Monday January 29 2007
All Blacks and Crusaders five-eighth (No.12) Aaron Mauger will play in England after the World Cup this year. The 26-year-old has signed a two and a half year contract, which begins in December, with English Premiership side Leicester Tigers.
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Saturday January 13 2007
Rugby bosses from around the world have been plotting some interesting changes to the landscape, with a mini World Cup and a dramatic reduction in annual tours among the ideas put on the table as chief executives and chairmen of the various national unions and the International Rugby Board (IRB) continue their intense discussions to find ways to take rugby to the next level.
Sunday December 31 2006
It has very much been a year of black and red the world over. On the international stage the All Blacks have conquered all, often with consummate ease, and have collected awards galore for their efforts. Meanwhile England have been under dark clouds for much of the time, embarking on a record losing streak and the departure of Head Coach Andy Robinson.
Tuesday December 19 2006
Rugby New Zealand 2011 Ltd (RNZ 2011) has announced that current New Zealand Cricket CEO Martin Snedden will take on the role of CEO for the Rugby World Cup 2011 tournament company.
Thursday December 14 2006
The All Blacks as well as their captain Richie McCaw and coach Graham Henry completed notable trebles for the year when they scooped the major titles at the 2006 New Zealand Rugby Awards in Auckland on Thursday night.