Recalled Jane in line to start

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has hinted Cory Jane could start the dead-rubber Bledisloe Cup test against the Wallabies in Dunedin this Saturday, despite his limited game time.

ITM Cup semis confirmed

The dates and kickoff times for the ITM Cup Premiership and Championship semifinals have been confirmed.

New Zealand wins Gold Coast Sevens

The New Zealand Sevens team has made the ideal start to the defence of its world series title, winning the Gold Coast tournament for the first time late last night.

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Read, Whitelock re-sign with NZ Rugby

All Blacks No 8 Kieran Read and lock Sam Whitelock have re-signed with New Zealand Rugby and the Crusaders for four more years.

The return of Cory Jane is the major talking point after All Blacks coach Steve Hansen announced his squad to prepare for next Saturday’s dead-rubber Bledisloe Cup test against the Wallabies in Dunedin.

Counties add steel to side

Counties Manukau coach Tana Umaga has named a full-strength side for the Ranfurly Shield defence against Southland in Pukekohe tomorrow night.

Issue 36 is now online

In this week’s edition, we preview the ITM Cup and Heartland finals matches and give you our thoughts on the All Blacks v Australia final Bledisloe Cup Test in Dunedin.

Jane to start for Lions

Cory Jane will start at fullback when a full-strength Wellington takes on Hawke’s Bay in Napier tomorrow evening.

Kiwi whistlers awarded November tests

New Zealand referees Chris Pollock, Glen Jackson and Mike Fraser will each control two tests during next month’s international window.

2014 Super Rugby draw revealed

Next year’s Super Rugby will kick off with an all-South African round.

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Issue 36 is now online

In this week’s edition, we preview the ITM Cup and Heartland finals matches and give you our thoughts on the All Blacks v Australia final Bledisloe Cup Test in Dunedin.