA - All Blacks Rodney So'oialo, Neemia Tialata and Jerome Kaino were the star attractions at the Black Ferns' test jersey presentations today as they eye their big rugby day at Twickenham.

Black Ferns Coach Brian Evans has named his side to take on England in the historic double header with the All Blacks at Twickenham on Saturday 21 November (local time).

Wellington, Nov 18 NZPA - The New Zealand women's rugby team warmed up for this weekend's second test against England with a 48-3 thumping of England A this morning (NZtime).

Wellington, Nov 17 NZPA - The New Zealand women's rugby team named to play England A at Esher, near London tomorrow morning (NZtime):

Wellington, Nov 13 NZPA - New Zealand coach Brian Evans has named newcomer Kelly Brazier at fullback in his side to face England in the first women's rugby test in London on Sunday morning (NZT).

Black Ferns Coach Brian Evans has named his side to take on England in the first of two Tests on Saturday 14 November at 4.00pm (local time).

Wellington, Oct 6 NZPA - Five new caps have been named in the New Zealand women's rugby squad to tour England next month.

Five new caps have been named today in the Black Ferns squad to tour England in November.