New Zealand

Lions may face All Blacks in Super Rugby games ahead of Test series next summer

The British and Irish Lions have been warned their Super Rugby opponents on next summer's tour to New Zealand will be allowed to select their All Blacks.

EY Sign Up With Lions

EY, the global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services has announced its sponsorship and support of The British & Irish Lions 2017 tour of New Zealand. EY will bring its deep experience...

VOTE: Who should coach Lions?

With the British and Irish Lions set to announce their coach for the New Zealand tour, who do you think is the right man for the job?

Gatland set to step into the Lions' den again

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Warren Gatland will face arguably the toughest challenge of his career should he be appointed coach for the 2017 British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand.

Tietjens: Hard taskmaster who discovered Lomu

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: For 22 years, Gordon Tietjens ruled New Zealand Sevens rugby with an iron fist, bringing unprecedented success and introducing stars such as Jonah Lomu and Christian Cullen to the world.

NZ sevens guru Tietjens retires after Rio

Legendary New Zealand sevens coach Gordon Tietjens announced his retirement on Tuesday, just weeks after his side's failure at the Rio Olympics.

New Zealand rugby stunned by reports claiming they 'self-bugged' their own team room

New Zealand rugby chiefs are surprised at claims which have emerged alleging that the All Blacks may have bugged their own team room ahead of the Bledisloe Cup victory over Australia last month.

Sir Gordon Tietjens steps down as Sevens coach

New Zealand 7s legendary coach Sir Gordon Tietjens decides the time is right to retire from position

The ever present legend, the man that came before all others in the World Series game of thrones, Sir Gordon Tietjens is walking away. The All Blacks 7s display in Rio proved to be the last act of what...

Sir Gordon Tietjens steps down as 7s coach

Legendary sevens coach Sir Gordon Tietjens has decided not to seek a new contract after 22 years at the helm of the All Black Sevens team.   “Titch has guided the All Blacks Sevens team...