All Blacks increase rankings lead

After round two of the Rugby Championship, the only movement in the IRB rankings comes from the Australasian sides.

SBW handed eligibility exemption

The NZRU has relaxed its rules to clear the way for Sonny Bill Williams to slot straight back in for the All Blacks when he returns to rugby union later this year.

All Blacks suffer centre setback

All Blacks centre Ryan Crotty has been ruled out for four weeks with a fractured jaw bone.

All Blacks well clear despite draw

Saturday's Rugby Championship matches had little impact on the IRB world rankings.

French could cast Kockott aside

Serge Blanco, vice-president of the French Rugby Federation, has spoken out against the selection of Rory Kockott for the French national team.

Pumas wing to miss Bok clashes

Argentina wing Juan Imhoff will miss both Rugby Championship matches against the Springboks due to injury.

Speight ruled out for a month

Fijian-born Brumbies wing Henry Speight will miss the start of the Rugby Championship with a hamstring injury.

McCaw reveals injury agony

Richie McCaw says playing with a fractured rib against England last month was more painful than with a broken foot bone in the 2011 World Cup.

Speight gets Wallabies call-up

Fijian-born wing Henry Speight has been included in the Wallabies squad for the Rugby Championship.

SBW could be back in black

Sonny Bill Williams needs to play just one NPC match to be able to be available for the All Blacks end-of-year tour.