Stories by Joe Porter

The former Chiefs front rower will soon be reunited with of one his most treasured possessions.

Mountain biker Anton Cooper has just endured the "most difficult" year of his career, but he's determined to get back to the top of the sport.

Former Wallabies first-five James O'Connor is loving being back in New Zealand and he believes criticism of the country's depth at first-five is "harsh".

Yoshi Comeskey is using Lawson's old car and he's hoping to go just as fast as the Formula One driver.

Springboks flanker Pieter-Steph du Toit was named World Rugby's men's player of the year, with Wallace Sititi taking out the men's breakthrough player award.

The New Zealanders have been watching a series on the Six Nations as they seek to end their year on a high.

Sititi has been outstanding for the All Blacks this year and has been nominated for a World Rugby award.

"He's your captain, you trust him. He went on instinct at the time," Scott Roberston says of Scott Barrett's decision.

The All Blacks are planning on playing the role of party poopers as France hope to celebrate the return of star halfback Antoine Dupont with a win.

Cam Roigard might have played himself into the All Blacks starting XV and he can't wait to test himself against the "best" halfback in the world.

Former captain Sam Cane's All Blacks career could be over after he suffered a deep wound to his head in last Saturday's win over Ireland.

All Blacks hooker Asafo Aumua is adamant he's ready for arguably the biggest test of his career.

New Zealand Rugby is set to introduce a non-contact version of the sport in a bid to increase player numbers.

They say steel sharpens steel and that seems to be the case for All Black loose forwards Wallace Sititi and Ardie Savea.

Jackson Garden-Bachop was never supposed to play for finalists Wellington this season.

The sport has been dropped from the event in Glasgow.

Craig Fenton is leaving the role after not seeing eye to eye with the organisation.

The All Blacks decision to take Sam Cane on the end of year tour appears to be paying off for at least one rookie.

The 'beef' has been put to bed, according to All Blacks coach Scott Robertson.

The New Zealand side are about to attempt to do what no other team has done in more than a decade.

The Black Ferns coaches are demanding the players take responsibility for some individual mistakes as the team stares down the barrel of some unwanted history.

The White Ferns have the T20 World Cup semi-finals in their sights and are treating their final two group games as must wins.

Ben O'Keeffe recently officiated his 47th test match, breaking a 16-year-old record.

Captain Laura Bayfield says the team's rookies have stepped up to keep the run alive.

The Black Ferns insist they're evolving and have the a game plan capable of winning next year's World Cup.