Stories by Jamie Wall

The country's newest representative team scored eight tries against the Sri Lankan test side.

It wasn't entirely convincing, but the defending champions are still alive in 2025.

VIDEO: The NZ Under 85kg side is in Sri Lanka, ready to play up tempo rugby and spread the grade's on and off field traditions.

Vern Cotter isn't shying away from the fact that his team may well have forgotten how to win.

If defence wins championships, the Crusaders just showed their credentials. Video

Even though very few people want to admit it, concussion and its after-effects remains one of the sport's biggest issues.

It was a Good Friday for the Crusaders, but it wasn't enough to stop the Chiefs reclaiming top spot. Video

Tonight's trans-Tasman clash and the Next Ferns programme are steps forward in a big year for the women's game.

The Blues saved their best for their cross-town rivals, while an unlikely scrap erupts in Wellington. Video

Analysis - While one point was the margin of victory, the real difference between the Blues and Hurricanes was the 134-test veteran. Video

Team lists, key stats and news for tonight's Super Rugby Pacific round eight game at Eden Park. Video

To say things haven't gone according to plan for the Blues in their title defence season is putting it mildly.

It is ironic that NZ Rugby have walked out looking pretty clean in regard to a deal they were initially criticised for, writes Jamie Wall.

Much has been made about eligibility rules lately, but this latest development shows just how strong the pull of the black jersey is.

Analysis - The team's chief executive claims that half the Fijian population tunes in every time they play.

Analysis - Even the shortened round gave us a result for the ages. Video

Jamie Wall reveals just what's going on in yet another controversy rocking the often turbulent and bizarre school rugby landscape.

Watch: This time a year ago the two rival coaches' situations were diametrically opposed to where they find themselves now.

Team lists, key stats and news for tonight's Super Rugby Pacific round six match. Video

Team lists, news and key stats for tonight's Super Rugby Pacific round six game. Video

One missed conversion against the Chiefs was all it took for the Blues to be having the same, frustrating conversation with themselves for the fourth time this season.

The Blues and Chiefs put their powers to the test in Hamilton, while the Crusaders achieve a remarkable stat in Christchurch. Video

Team lists, key stats and news for tonight's Super Rugby Pacific round five match. Video

Team lists, key stats and news for tonight's Super Rugby Pacific round five match. Video

Shaun Stevenson hinted at a potential test-switch, plus where he wants to head after his time at the Chiefs is over.