They'd spoken about it happening for a while and the All Blacks finally clicked in to gear with a clinical display as they racked up seven tries on the way to a 54-15 victory over Argentina in La Plata today.
Bay of Plenty picked up a much-needed 31-19 bonus-point win over Northland in Mt Maunganui today as the Steamers look to avoid relegation from the Premiership.
New men's Black Sticks coach Colin Batch knows who to turn to as he bids to improve on the side's disappointing performance at the London Olympics.
Sunday marks a year to the day since the consortium of Wellington businessmen known as Welnix took control of the Wellington Phoenix from former property tycoon Terry Serepisos. APNZ's Daniel Richardson takes a look at the impact they have had during their first year in charge.
About 4.30pm on Sunday afternoon the Wellington Phoenix will have a good idea of where their pre-season campaign has left them ahead of this year's A-League season.
Wellington sevens' general manager Steve Walters says it's 'unlikely' the event will be forced to go alcohol-free in the future.
When your younger brother is known for signing million-dollar Twenty20 contracts and being the face of the Black Caps' top-order it's easy to stay out of the limelight.
Having been soundly beaten in their first warm-up match against Australia at the weekend, New Zealand will search for some momentum against South Africa this afternoon in their final hit-out before the Twenty20 World Cup in Sri Lanka.
Southland finally registered their first win of the ITM Cup when they beat Hawkes Bay 35-7 in Invercargill today, in halfback Jimmy Cowan's 100th game for the province.
Halfback Papa Wharewera scored a late try to help Manawatu pick up an historic 23-20 victory over Harbour in Albany tonight.
As New Zealand gear up for their final official Twenty20 fixture before next week's World Cup in Sri Lanka, Kyle Mills believes some of the wickets at the tournament will have a Kiwi element to them.
Conrad Smith never seems to have a bad game and he will no doubt feature heavily in South Africa's scouting report ahead of this weekend's Rugby Championship match against the All Blacks in Dunedin.
Refinement will be on the agenda for the All Blacks in Wellington this week.
Liam Messam appears to have a firm grip on the All Black No 6 jersey and coach Steve Hansen believes the Waikato loose forward is now setting the standard in the position.
Dan Carter's ageing body is causing concern for All Blacks coach Steve Hansen, who referred to him today as a "red-flag athlete".
Aaron Cruden will get another opportunity to start at first-five for the All Blacks in Dunedin next weekend after coach Steven Hansen confirmed today that Dan Carter won't play against South Africa due to his calf injury.
Argentina know that nothing less than a perfect performance will be good enough to defeat the All Blacks in Wellington tomorrow night.
With some size and strength added to his lean frame, Adam Milne seems ready for his return to international cricket.
In dropping Sam Whitelock, All Black coach Steve Hansen has plumped for an extremely inexperienced locking duo to play Argentina in Wellington and it's one that is both risky but also exciting.
All Black coach Steve Hansen says his selection of Julian Savea on the left wing against Argentina in Wellington on Saturday night has been made with an eye to the future.
