Hansen baffled by ranking system

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says that he’s never understood World Rugby’s ranking system after the All Blacks lost their No 1 position to Wales over the weekend.

Hansen wants a ‘200% improvement’

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has demanded an improved performance, particularly from his forward pack, following their record defeat by the Australians in Perth last weekend.

Hansen swings All Blacks axe

Sevu Reece will make his second Test start for the All Blacks in one of five changes to their starting lineup to face Australia in Auckland on Saturday.

Hansen: Our discipline was poor

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen and captain Kieran Read lamented an uncharacteristically ill-disciplined performance after suffering a 47-26 defeat by Australia in Perth on Saturday.

All Blacks trim squad for Bledisloe Cup Tests

Tighthead prop Karl Tu’inukuafe is the biggest casualty as All Blacks coach Steve Hansen cut his squad from 39 to 34 for their Tests against the Wallabies.

Retallick’s World Cup hopes alive

All Blacks lock Brodie Retallick has avoided significant damage to his shoulder and should recover in time to be considered for World Cup selection.

All Blacks sweat over Retallick

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says Brodie Retallick will undergo scans after leaving the field injured in their 16-16 draw with the Springboks on Saturday.

Hansen set for Japan move

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen is reportedly set to become director of rugby at Toyota Verblitz following the World Cup in Japan.

Hansen mocks ‘Mickey Mouse’ Cheika

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has referred to Michael Cheika as ‘Mickey Mouse’ and suggested his Wallabies counterpart needs to ‘control his emotions’.

‘Hansen has made a huge mistake’

Clive Woodward says Steve Hansen should have waited until after the 2019 World Cup before announcing that will be stepping down as All Blacks coach.