Rugby World Cup 2021 aims to set match attendance record as match schedule is confirmed • New Zealand 2021 aiming to set a new match attendance record • Reigning world champions New Zealand to play Australia at Eden Park on opening match day • Fiji to make Rugby World Cup debut against England • USA set to face

• Black Ferns Sevens named adidas New Zealand Team of the Year for third consecutive year • Sir Bryan Williams honoured with prestigious Steinlager Salver All Blacks Captain Sam Cane has received the top honour at the 2020 ASB Rugby Awards tonight, claiming the Kelvin R Tremain Memorial award for overall Player

The All Blacks will play France, Italy and two yet-to-be-determined qualifiers in Pool Play at Rugby World Cup 2023 in France. The draw was held in Paris overnight, with New Zealand drawn alongside hosts France, Italy, Americas 1 and Africa 1 in Pool A. The All Blacks have played France seven

Tasman made light of Auckland's reputation as the best defensive team to produce its own watertight display to successfully reclaim the Mitre 10 Premiership with a 13-12 final success, at Eden Park on Saturday. It was Tasman who ruled the defensive roost by stepping up their own intensity  to restrict Auckland's