There's massive pressure on the Lions - Hansen New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen has turned up the heat on the Lions ahead of this summer's tour, warning the expectation on them will be "massive". Rugby • 16 May 17
There's massive pressure on the Lions - Hansen New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen has turned up the heat on the Lions ahead of this summer's tour, warning the expectation on them will be "massive". Rugby • 16 May 17
Eddie Jones: Group of death will help England Eddie Jones believes England's latest World Cup 'group of death' will improve their chances of winning the 2019 tournament. Rugby • 10 May 17
Eddie Jones: Group of death will help England Eddie Jones believes England's latest World Cup 'group of death' will improve their chances of winning the 2019 tournament. Rugby • 10 May 17
Hansen: Lions staff clutching at straws over Irish win All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says Lions staff would not want to base their selections on the back of Ireland's win over the All Blacks considering the result a fortnight later in Dublin. Rugby • 20 Apr 17
Hansen: Lions staff clutching at straws over Irish win All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says Lions staff would not want to base their selections on the back of Ireland's win over the All Blacks considering the result a fortnight later in Dublin. Rugby • 20 Apr 17
Barrett insists All Blacks didn't cross line Beauden Barrett insists New Zealand did not stray over the line with their physicality during yesterday's 21-9 win over Ireland. Rugby • 20 Nov 16
Barrett insists All Blacks didn't cross line Beauden Barrett insists New Zealand did not stray over the line with their physicality during yesterday's 21-9 win over Ireland. Rugby • 20 Nov 16
Murray aiming to double down on All Blacks It's seven years since South Africa beat New Zealand in successive games but Conor Murray sees no reason why Ireland can't emulate the Springboks' achievement. Rugby • 19 Nov 16
Murray aiming to double down on All Blacks It's seven years since South Africa beat New Zealand in successive games but Conor Murray sees no reason why Ireland can't emulate the Springboks' achievement. Rugby • 19 Nov 16
New Zealand underdogs, claims Steve Hansen Steve Hansen has insisted back-to-back world champions New Zealand are the underdogs for Saturday's rematch with Ireland in Dublin. Rugby • 17 Nov 16
New Zealand underdogs, claims Steve Hansen Steve Hansen has insisted back-to-back world champions New Zealand are the underdogs for Saturday's rematch with Ireland in Dublin. Rugby • 17 Nov 16
Hansen defends Kaino call and counts cost of loss Steve Hansen has defended the decision to parachute flanker Jerome Kaino in at lock for New Zealand's first-ever defeat to Ireland. Rugby • 07 Nov 16
Hansen defends Kaino call and counts cost of loss Steve Hansen has defended the decision to parachute flanker Jerome Kaino in at lock for New Zealand's first-ever defeat to Ireland. Rugby • 07 Nov 16
Farrell keen to focus on matters on the pitch Ireland’s defence coach Andy Farrell says the focus of the squad is firmly on the challenge of the All Blacks this weekend in Chicago and not matters off the pitch. Rugby • 01 Nov 16
Farrell keen to focus on matters on the pitch Ireland’s defence coach Andy Farrell says the focus of the squad is firmly on the challenge of the All Blacks this weekend in Chicago and not matters off the pitch. Rugby • 01 Nov 16
Sexton impressed by 'seamless' All Blacks charge Despite losing two of the greatest players ever to grace the game, New Zealand haven’t shown any signs of slowing down, a fact that isn’t lost on Johnny Sexton. Rugby • 01 Nov 16
Sexton impressed by 'seamless' All Blacks charge Despite losing two of the greatest players ever to grace the game, New Zealand haven’t shown any signs of slowing down, a fact that isn’t lost on Johnny Sexton. Rugby • 01 Nov 16
Aussies delay naming side to face All Blacks Australia rugby coach Michael Cheika has raised the stakes in his psychological battle with New Zealand counterpart Steve Hansen by delaying the naming of his team for Saturday's test at Eden Park until Friday. Rugby • 20 Oct 16
Aussies delay naming side to face All Blacks Australia rugby coach Michael Cheika has raised the stakes in his psychological battle with New Zealand counterpart Steve Hansen by delaying the naming of his team for Saturday's test at Eden Park until Friday. Rugby • 20 Oct 16
Cheika hits back at 'shallow' Hansen criticism Australia coach Michael Cheika has shrugged off Steve Hansen's claim that he allowed himself to be bullied by Eddie Jones during the Wallabies' series defeat. Rugby • 21 Jun 16
Cheika hits back at 'shallow' Hansen criticism Australia coach Michael Cheika has shrugged off Steve Hansen's claim that he allowed himself to be bullied by Eddie Jones during the Wallabies' series defeat. Rugby • 21 Jun 16
All Black star Cruden cleared of serious injury All Blacks out-half Aaron Cruden has been cleared of a serious neck injury after being carried off in New Zealand's win over Wales on Saturday. Rugby • 19 Jun 16
All Black star Cruden cleared of serious injury All Blacks out-half Aaron Cruden has been cleared of a serious neck injury after being carried off in New Zealand's win over Wales on Saturday. Rugby • 19 Jun 16
Kieran Read confirmed as new All Blacks captain All Blacks coach Steve Hansen confirmed Kieran Read is the next national captain on Friday, replacing the retired Richie McCaw. Rugby • 19 Feb 16
