Steve Hansen
All Blacks, South Africa draw: What does it mean?
The All Blacks blew a 16-9 lead as South Africa scored in the final seconds to snatch a 16-16 draw from the jaws of defeat in Wellington at the weekend, with the hosts producing another scrappy… Audio
All Blacks’ experiment adds exciting element to big match
Richie Mo'unga will start at first-five and Beauden Barrett at fullback when the All Blacks play the Springboks on Saturday night. Coach Steve Hansen explains his decisions, while reporter Joe Porter… Video, Audio
Sports News for 25 July 2019
The All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says experience is behind one of the most notable selections for Saturday's test against South Africa in Wellington. Audio
All Blacks name five debutants in first team of the year
The All Blacks play Argentina in their first test of the year but this and other Rugby Championship games will be just a warm up to the real deal of the World Cup
The upcoming tests, starting in… Audio
Five uncapped players in All Blacks team for Argentina
RNZ rugby correspondent Joe Porter joins Lisa Owen to discuss the All Blacks team and Argentina's chances of claiming their first ever win over New Zealand. Video, Audio
Hansen praise not gone to SBW's head
Sonny Bill Williams isn't reading too much into praise from All Blacks coach Steve Hansen ahead of this year's Rugby World Cup.
NZ Rugby leaders reflect on Tew's departure
New Zealand Rugby hopes to have a replacement for long serving chief executive Steve Tew in place by the end of the World Cup.
Tew announced on Wednesday he's stepping down as chief executive at the… Audio
Extra Time for 10th May 2019
With just a few rounds remaining in the Super Rugby season, the interest is growing over selections for the All Blacks. Steve Hansen has a few areas of concern ahead of the Rugby Championship and the… Audio
Who will replace Steve Hansen as All Blacks coach?
One of New Zealand's most high profile jobs will open for applications next year, with All Blacks coach Steve Hansen announcing that he will retire after the 2019 Rugby World Cup. So who will succeed… Video, Audio
Hansen: Two reasons for decision
Steve Hansen says his decision to step down as All Blacks coach after next year's World Cup is the right decision for himself and the team he has led to new heights.
Steve Hansen to leave All Blacks in 2019
Steve Hansen says his decision to step down as All Blacks coach after next year's World Cup is the right decision for him and the right decision for the team he has led to new heights. Video, Audio
Steve Hansen confirms he will step down
The All Blacks coach says whoever replaces him will bring a new perspective. Video
All Blacks v Pumas - rugby analysis
The All Blacks claimed the Rugby Championship with a Test to spare with their 35-17 win over Argentina on Sunday. The All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says his side was far from perfect, although several… Audio
All Blacks and Nelson - a love affair
Nelson's fling with the All Blacks may be short-lived. The team played their first ever test in the city on Saturday night, beating Argentina 46-24 to make it three wins from three in the Rugby… Audio
Steve Hansen's ballsy bid to fund the All Blacks with public cash divides the media
Many in the media got behind Steve Hansen’s ballsy bid for funding from public purse for the All Blacks. But they overestimate the power of the rugby-based brand and the possible down sides. Audio
More to come from Beauden Barrett, Hansen warns
The All Blacks first-five Beauden Barrett is being praised after his stunning performance in Saturday night's second Bledisloe Cup test against Australia in Auckland. Barrett's 4 tries and 30 points… Audio
Hansen talks up Wallabies ahead of Bledisloe Cup
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen rates the 2018 Wallabies more dangerous than last year's model and isn't backing away from branding them favourites for their opening clash.
World Rugby lacking leadership: Hansen
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has launched a broadside at World Rugby following separate test series in New Zealand and Australia marred by refereeing confusion.
All Blacks v France finale: Four debutantes chosen
The All Black selectors have put their faith in youth for this weekend's series finale against France, naming four debutants for the test in Dunedin. The new faces are among six changes announced by… Audio
Three new All Blacks, only one likely to get game time
There are three newcomers to the All Blacks squad named yesterday, but it's possible that only one of them may get some game time in the three-test series against France next month. Loose forwards… Audio