New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen concedes his squad have progressed better than expected this year after losing a number of crucial players. With over 350 Test caps between them, that trio in ...

A match-winning performance by Ben Smith prompted lavish praise from Steve Hansen after New Zealand edged England 28-27 on Saturday. The Highlanders full-back was excellent on the counter-attack in ...

Ahead of New Zealand facing Australia in the Rugby Championship, Steven Hansen has clarified remarks made about Michael Cheika. Following England's 3-0 whitewash of the Wallabies Down Under last month ...

All Blacks first-five Aaron Cruden remains on the outer, left out of Steve Hansen's 23-man squad for the Bledisloe Cup Test in Brisbane. With Dan Carter still unavailable it was widely assumed Cruden ...

Despite leading the Rugby World Cup holders into the 2015 showpiece, All Blacks coach Steve Hansen said hosts England are under pressure. England and co-hosts Wales are in Pool A, alongside the likes ...

New Zealand coach Steve Hansen claimed on Thursday Australia may have picked Kurtley Beale to keep the NSW fly-half away from rugby league. Beale has been linked with a move to the NRL over the past ...

New Zealand coach Steve Hansen praised his side after they claimed a bonus-point 29-8 win over Argentina in Napier. In difficult wet conditions, the All Blacks set-piece stood up against the ...

New Zealand coach Steve Hansen has re-signed with the All Blacks until 2017, as they prepare to embark on a World Cup year. The Rugby World Cup champions will be led to their defence in England/Wales ...

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has signed a new contract through to the next Rugby World Cup, New Zealand Rugby (NZR) announced on Monday. After succeeding Graham Henry in 2012, Hansen guided the All ...

Ahead of New Zealand facing Australia in the Rugby Championship, Steven Hansen has clarified remarks made about Michael Cheika. ___5253540___https:_____static.pulse ...