Hansen defends Folau selection and welcomes pride flag Steve Hansen applauds the Rugby Football Union's decision to raise the pride flag above Twickenham on Sunday after acknowledging his selection of Israel Folau for … Rugby • 23 May
Hansen: All Blacks' problems are bigger than the team Former All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen has strongly criticised New Zealand Rugby for "not doing their job properly" as the fallout to the series … Rugby • 27 Jul 22
Hansen backs new 'World 12s' rugby format Former World Cup winning coaches Steve Hansen and Jake White have given their backing to a new 12-a-side rugby format which has been launched. Rugby • 08 Sep 21
Ian Foster confirmed as new All Blacks head coach All Blacks assistant coach Ian Foster has been appointed as the new head coach of the national side, succeeding his former boss Steve Hansen, New … Rugby • 11 Dec 19
Scott Barrett called up in only change for All Blacks New Zealand have made one change to their match day squad ahead of the Rugby World Cup semi-final against England, with Scott Barrett set to … Rugby World Cup 2019 • 24 Oct 19
All Blacks coach calls for global season New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen has accused the Six Nations teams of acting selfishly in their refusal to back the Nations Championship. Rugby • 22 Oct 19
Hansen: 'Ireland's experience was of not winning' Steve Hansen insists quality and not quantity is the vital factor when it comes to experience after seeing New Zealand's young guns blast Ireland out … Rugby World Cup 2019 • 19 Oct 19
Schmidt: We are not going to surprise New Zealand Joe Schmidt admits Ireland's maiden two victories over New Zealand have denied his side the element of surprise in Saturday's World Cup quarter-final. Rugby • 17 Oct 19
All Blacks coach Hansen: Cancelling it was a no-brainer All Blacks coach Steve Hansen said cancelling Saturday's World Cup match against Italy due to Typhoon Hagibis was a "no-brainer" but he also had sympathy … Rugby • 11 Oct 19
Six teams can win the World Cup - New Zealand coach As many as six teams could win this year's World Cup, double the number of contenders four years ago, New Zealand coach Steve Hansen said … Rugby World Cup 2019 • 20 Sep 19
Rank fools no one, All Blacks are favourites - Schmidt Joe Schmidt predictably played down Ireland's new official title as best team in the world, with the head coach saying the rankings fool no one. Rugby • 07 Sep 19
All Blacks Hansen unruffled by breakdown 'cheats' call New Zealand coach Steve Hansen has shrugged off criticism from former England flyhalf turned media pundit Stuart Barnes, who described the world champions as "cynical … Rugby • 02 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 … Rugby • 28 Aug 19
New Zealand's McKenzie to miss World Cup New Zealand utility back Damian McKenzie has been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury. Rugby • 15 Apr 19
Hansen confirms All Blacks exit after 2019 World Cup New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen will step down at the end of the 2019 World Cup, New Zealand Rugby Union has announced. Rugby • 14 Dec 18
Pope: Schmidt's name on everyone's lips in New Zealand Brent Pope believes that Joe Schmidt will announce that he is leaving the Ireland job after the 2019 Rugby World Cup - and that he … Rugby • 24 Nov 18
Hansen makes wholesale NZ changes for trip to Italy New Zealand coach Steve Hansen retained just four players from the starting team that lost to Ireland last week when he named his side to … Rugby • 22 Nov 18
Schmidt advised by Hansen to stay put, feels NZ writer Joe Schmidt would be better off prolonging his Ireland tenure because current New Zealand boss Steve Hansen is likely to stay with the All Blacks, … Rugby • 20 Nov 18
Hansen: Let's see how Ireland cope with being top dogs Steve Hansen has challenged Ireland to live up to the tag of the world's best side that he has installed on Joe Schmidt's men. Rugby • 18 Nov 18
Ireland need to keep their cool and hope for some luck Billed as second against first in the world rankings, Ireland face a massive challenge to overturn New Zealand for just the second time in history. Rugby • 17 Nov 18
Lenihan: Gauntlet down for fascinating All Blacks clash Donal Lenihan says he is surprised at some of the references made to the 2016 Dublin encounter as Ireland prepare to host New Zealand again. Rugby • 16 Nov 18
Ireland rightly wary of recalled party-pooper Crotty He may not have a World Cup medal, but Ryan Crotty is one All Black who Joey Carbery and co will be very aware of … Rugby • 16 Nov 18
Schmidt out to sink All Blacks in 'spiky' battle Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt hopes his side meet the New Zealand's physicality head-on this weekend in what he expects to be a spiky affair … Rugby • 16 Nov 18
'He likes to get what he wants'- Hansen praises Sexton Johnny Sexton is a man who "likes to get what he wants" according to New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen, who showered the out-half with … Rugby • 15 Nov 18
'I just think he'll play' - Steve Hansen on Murray New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen has not wavered in his belief that Conor Murray will start for Ireland in Saturday's Test at the Aviva … Rugby • 11 Nov 18
