All Black halfback Piri Weepu has signed with the NZRU for a further two seasons until the end of 2010.

The Wallabies haven't won on South African soil in eight years and are well aware of the tough task ahead when they take on the springboks in Durban on Sunday.

The rugby union career of Sonny Bill Williams, that could one day see him a contender for the All Blacks, is well and truly underway after ending his contract dispute with the Bulldogs.

The powerful teaming of skipper Richie McCaw and first five-eighth Daniel Carter today helped to engineer a 19-0 victory for the All Blacks over South Africa in a physical Tri-Nations rugby clash in Cape Town.

Sonny-Bill Williams let out months of frustration in his first interview since bailing on the Bulldogs to play rugby in France.

A fascinating nugget of New Zealand history was brought to light today, following demolition work being carried out at Eden Park.

It is a nervous time for provincial rugby unions. Over the next few days they will find out which two teams have been axed from the Air New Zealand cup championships.

Manawatu's future in the top flight maybe in doubt, but the pressure does not show following the province's first win against Canterbury since 1982.

A satirical squint at life in New Zealand. Written and produced by Steven Page, caricatures by Murray Webb. Here is their take on Robbie Deans crossing the Tasman to coach the Wallabies.

The weather has been causing carnage right around the county, so how has the weather affected the pitch at Eden Park?

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