New Zealand, led magnificently by playmaker Beauden Barrett, continue to lead the pack in their bid for an unprecedented third consecutive World Cup, although they were held to a drawn series by the British and Irish Lions.
In the highlight of the rugby calendar for 2017, Steve Hansen's All Blacks fought out an epic 1-1 draw with the Lions, coached by Wales'Read more
Beauden Barrett could follow New Zealand great Richie McCaw in winning World Rugby's player of the year award two years in a row after the All Blacks fly-half was shortlisted for the 2017 prize on Monday.
The fly-half, given the award in 2016, is looking to emulate flanker McCaw's feat of 2009 and 2010, after starring for the All BlacksRead more
All Blacks star fly-half Beauden Barrett's return boosts defending champions Wellington Hurricanes against the ACT Brumbies as New Zealand look to underline their dominance over Australian sides in Friday's Super Rugby quarter-final.
Four Kiwi teams are in this weekend's playoffs with the Canterbury Crusaders hosting the Otago Highlanders in an all-New Zealand quarter-final and the Brumbies qualifying as theRead more
Defending Super Rugby champions the Wellington Hurricanes trounced the Melbourne Rebels 71-6 Saturday, with returning All Blacks Beauden Barrett and Nehe Milner-Skudder playing starring roles.
Milner-Skudder scored three of the Hurricanes' 11 unanswered tries, while Barrett set up three and kicked six conversions.
It was the Hurricanes second highest score ever, bettered only by the 83 they scored against theRead more
A rare piece of rugby history could be made at Soldier Field on Saturday with New Zealand fielding two sets of brothers at once for the first time in more than half a century.
All Black fly-half Beauden Barrett could be joined by younger brother Scott while wing Julian Savea may be united with sibling Ardie when New Zealand takeRead more
All Black hopes of defending their World Cup in Japan have been handed a massive boost after in-form playmaker Beauden Barrett re-signed a deal with the New Zealand rugby federation through until the end of 2019.
Barrett, a try scorer in last year's Rugby World Cup final, also renewed links with his Hurricanes Super Rugby club and his province Taranaki.Read more
Aaron Cruden and Beauden Barrett go head-to-head in the battle to succeed Dan Carter as All Blacks fly-half in Saturday's Super Rugby clash between the Waikato Chiefs and Wellington Hurricanes.
Carter's mastery in the 10 jersey made him a three-time world player of the year and his departure from the international scene has created intense competition in New Zealand withRead more