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Rugby chiefs tackle injury crisis

24.11.09
Key figures in rugby admit law changes may be needed to save players from further punishment... more

TV reviews set to be used in England Tests

24.11.09
England and South Africa will play under the new decision review system in next month's Test series, it has been confirmed... more

Gandalf’s got a bad hobbit...watching the X Factor, says McKellen

24.11.09
Sir Ian McKellen has revealed he has been at home watching the X Factor.... more

I may be broken, battered and bruised, but I still have belief

23.11.09
Stability is key in any organisation and I believe we have the right people to take the squad forward ... more

Case grows against the Martin Johnson defence

23.11.09
The autumn internationals have done little to dispel fears that the England team manager is out of his depth at the top tier of international rugby... more

Lenny Henry: 'Maybe one day we can have a black Doctor Who'

23.11.09
As he wins the outstanding newcomer prize at the Evening Standard theatre awards for his role as Othello, Lenny Henry has come a long way from black and white minstrels... more

England to feel backlash from Dan Carter's ban

20.11.09
New Zealand fly-half Dan Carter fired an ominous warning to England by declaring he is fit, fresh and ready to take out his frustration on Martin Johnson's men at Twickenham... more

Lewis Moody admits to being fired up by criticism

20.11.09
Lewis Moody has revealed that England have developed a siege mentality after being heavily criticised for their displays this month... more

Cornwall: a royal retreat

20.11.09
When Prince Charles is in need of a break, he disappears to Cornwall. How wise - there are secret subtropical gardens, Norman castles and fine art to discover.... more

Martin Johnson is flexing his muscles in search of a shock win

20.11.09
Under-fire England team manager puts all his faith in power as he looks to see off the mighty All Blacks... more

Simon Shaw ready to revive his Lions heroics for stumbling England

19.11.09
Simon Shaw is promising to live up to his billing as Lions hero when ailing England face New Zealand... more

Richie McCaw says he is wary of Mad Dog and wounded Englishmen

19.11.09
New Zealand captain Richie McCaw believes the mounting criticism England are facing will provoke a fierce reaction from them at Twickenham... more

Snub for Monty Panesar as James Tredwell is called up for injured Graeme Swann

19.11.09
James Tredwell has been called into the England squad for the first one-day international in South Africa after Graeme Swann was ruled out for the first two matches of the series... more

Ayoola Erinle’s number comes up after Countdown star makes selection

18.11.09
After years of struggle, the multi-talented Biarritz centre finally gets the chance to show his pace and power... more

Saracens fan wins £250,000 with one kick

18.11.09
Saracens defeated world champions South Africa 24-23 and handed over a cheque to one of their fans for £250,000 during an extraordinary night at Wembley Stadium... more

New Zealand still believe Jonny Wilkinson can reboot England’s fortunes

18.11.09
Rodney So’oialo admits the All Blacks are still living in fear of Jonny Wilkinson, even though England appear to be in disarray following the first two autumn internationals... more

Shane Williams bids to end Welsh losing streak

06.11.09
Shane Williams insists Wales can defeat New Zealand in Cardiff to end a losing run against the All Blacks that stretches back 56 years and 20 matches... more

Redmond gets the call after Ryder blow

28.09.09
Aaron Redmond, who has yet to play a one-day international, has been called up by New Zealand for the Champions Trophy in place of the injured Jesse Ryder... more

Quake makes Antipodes closer

22.07.09
New Zealand and Australia have moved a little closer after a big earthquake, scientists say.... more

Park keeper killed by white tiger

27.05.09
An animal keeper was mauled to death by a rare white tiger at a wildlife park in New Zealand while visitors watched in horror, police said... more

Super 14 event safe for another season

15.05.09
Rugby union: The future of the rugby competition between franchises from South Africa, New Zealand and Australia is safe after the three parties agreed to a revamped Super 14 tournament... more

Battered Babcock close to collapse

13.03.09
Debt-laden Australian investment bank Babcock & Brown is on the verge of collapse after shareholders in New Zealand rejected a financial restructuring plan... more

Harbhajan reigns against the Kiwis

03.03.09
Cricket: Harbhajan Singh took three wickets from four balls as India claimed a 53run win on the Duckworth-Lewis method against New Zealand in Napier... more

New Zealand take the spoils on home turf

13.01.09
Jesse Ryder and Brendon McCullum set New Zealand on their way to a nine-run victory via the Duckworth-Lewis method in the final one-day international against the West Indies in Napier... more

Kiwis promote Guptill as How fails to wow

08.01.09
Uncapped batsman Martin Guptill has been called up by New Zealand for the final two one-day internationals against West Indies... more

Windies and Kiwis agree to share spoils

23.12.08
The second test between New Zealand and West Indies in Napier ended in a draw after the hosts gave up the run chase with an hour of play remaining... more

Evans denies he is blocking the progress of England's potential stars

04.12.08
Nick Evans, the All Blacks outside-half who will spearhead Harlequins in their quest for Heineken Cup success, hit back at claims he was blocking English talent from gaining vital big-match experience... more

Aussies unchanged for final with Kiwis

19.11.08
Australia have named an unchanged team for the rugby league World Cup Final against New Zealand in Brisbane... more

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