Kieran Read confirmed as new All Blacks captain All Blacks coach Steve Hansen confirmed Kieran Read is the next national captain on Friday, replacing the retired Richie McCaw. Rugby • 19 Feb 16
Hansen says he will quit All Blacks in 2017 Steve Hansen expects his reign as New Zealand head coach to end when his contract expires in 2017. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 02 Nov 15
Hansen says he will quit All Blacks in 2017 Steve Hansen expects his reign as New Zealand head coach to end when his contract expires in 2017. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 02 Nov 15
Hansen confident Carter can sign off in style New Zealand boss Steve Hansen has hailed the durability of "special player" Dan Carter as he prepares to line up in his first Rugby World Cup final. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 30 Oct 15
Hansen confident Carter can sign off in style New Zealand boss Steve Hansen has hailed the durability of "special player" Dan Carter as he prepares to line up in his first Rugby World Cup final. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 30 Oct 15
Japan nominated for team and coach of the year New Zealand, Australia, Argentina and Japan and their respective coaches have all been shortlisted for World Rugby's Team of the Year and Coach of the Year awards. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 29 Oct 15
Japan nominated for team and coach of the year New Zealand, Australia, Argentina and Japan and their respective coaches have all been shortlisted for World Rugby's Team of the Year and Coach of the Year awards. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 29 Oct 15
Hansen: Weaker teams on the up after 44-point win New Zealand coach Steve Hansen admitted the lower-ranked nations were catching up following his team's 58-14 World Cup triumph over Namibia. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 25 Sep 15
Hansen: Weaker teams on the up after 44-point win New Zealand coach Steve Hansen admitted the lower-ranked nations were catching up following his team's 58-14 World Cup triumph over Namibia. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 25 Sep 15
NZ boss Hansen wants improvement against Namibia Coach Steve Hansen has challenged New Zealand to raise the bar in their second Rugby World Cup match against Namibia, despite fielding a second-string side against the lowest-ranked team at the tournament. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 24 Sep 15
NZ boss Hansen wants improvement against Namibia Coach Steve Hansen has challenged New Zealand to raise the bar in their second Rugby World Cup match against Namibia, despite fielding a second-string side against the lowest-ranked team at the tournament. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 24 Sep 15
Hansen believes England face tactics dilemma New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen claims England are facing a dilemma over their tactics after discovering they are unable to match the All Blacks at a fast-paced game. Rugby • 19 Jun 14
Hansen believes England face tactics dilemma New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen claims England are facing a dilemma over their tactics after discovering they are unable to match the All Blacks at a fast-paced game. Rugby • 19 Jun 14
Hansen: England series not time to experiment Rookie hookers Liam Coltman or Nathan Harris are unlikely to be thrown into the fray against England next month unless they are absolutely ready to step up to Test level, All Blacks coach Steve Hansen said on Sunday. Rugby • 18 May 14
Hansen: England series not time to experiment Rookie hookers Liam Coltman or Nathan Harris are unlikely to be thrown into the fray against England next month unless they are absolutely ready to step up to Test level, All Blacks coach Steve Hansen said on Sunday. Rugby • 18 May 14
Read named IRB Player of the Year New Zealand's Kieran Read has been named IRB Player of the Year, with the Kiwis also claiming Team of the Year and Coach of the Year for Steve Hansen. Rugby • 03 Dec 13
Read named IRB Player of the Year New Zealand's Kieran Read has been named IRB Player of the Year, with the Kiwis also claiming Team of the Year and Coach of the Year for Steve Hansen. Rugby • 03 Dec 13
Hansen regrets New Zealand security lapse New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen regrets the lapse in security which resulted in team-room messages being published in the media. Rugby • 15 Nov 13
Hansen regrets New Zealand security lapse New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen regrets the lapse in security which resulted in team-room messages being published in the media. Rugby • 15 Nov 13
NZ not worried about loss of McCaw and Jane New Zealand coach Steve Hansen has shrugged off the loss of Richie McCaw and Cory Jane ahead of the Bledisloe Cup clash with Australia. Rugby • 18 Oct 13
NZ not worried about loss of McCaw and Jane New Zealand coach Steve Hansen has shrugged off the loss of Richie McCaw and Cory Jane ahead of the Bledisloe Cup clash with Australia. Rugby • 18 Oct 13
Hansen proud of unbeaten All Blacks Steve Hansen spoke of his pride after his New Zealand side secured the Rugby Championship with a thrilling 38-27 win over South Africa. Rugby • 06 Oct 13
Hansen proud of unbeaten All Blacks Steve Hansen spoke of his pride after his New Zealand side secured the Rugby Championship with a thrilling 38-27 win over South Africa. Rugby • 06 Oct 13
