The rebel group's reportedly offering big money to players from union and league to join a breakaway series that is hoping to launch next September.
Rugby
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A joint statement from eight international unions has warned players will not be available to play Tests if they sign with big-money league.
Wed, Oct 8
Coach Scott Robertson says depth is the key to winning the World Cup but that may be creating inconsistencies in the here and now, argues Patrick McKendry.
Tue, Oct 7
Moody, 47, says he feels well and is determined to stay positive.
Health
The All Blacks' No.10 is expected to recover from a shoulder injury in time to lead the team's attack against Ireland in Chicago early next month.
Mon, Oct 6
The All Blacks finally showed the consistency they have been craving all Rugby Championship to blow away the Wallabies in Perth.
Sun, Oct 5
The title was decided on points difference for the first time, the Springboks' 57-plus margin eclipsing New Zealand's eight-plus.
It was a special night for midfielder Quinn Tupaea as the All Blacks showed greater skill execution in difficult conditions in Perth.
Leicester Fainga'anuku is a forced change against the Wallabies in Perth but coach Scott Robertson has also rolled the dice on several others.
Thu, Oct 2
Straightforward changes are coming at first-five and loosehead prop but there is intrigue at left wing and lock in particular, writes Patrick McKendry.
With one Rugby Championship round remaining, 1News rugby experts Scotty Stevenson and Patrick McKendry rake over the big issues for the All Blacks.
Tue, Sep 30
Outstanding in his first two Tests, Leroy Carter appears to have the ability and mindset to be a long-term wing option, writes Patrick McKendry.
Mon, Sep 29
Eroni Clarke, a former All Black himself, told 1News he kept the performance a secret to avoid distracting Caleb from the week's pre-match preparations.
Sun, Sep 28
Damian McKenzie will wear the No.10 jersey against the Wallabies in Perth after Beauden Barrett failed to make the trip due to a shoulder injury.
There was far more at stake against the Wallabies at Eden Park last night than a trophy and an undefeated streak.
The Springboks scored nine tries against the Pumas, with No.10 Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu scoring a hat-trick for a haul of 37 points.
Victory by five tries to two capped an astonishing World Cup cycle in which England won every match, 33 in a row, the greatest streak in international rugby.
New Zealand survived a late French surge to triumph 42-26 in front of more than 50,000 fans in the curtain-raiser to the final between England and Canada.
Relive Brayden Harrison's live updates from the first Bledisloe Test between the All Blacks and Wallabies at Eden Park.
Sat, Sep 27
Returning halfback transformed the All Blacks' attack at Eden Park as Aussies left empty handed again.
Winger Caleb Clarke was visibly emotional as his father, former test star Eroni Clarke, delivered a surprise rendition of the national anthem before the Bledisloe Cup clash at Eden Park.
North Harbour mounted a sterling challenge in the first half, but Otago dominated the exchanges in the second and were able to hold a late rally from the northerners.
Sport
Robertson’s reshuffled side returns to Eden Park under pressure, as Savea leads the All Blacks and Slipper hits 150 for the Wallabies in a pivotal Rugby Championship clash.
The Black Ferns are set to enter uncharted territory when they face France in their first bronze final in a Rugby World Cup.
The prized trans-Tasman Cup has been in New Zealand's keeping for 23 years.
Fri, Sep 26
