Andy Lee-trained Sonny Bill Williams wins Sydney bout Former All Black Sonny Bill Williams moved his professional boxing record to 9-0 with a first-round knockout of ex-AFL star Barry Hall in the early hours of Wednesday morning. Boxing • 23 Mar 22
Andy Lee-trained Sonny Bill Williams wins Sydney bout Former All Black Sonny Bill Williams moved his professional boxing record to 9-0 with a first-round knockout of ex-AFL star Barry Hall in the early hours of Wednesday morning. Boxing • 23 Mar 22
Williams opens up about drugs, alcohol and womanising Sonny Bill Williams has lifted the lid on a life of drugs, alcohol and womanising in a searingly honest autobiography he describes as "therapeutic". Rugby • 14 Oct 21
Williams opens up about drugs, alcohol and womanising Sonny Bill Williams has lifted the lid on a life of drugs, alcohol and womanising in a searingly honest autobiography he describes as "therapeutic". Rugby • 14 Oct 21
Sonny Bill Williams brings curtain down on career Dual-code international Sonny Bill Williams, who Rugby World Cups with New Zealand in 2011 and 2015, has announced his retirement. Rugby • 11 Mar 21
Sonny Bill Williams brings curtain down on career Dual-code international Sonny Bill Williams, who Rugby World Cups with New Zealand in 2011 and 2015, has announced his retirement. Rugby • 11 Mar 21
Irish making most of Mitre 10 mission in New Zealand Three Irish rugby players are making waves in New Zealand after finding opportunities limited here, writes Maurice Brosnan. Rugby • 11 Oct 20
Irish making most of Mitre 10 mission in New Zealand Three Irish rugby players are making waves in New Zealand after finding opportunities limited here, writes Maurice Brosnan. Rugby • 11 Oct 20
Williams to undergo knee surgery but won't miss a game Sonny Bill Williams is set to undergo knee surgery without missing a Super League match. Rugby • 16 Mar 20
Williams to undergo knee surgery but won't miss a game Sonny Bill Williams is set to undergo knee surgery without missing a Super League match. Rugby • 16 Mar 20
Sonny Bill Williams permitted to cover up sponsors logo Former All Black Sonny Bill Williams will be allowed to cover up the sponsors logo of the Super League due to his opposition to betting Rugby • 24 Jan 20
Sonny Bill Williams permitted to cover up sponsors logo Former All Black Sonny Bill Williams will be allowed to cover up the sponsors logo of the Super League due to his opposition to betting Rugby • 24 Jan 20
Williams ready for new adventure with Toronto Wolfpack Former New Zealand centre Sonny Bill Williams is prepared to take on the responsibility of being the focal point of rugby league's bid to conquer North America as he prepares for his first season with Toronto Wolfpack. Rugby • 22 Jan 20
Williams ready for new adventure with Toronto Wolfpack Former New Zealand centre Sonny Bill Williams is prepared to take on the responsibility of being the focal point of rugby league's bid to conquer North America as he prepares for his first season with Toronto Wolfpack. Rugby • 22 Jan 20
Williams joins Super League outfit Toronto Wolfpack New Zealand centre and twice World Cup winner Sonny Bill Williams has agreed to join the Toronto Wolfpack rugby league team ahead of their debut in England's top-tier Super League next year. Rugby • 07 Nov 19
Williams joins Super League outfit Toronto Wolfpack New Zealand centre and twice World Cup winner Sonny Bill Williams has agreed to join the Toronto Wolfpack rugby league team ahead of their debut in England's top-tier Super League next year. Rugby • 07 Nov 19
All Blacks coach plays down Sonny Bill injury talk New Zealand assistant coach Ian Foster has criticised "mischievous" rumours suggesting Sonny Bill Williams' World Cup could have been over before it had started. Rugby • 15 Sep 19
All Blacks coach plays down Sonny Bill injury talk New Zealand assistant coach Ian Foster has criticised "mischievous" rumours suggesting Sonny Bill Williams' World Cup could have been over before it had started. Rugby • 15 Sep 19
