Jeff Wilson shocked by James Horwill axe
Former All Black Jeff Wilson admits that he is stunned by the decision to leave James Horwill out of Australia's Rugby World Cup squad.
Aug 21, 13:31
New Zealand coach Steve Hansen hails 'greatest ever' Richie McCaw
Steve Hansen claims that Richie McCaw is arguably the greatest player in New Zealand's history following his record-breaking Test appearance against Australia.
Aug 15, 14:04
Live Commentary: New Zealand 41-13 Australia - as it happened
Follow Sports Mole's live coverage of the Bledisloe Cup match between New Zealand and Australia at Eden Park.
Aug 15, 08:00
Steve Hansen calls for New Zealand "steel" against Australia
Steve Hansen urges his New Zealand players to show some "steel" against Australia at Eden Park.
Aug 13, 15:31
New Zealand coach Steve Hansen backs alternative Waisake Naholo treatment
New Zealand coach Steve Hansen is hopeful that winger Waisake Naholo's use of alternative medicine to heal a broken leg will get him fit for the Rugby World Cup.
Aug 13, 15:18
All Blacks join forces with Air New Zealand in new in-flight video
The New Zealand rugby team joins forces with with Air New Zealand in an amusing new safety video.
Aug 13, 12:25
Steve Hansen: 'New Zealand must be smarter against Australia'
Steve Hansen urges his New Zealand players to be "smarter" against Australia in Auckland.
Aug 12, 18:20
Steve Hansen: 'New Zealand must stay positive'
New Zealand coach Steve Hansen calls on his players to remain positive after losing their Rugby Championship decider to Australia.
Aug 8, 17:32
New Zealand winger Waisake Naholo to miss Rugby World Cup
New Zealand winger Waisake Naholo is ruled out of the Rugby World Cup due to a broken leg.
Jul 18, 12:20
Steve Hansen names new faces in All Blacks squad
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen rings the changes as he calls up five new faces for the July 8 Test against Samoa.
Jun 21, 12:32
New Zealand dealt triple injury blow
Jerome Kaino, Charles Piutau and Beauden Barrett each pick up injuries to leave New Zealand head coach Steven Hansen sweating ahead of the World Cup.
May 3, 11:35
Top five contenders for 2015 Rugby World Cup
With less than 150 days to go until the Rugby World Cup gets underway, Sports Mole looks at the five leading contenders to go all the way.
Apr 22, 11:58
Head coach Steve Hansen pens New Zealand contract extension
New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen pens a new deal with the All Blacks until 2017.
Dec 16, 11:48
New Zealand coach Steve Hansen impressed by Scotland
New Zealand coach Steve Hansen tips Scotland to impress in 2015 after they pushed his side all the way during the All Blacks' victory at Murrayfield.
Nov 16, 11:34
Team News: Dan Carter to start New Zealand's Test against Scotland
New Zealand fly-half Dan Carter will continue his recovery from injury this weekend with a place in the Kiwis' starting XV for the meeting with Scotland at Murrayfield.
Nov 13, 07:09
Greig Laidlaw: 'We can beat New Zealand'
Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw insists that his side can beat New Zealand for the first time in their history when the two sides meet at Murrayfield on Saturday.
Nov 11, 20:18
Dan Carter misses out on New Zealand squad to face England
New Zealand name their 23-man matchday squad for this weekend's match against England at Twickenham, retaining four players from the 74-6 thrashing of the United States.
Nov 6, 07:15
All Blacks win Rugby Championship with Argentina win
New Zealand beat Argentina 34-6 to secure the Rugby Championship for a third consecutive year.
Sep 28, 01:05
New Zealand issue two-match ban to Aaron Cruden for 'late-night drinking'
New Zealand suspend fly-half Aaron Cruden for two matches after he missed the team's flight to Argentina following a late night of drinking.
Sep 22, 07:39
Steve Hansen "very happy" with New Zealand win over Argentina
New Zealand coach Steve Hansen reveals that he is "very happy" with his team's bonus-point triumph over Argentina in the Rugby Championship.
Sep 6, 13:23
Coach Steve Hansen hails "special" All Blacks after Australia rout
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen calls his side's 51-20 demolition of Australia a "special performance".
Aug 23, 15:10
Cory Jane: 'England already on holidays'
England's 36-13 defeat to New Zealand was borne out of being too keen to begin their summer holidays, according to Cory Jane.
Jun 21, 15:03
Stuart Lancaster laments "poor" first-half display
England coach Stuart Lancaster berates a costly first-half performance during the heavy 36-13 defeat to New Zealand in the final Test.
Jun 21, 12:40
Steve Hansen praises "calm" New Zealand
New Zealand coach Steve Hansen praises the "calmness" of his players in their narrow victory over England.
Jun 14, 15:18
Joe Marler rubbishes questions over England's fitness
England prop Joe Marler rubbishes claims that his side purposefully slowed down their match against New Zealand on Saturday due to inferior fitness levels.
Jun 10, 22:25
Steve Hansen: 'New Zealand have a lot of work to do'
New Zealand coach Steve Hansen claims that his team has "a lot of work to do" following their victory over England.
Jun 7, 15:16
Kieran Read named IRB Player of the Year
New Zealand number eight Kieran Read is named the IRB Player of the Year for 2013.
Dec 3, 16:24
Live Commentary: England 22-30 New Zealand - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live coverage from Twickenham where England host New Zealand.
Nov 16, 13:58
Chris Robshaw wants steady build-up to New Zealand clash
Chris Robshaw says that England must not burn themselves out in training ahead of Saturday's Autumn International against world champions New Zealand.
Nov 13, 22:45
New Zealand "still hurt" by shock England upset
Steve Hansen says that New Zealand's loss to England in 2012 "still hurts" his side.
Nov 11, 06:46
New Zealand chief Steve Hansen annoyed by England hype
Steve Hansen is annoyed that New Zealand's preparation for their November tour is being dominated by talk of their clash with England.
Oct 29, 06:46
Dan Carter recalled for New Zealand's tour of Europe
Dan Carter is named in the New Zealand squad for their European tour after recovering from the shoulder injury.
Oct 20, 18:17
Steve Hansen: 'Ben Smith can play centre'
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says that Ben Smith is capable of playing at centre.
Oct 15, 22:12
Richie McCaw, Piri Weepu included in New Zealand squad
New Zealand coach Steve Hansen names Richie McCaw and Piri Weepu in his squad to face Argentina and South Africa next month.
Sep 20, 02:35
Daniel Carter facing injury layoff
Daniel Carter is facing a spell on the sidelines after picking up an injury during the All Blacks' win over the Springboks.
Sep 14, 17:43
Richie McCaw ruled out for a month
New Zealand captain Richie McCaw is sidelined for at least four weeks with ligament damage.
Sep 7, 13:38
Richie McCaw not returning to action until August
Richie McCaw will miss the entire Super Rugby season after extending his sabbatical.
Apr 13, 14:38
Steve Hansen signs new deal
New Zealand coach Steve Hansen signs a new contract with the All Blacks.
Apr 10, 12:32
Steve Hansen 'frustrated' with Richard Kahui
New Zealand coach Steve Hansen admits that he is "disappointed" with Richard Kahui's decision to move to Japan.
Feb 19, 12:55
Steve Hansen praises "tremendous" England
New Zealand coach Steve Hansen congratulates England following his side's 38-21 loss at Twickenham on Saturday.
Dec 1, 19:32
