I Won't Resign As World Cup Ambassador, Says Haden

Wellington, May 28 NZPA - Former All Blacks captain Andy Haden is refusing to resign as a rugby World Cup ambassador as a meeting looms with Sports Minister Murray McCully over his explosive "darky" remarks.

Crusaders Slam Haden's Racial Recruitment Claims

Wellington, May 27 NZPA - The Crusaders Super 14 rugby franchise has angrily denied claims by former All Blacks captain Andy Haden that it limits squad recruitment to three non-white players.

Deans Tips Crusaders In Soweto

By Chris Barclay of NZPA

Sydney, May 19 NZPA - You can take Robbie Deans out of Christchurch, but his belief in Canterbury rugby proves harder to budge.

Matfield Warns Against High-Risk Crusaders Approach

Wellington, May 19 NZPA - Bulls captain Victor Matfield is unconvinced the Crusaders will continue a high-tempo expansive game in the cauldron of a Super 14 rugby semifinal on Sunday morning (NZT).

Wallabies No Longer Out Of Their Depth Says Deans

By Chris Barclay of NZPA

Sydney, May 19 NZPA - Robbie Deans may be confronting a mounting injury toll but the relative success of Australia's Super rugby franchises in 2010 has eased the Wallaby coach's anxieties ahead of an ominous test programme.

Frustrating Farewell For Cooper; Other Losing Coaches Want To Stay

Wellington, May 16 NZPA - Hurricanes coach Colin Cooper departs on a dismal note but other unsuccessful New Zealand Super 14 rugby coaches are indicating a desire to stay and seek improvements next year.

Crusaders, Cooper In Familiar Territory

By Chris Barclay of NZPA

Sydney, May 15 NZPA - The Crusaders are men on a revenge mission to South Africa while an old assistant coach contemplates a less stressful existence in Taranaki after the Hurricanes again mastered their role as Super rugby's quintessential nearly men.

Blues Rue What Might Have Been

By Robert Lowe of NZPA

Auckland, May 14 NZPA - The Blues go into the final match of their season against fellow Super 14 rugby also-rans the Chiefs in Auckland tomorrow night with a strong sense of what might have been.

Green Tinge To Backline For Chiefs' Season Finale

By Robert Lowe of NZPA

Auckland, May 13 NZPA -The Chiefs' unrelenting battle with injuries has continued into the final week of their Super 14 rugby campaign and left coach Ian Foster putting out a decidedly green-looking back division.

Marshall Calls Time On Rugby Career

Wellington, May 13 NZPA - Justin Marshall, the most-capped All Blacks halfback, has confirmed his rugby retirement and will return home to launch a broadcasting career.