Franks misses out as New Zealand name World Cup squad A recent drop in form has seen Northampton Saints prop Owen Franks miss out on selection as New Zealand named the squad tasked to win an unprecedented third straight Rugby World Cup. Rugby • 28 Aug 19
Franks misses out as New Zealand name World Cup squad A recent drop in form has seen Northampton Saints prop Owen Franks miss out on selection as New Zealand named the squad tasked to win an unprecedented third straight Rugby World Cup. Rugby • 28 Aug 19
Williams out of Ireland Test with shoulder injury New Zealand centre Sonny Bill Williams is out of Saturday's Test against Ireland in Dublin after suffering a shoulder injury in the defeat of England at the weekend. Rugby • 12 Nov 18
Williams out of Ireland Test with shoulder injury New Zealand centre Sonny Bill Williams is out of Saturday's Test against Ireland in Dublin after suffering a shoulder injury in the defeat of England at the weekend. Rugby • 12 Nov 18
All Blacks escape with England win ahead of Ireland The home side shot in to a big early lead, but the All Blacks were able to hunt them slowly down. Rugby • 10 Nov 18
All Blacks escape with England win ahead of Ireland The home side shot in to a big early lead, but the All Blacks were able to hunt them slowly down. Rugby • 10 Nov 18
All Blacks keep patience with Sonny Bill Williams Ian Foster believes New Zealand are happy to stay patient with Sonny Bill Williams despite having a midfield quartet "jumping out of their skin". Rugby • 07 Nov 18
All Blacks keep patience with Sonny Bill Williams Ian Foster believes New Zealand are happy to stay patient with Sonny Bill Williams despite having a midfield quartet "jumping out of their skin". Rugby • 07 Nov 18
50-cap Sonny Bill feels blessed ahead of Aussie clash New Zealand centre Sonny Bill Williams says he feels "blessed" to be winning his 50th cap for the All Blacks against Australia in the third Bledisloe Cup test in Yokohama on Saturday. Rugby • 25 Oct 18
50-cap Sonny Bill feels blessed ahead of Aussie clash New Zealand centre Sonny Bill Williams says he feels "blessed" to be winning his 50th cap for the All Blacks against Australia in the third Bledisloe Cup test in Yokohama on Saturday. Rugby • 25 Oct 18
Five-try New Zealand put France to the sword France were given a reminder of how far they still are from a maiden World Cup title when they were humbled 38-18 in Paris by New Zealand in the first test of their autumn series. Rugby • 11 Nov 17
Five-try New Zealand put France to the sword France were given a reminder of how far they still are from a maiden World Cup title when they were humbled 38-18 in Paris by New Zealand in the first test of their autumn series. Rugby • 11 Nov 17
Australia beat All Blacks after seven straight defeats Australia produced a performance of huge character to beat New Zealand 23-18 and secure their first victory over the world champions in eight tests after a thunderous scrap of a third Bledisloe Cup clash at Lang Park on Saturday. Rugby • 21 Oct 17
Australia beat All Blacks after seven straight defeats Australia produced a performance of huge character to beat New Zealand 23-18 and secure their first victory over the world champions in eight tests after a thunderous scrap of a third Bledisloe Cup clash at Lang Park on Saturday. Rugby • 21 Oct 17
All Blacks cleared of 'deliberate failure' with HIA Southern hemisphere rugby's governing body has said New Zealand's Sonny Bill Williams should have been removed from last week's game against Australia after suffering a head knock but cleared medical officials of "deliberate failure" after they missed the incident. Rugby • 24 Aug 17
All Blacks cleared of 'deliberate failure' with HIA Southern hemisphere rugby's governing body has said New Zealand's Sonny Bill Williams should have been removed from last week's game against Australia after suffering a head knock but cleared medical officials of "deliberate failure" after they missed the incident. Rugby • 24 Aug 17
