Savea praises Johnstone's 'courageous' decision to come out as gay
Ardie Savea said former New Zealand prop Campbell Johnstone was "pretty courageous" for deciding to publicly come out as the first gay All Black.
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Ardie Savea calls on All Blacks to follow Springboks' example on overseas player policy
All Blacks star Ardie Savea has urged New Zealand Rugby's top brass to reconsider its player eligibility rules.
Savea calls for change in All Blacks' eligibility regulations
All Blacks forward Ardie Savea has called on New Zealand's rugby authorities to consider updating the country's eligibility rules or risk being left behind as the sport continues to evolve.
Laidlaw's no name Hurricanes exceed expectations
As the dust settled after the fourth round of Super Rugby Pacific, the Wellington Hurricanes sat proudly at the top of the standings after compiling a 4-0 start to the season for only the second time in the capital club's history.
World Rugby Awards: Champions Springboks snubbed as Farrell, Savea win big
A mere day after the Springboks secured their title as back-to-back Rugby World Cup champions and clinched the Webb Ellis trophy for a record-breaking fourth time, Jacques Nienaber, Eben Etzebeth, and Manie Libbok left the World Rugby Awards on Sunday evening in Paris, France, without any accolades in hand.
Ireland’s Andy Farrell chosen as World Rugby Coach of the Year
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has been chosen as World Rugby Coach of the Year.
Ardie Savea named best rugby player of the year
PARIS: New Zealand loose forward Ardie Savea was named World Rugby Men's 15s Player of the Year on Sunday (Oct 29), despite ending up on the losing side in Saturday’s Rugby World Cup final.
New Zealand drop wing Mark Telea for Ireland clash after disciplinary breach
New Zealand wing Mark Telea has been dropped for Saturday’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final with Ireland due to an unspecified breach of team protocol.
Fourteen-try New Zealand trounce Italy at Rugby World Cup
Scrum-half Aaron Smith scored a hat-trick of tries as New Zealand laid down a statement of intent with a 96-17 blitzing of a hapless Italy at the Rugby World Cup on Friday.