Braid Sets Sights On All Blacks Recall

By Chris Barclay of NZPA

Sydney, April 29 NZPA - Reassuring discussions with All Blacks coach Graham Henry influenced Daniel Braid's decision to return to Auckland and bid for selection in next year's rugby World Cup squad.

Latimer Re-Signs With NZRU

Wellington, April 29 NZPA - All Blacks and Chiefs flanker Tanerau Latimer has recommitted to New Zealand rugby until the end of 2012, the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) announced today.

Chance For Black Jersey Lures Braid Home

Wellington, April 29 NZPA - Flanker Daniel Braid is returning home to compete for an All Blacks jersey at next year's rugby World Cup.

Crusaders Urged To Follow McCaw

Wellington, April 28 NZPA - The Crusaders have been reminded they could do a lot worse than follow their leader as their Super 14 rugby title hopes go on the line this week.

Devine To Manage Auckland For National Championship

Wellington, April 27 NZPA - Former All Black, Auckland and Blues halfback Steve Devine will be Auckland's team manager for this year's national rugby championship.

Bleak Outlook For NZ Super 14 Teams

Wellington, April 25 NZPA - Oh dear, how did it come to this?

New Zealand's Super 14 rugby title hopes were dealt a series of body blows in 11th round matches this weekend, leaving the distinct possibility the country will not even be represented in the playoffs.

Crusaders In Danger As Force Savour Epic Victory

Sydney, April 24 NZPA - New Zealand's Super rugby standard bearers require a significant lift on an ominous South Africa road trip after suffering a watershed loss to the lowly Western Force in Perth.

Force Stun Crusaders With Breakthrough Victory

Sydney, April 23 NZPA - The Western Force created history with a coveted Super rugby defeat of the Crusaders in Perth tonight, a stirring 24-16 victory which threatens to undermine the seven-time champions tilt at another title.

Rebels Sign NZ Pair

By Chris Barclay of NZPA

Sydney, April 23 NZPA - As disgraced chief executive Brian Waldron exited the Melbourne Rebels, rugby's Super 15 expansion franchise welcomed their first New Zealand recruits.

NZRU Embraces New Broadcasting Deal

By Daniel Gilhooly of NZPA

Wellington, April 22 NZPA - At a time when money is too tight to mention, the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) can embrace a significant increase in revenue courtesy of its latest broadcast deal.