The Crusaders are hoping on play a game against another New Zealand franchise when Super Rugby breaks during June.
Wyatt Crockett has broadened his scrummaging horizons by learning the art of tighthead propping in an attempt to earn an All Blacks recall.
Hosea Gear may play for the New Zealand Sevens team at next month’s Wellington Sevens.
Former Wallabies Stirling Mortlock and George Smith have been appointed Members of the Order of Australia.
The South African Rugby Union has confirmed it has asked Heyneke Meyer to take over from Peter de Villiers as Springbok coach.
New Melbourne Rebels recruit Kurtley Beale is in danger of missing the side’s Super Rugby pre-season games.
Stormers coach Allister Coetzee has denied reports he was been approached by Heyneke Meyer to form part of a new-look Springbok coaching team.
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.
Rugby News looks back on some of the biggest stories during its February-November publication cycle in 2011.
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