The inclusion of Samoan international Tusi Pisi and Brad Shields may on the surface appear to be squad rotation, but for the first time this season the changes are made from a position of strength.

World Cup winning All Black Brad Thorn, who is on the verge of adding yet another rugby trophy to his collection, has warned that Ireland could trouble New Zealand during the Steinlager Series.

Just weeks after the Reds had appeared to have lost high profile back and vice-captain Will Genia, it seems that the defending champions may be on the verge of losing arguably their most important forward.

Sonny Bill Williams has been seen in Sydney again this week, but again the true purpose of his visit was quickly overlooked by an Australian media that pounces on the All Blacks every move.

All Blacks halfback Piri Weepu has been given a weight target he must reach to keep his spot in the squad.

The International Rugby Board has denied it ordered Samoa to exclude a player from its squad for the Pacific Nations Cup because of his history of controversial Twitter posts.Center Eliota Fuimaono-Sapolu was banned for six months...

The Hurricanes tomorrow have the chance to put pressure on the Crusaders and Highlanders, as well as take the wind from the sails of the Brumbies, when they play the Australian conference leaders in Wellington.Mark Hammett's team...

"Frustrated", "annoyed", "too many mistakes" but determined to trust one another despite all of the above. The Crusaders are beginning to sound like the Blues as they prepare for the match against their old rivals in Christchurch...

Wallabies back-rower Scott Higginbotham is set to defect from the Queensland Reds to the Melbourne Rebels next season as the Super Rugby newcomers continue a week which could prove a club turning point.

The NZRU has welcomed a new financial model for World Cup revenue set to boost their shares of takings.

Former Samoan rugby team captain Mahonri Schwalger has been dropped from the team, Campbell Live asks why?

Dan Carter has finally been confirmed to start at 10 and will do the goal-kicking against the Blues.

Piri Weepu can’t afford to drop the ball and after a slow start he’s just two weeks away from being picked in the All Blacks.

The victorious New Zealand Sevens’ team returned home yesterday, but while coach Gordon Tietjens and captain DJ Forbes had the content look of champions, the experienced campaigners had the knowing look that bigger assignments were still to come.

The Crusaders will play the Blues this Saturday night for the second time this season. They last played at Eden Park in the opening round of the Investec Super Rugby season and the Crusaders won by 19 points to 18. This time the Crusaders will host the Blues at the new AMI Stadium in Addington.