Sonny Bill Williams recalled for Wallabies test Damian McKenzie was awarded a start at full-back and centre Sonny Bill Williams recalled after serving a four-match suspension as Steve Hansen named the All Blacks team for the Rugby Championship opener against Australia. Rugby • 17 Aug 17
Sonny Bill Williams recalled for Wallabies test Damian McKenzie was awarded a start at full-back and centre Sonny Bill Williams recalled after serving a four-match suspension as Steve Hansen named the All Blacks team for the Rugby Championship opener against Australia. Rugby • 17 Aug 17
Common sense prevailed over Williams ban - All Blacks The decision allowing Sonny Bill Williams to play the Rugby Championship opener against Australia showed that common sense had prevailed, according to All Blacks assistant coach Ian Foster. Rugby • 04 Aug 17
Common sense prevailed over Williams ban - All Blacks The decision allowing Sonny Bill Williams to play the Rugby Championship opener against Australia showed that common sense had prevailed, according to All Blacks assistant coach Ian Foster. Rugby • 04 Aug 17
New Zealand appeal Sonny Bill Williams ban New Zealand have appealed against how Sonny Bill Williams' suspension is applied following his dismissal against the British and Irish Lions. Rugby • 28 Jul 17
New Zealand appeal Sonny Bill Williams ban New Zealand have appealed against how Sonny Bill Williams' suspension is applied following his dismissal against the British and Irish Lions. Rugby • 28 Jul 17
Lions bosses not concerned by midweek break British and Irish Lions bosses insist they have not gambled by handing their players two days off in Queenstown ahead of Saturday's Test series decider with New Zealand. Rugby • 04 Jul 17
Lions bosses not concerned by midweek break British and Irish Lions bosses insist they have not gambled by handing their players two days off in Queenstown ahead of Saturday's Test series decider with New Zealand. Rugby • 04 Jul 17
O'Brien cleared for Lions decider as citing dismissed Sean O'Brien is free to play in the British and Irish Lions' Test series decider with New Zealand after being cleared of dangerous play following a citing from the tourists' Wellington victory on Saturday. Lions • 02 Jul 17
O'Brien cleared for Lions decider as citing dismissed Sean O'Brien is free to play in the British and Irish Lions' Test series decider with New Zealand after being cleared of dangerous play following a citing from the tourists' Wellington victory on Saturday. Lions • 02 Jul 17
Sexton & Farrell paired together as O'Mahony cut British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland insists Johnny Sexton and Owen Farrell can "do a job" on New Zealand battering ram Sonny Bill Williams in Saturday's second Test. Rugby • 29 Jun 17
Sexton & Farrell paired together as O'Mahony cut British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland insists Johnny Sexton and Owen Farrell can "do a job" on New Zealand battering ram Sonny Bill Williams in Saturday's second Test. Rugby • 29 Jun 17
Sonny Bill could be key to sinking Lions - Umaga Sonny Bill Williams is showing the kind of "hunger" that could sink the British and Irish Lions in the All Blacks Test series, according to Tana Umaga. Rugby • 07 Jun 17
Sonny Bill could be key to sinking Lions - Umaga Sonny Bill Williams is showing the kind of "hunger" that could sink the British and Irish Lions in the All Blacks Test series, according to Tana Umaga. Rugby • 07 Jun 17
Gatland positive on Payne, frustrated by penalty count Warren Gatland has moved to downplay fears around Jared Payne's continued calf strain struggles after the Lions suffered a 22-16 defeat to the Blues. Rugby • 07 Jun 17
Gatland positive on Payne, frustrated by penalty count Warren Gatland has moved to downplay fears around Jared Payne's continued calf strain struggles after the Lions suffered a 22-16 defeat to the Blues. Rugby • 07 Jun 17
