The Ranfurly Shield appears to be quite safe in Canterbury’s hands & with the All Blacks set to return to the competition it really looks like it’s not going anywhere. Northland is the latest challenger then Manawatu & Southland remain.

Wellington, Sept 23 NZPA - Promising young first five-eighth Aaron Cruden will continue to play his rugby for Manawatu next year.

The Manawatu Rugby Union made the announcement today, saying it was delighted Cruden had signed for another year.

By Daniel Gilhooly of NZPA

Wellington, Sept 21 NZPA - Coach Graham Henry is already talking up the All Blacks' shot at rugby redemption against the Springboks next year.

By Daniel Gilhooly of NZPA

Wellington, Sept 21 NZPA - A defiant Joe Rokocoko has no problem singing the praises of two backline colleagues clambering for his regular berth on the All Blacks wing.

Wellington, Sept 20 NZPA - Wairarapa Bush still have it all to play for next weekend despite suffering a second Heartland Championship rugby loss of the season yesterday.

Sydney, Sept 20 NZPA - The Wallabies were labelled a "flustered, disorganised mob" as Australia's rugby media waded into them today.

By Daniel Gilhooly of NZPA

Wellington, Sept 20 NZPA - The All Blacks' season-ending rugby tour will be a chance for players "cement" their names in the World Cup selection frame, says coach Graham Henry.

By Daniel Gilhooly of NZPA

Wellington, Sept 20 NZPA - It was the final 10 minutes that turned last night's loss to the All Blacks into a rugby nightmare for Wallabies coach Robbie Deans.

By Daniel Gilhooly of NZPA

Wellington, Sept 19 NZPA - The All Blacks' domination of the Wallabies continued with a brutal 33-6 win here tonight after they produced some long-awaited rugby of authority.

By Daniel Gilhooly of NZPA

Wellington, Sept 18 NZPA - Their self belief is back but the Wallabies still have a mountain to climb to overcome recent rugby history and the cornered All Blacks here tomorrow, says coach Robbie Deans.