Gear not ruling out Olympics

Hosea Gear hasn’t ruled out playing for the New Zealand Sevens team at the Rio de Janerio Olympics in four years’ time.

Matfield considering Boks return?

Victor Matfield says he could cut short his retirement – but only if Heyneke Meyer is given the Springboks job tomorrow.

Hosea Gear has been combining his Super Rugby training regime with gruelling conditioning sessions for the past couple of months in a bid to regain his All Blacks jersey, says New Zealand Sevens coach Gordon Tietjens.

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Crusaders seek game during break

The Crusaders are hoping on play a game against another New Zealand franchise when Super Rugby breaks during June.

Crockett learning tighthead arts

Wyatt Crockett has broadened his scrummaging horizons by learning the art of tighthead propping in an attempt to earn an All Blacks recall.

Sevens gig for Gear

Hosea Gear may play for the New Zealand Sevens team at next month’s Wellington Sevens.

Mortlock, Smith recognised in Australia Day honours

Former Wallabies Stirling Mortlock and George Smith have been appointed Members of the Order of Australia.

SARU confirms Meyer talks

The South African Rugby Union has confirmed it has asked Heyneke Meyer to take over from Peter de Villiers as Springbok coach.

Beale in doubt

New Melbourne Rebels recruit Kurtley Beale is in danger of missing the side’s Super Rugby pre-season games.

Coetzee denies approach from Meyer

Stormers coach Allister Coetzee has denied reports he was been approached by Heyneke Meyer to form part of a new-look Springbok coaching team.

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Year in Review

on sale October 27

Rugby News’ 2011 Year in Review special edition is out now.
Inside this bumper 60-page edition you’ll find everything you need to know about the recently-completed season, including a special in-depth look at New Zealand’s success on and off the field at the World Cup.
We unveil our Men of Rugby, take a look at the heroes and villains of the World Cup and hand out the Rugby News awards for the good and the not so good this season. Plus there is a special tribute to departing All Blacks coach Graham Henry and comprehensive reports on all of the domestic and international competitions that took place in 2011.
Get your copy of the Rugby News Year in Review today. Look for Richie McCaw and the All Blacks on the cover.