Steve Hansen
Kieran Read takes on New Zealand captaincy
Steve Hansen confirms that Kieran Read will replace the retired Richie McCaw as the new captain of New Zealand.
Feb 18, 23:16
Richie McCaw's record-breaking career in numbers
Following his retirement from rugby, Sports Mole takes a look at a selection of remarkable statistics from Richie McCaw's record-breaking New Zealand career.
Nov 20, 01:03
New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen: 'Richie McCaw is greatest ever All Black'
New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen says that Richie McCaw will go down as the "greatest" All Black in the history of the game.
Nov 19, 09:37
All Blacks coaches Ian Foster, Mike Cron sign new contracts
New Zealand assistant coach Ian Foster and forwards coach Mike Cron sign new contracts.
Nov 17, 08:48
Martyn Thomas: 'England have been shambolic'
Ex-Rugby Football Union chairman Martyn Thomas claims that the England team have been a 'shambles' in recent years.
Nov 12, 10:58
Video: New Zealand's Sonny Bill Williams gives Rugby World Cup winners medal to young fan
New Zealand's Sonny Bill Williams gives his Rugby World Cup winners medal to a young fan who was tackled by security as he attempted to celebrate with the team on the pitch.
Nov 1, 08:41
Steve Hansen: 'Richie McCaw, Dan Carter greatest All Blacks ever'
New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen tells Sports Mole that Richie McCaw and Dan Carter will go down as the two greatest All Blacks in history.
Oct 31, 20:43
New Zealand hold off Australia fightback to win Rugby World Cup
New Zealand win an unprecedented third Rugby World Cup and become the first side to retain the trophy courtesy of a thrilling 34-17 victory over Australia in the final.
Oct 31, 17:49
Live Commentary: New Zealand 34-17 Australia - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of New Zealand's 34-17 win over Australia, as the All Blacks retained their Rugby World Cup crown.
Oct 31, 14:00
Preview: Australia vs. New Zealand
Sports Mole previews Saturday's 2015 Rugby World Cup final between Southern Hemisphere heavyweights Australia and New Zealand at Twickenham.
Oct 29, 15:36
New Zealand unchanged for Rugby World Cup final
Steve Hansen goes with the same New Zealand team that beat South Africa in the semis for Saturday's Rugby World Cup final against Australia.
Oct 29, 12:24
Steve Hansen: 'New Zealand self-belief helped defeat South Africa'
New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen claims that the All Blacks reached their second World Cup final in a row because of their experience and composure.
Oct 25, 14:27
New Zealand coach Steve Hansen wants tough Australia, Argentina tie
New Zealand coach Steve Hansen wants Australia and Argentina to "bash each other to bits" in their RWC semi-final, as the winners will meet the All Blacks in the final.
Oct 24, 20:21
New Zealand hold off resilient South Africa to reach World Cup final
New Zealand recover from a below-par first-half performance to earn a spot in the World Cup final with a 20-18 victory over South Africa at Twickenham
Oct 24, 17:53
Live Commentary: South Africa 18-20 New Zealand - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of New Zealand's narrow 20-18 victory over South Africa, as they made it 13 wins in a row at the Rugby World Cup.
Oct 24, 15:00
Steve Hansen defends under-fire Rugby World Cup referees
Steve Hansen claims that teams should simply 'learn to accept' that referees will continue to make mistakes in rugby union, no matter how big the occasion.
Oct 22, 16:25
New Zealand make one change for Rugby World Cup semi-final against South Africa
New Zealand make one enforced change for Saturday's Rugby World Cup semi-final against South Africa, with Joe Moody coming in for Wyatt Crockett at loose-head prop.
Oct 22, 12:29
Steve Hansen slams lack of unity in French rugby structure
Steve Hansen claims that the number of foreign players in the French Top 14 competition has contributed to their performance at the Rugby World Cup
Oct 18, 20:15
Nine-try New Zealand take France apart in one-sided quarter-final
New Zealand produced one of the great all-time Rugby World Cup performances to run in nine tries against a hapless France at the Millennium Stadium.
Oct 17, 21:46
Half-Time Report: New Zealand sitting comfortably against France at the break
New Zealand cross over four times in the opening 40 minutes to take a convincing 29-13 lead into half time against France in their quarter-final tie.
Oct 17, 20:46
Live Commentary: New Zealand 62-13 France - as it happened
Relive all the action from New Zealand's crushing 62-13 victory over France in the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup.
Oct 17, 19:00
Sonny Bill Williams misses out for New Zealand
Ma'a Nonu will start New Zealand's Rugby World Cup quarter-final clash against France, with Nehe Milner-Skudder and Julian Savea being selected on the wing.
Oct 15, 17:58
New Zealand prop Tony Woodcock ruled out of World Cup with hamstring injury
New Zealand prop Tony Woodcock will take no further part in the All Blacks' Rugby World Cup campaign due to a hamstring injury sustained in the win over Tonga.
Oct 10, 14:32
Live Commentary: New Zealand 47-9 Tonga - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of New Zealand's 47-9 win over Tonga, as the All Blacks made it four wins from four in Pool C.
Oct 9, 19:29
Steve Hansen makes six New Zealand changes for Tonga contest
Ma'a Nonu returns to make his 100th All Blacks appearance as Steve Hansen makes six changes to his starting XV for the Rugby World Cup Pool C contest against Tonga.
Oct 7, 12:38
New Zealand power past resilient Georgia
New Zealand power to a 43-10 victory over a plucky Georgia side in Pool C at the Millennium Stadium.
Oct 2, 21:50
Live Commentary: New Zealand 43-10 Georgia - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of New Zealand's 43-10 win over Georgia at the Rugby World Cup.
Oct 2, 19:30
Steve Hansen: 'Waisake Naholo excited to return'
New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen admits that Waisake Naholo is desperate to get started at the World Cup ahead of Friday's meeting with Georgia.
Sep 30, 13:31
Team News: New Zealand make 10 changes for Georgia game
Waisake Naholo is handed his World Cup debut as New Zealand make 10 changes for Friday's Pool C meeting with Georgia.
Sep 30, 13:10
Steve Hansen frustrated by "stop-start" Namibia game
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says that he was annoyed with the stop-start nature of the second half against Namibia.
Sep 25, 11:56
All Blacks made to toil by brave Namibia
New Zealand are made to work hard by minnows Namibia, who scored a second-half try, despite running in nine tries of their own in the Pool C match at the Olympic Stadium.
Sep 24, 22:03
Jacques Burger: 'New Zealand test will be incredible'
Jacques Burger admits that it will be "incredible" for Namibia's players to test themselves against New Zealand.
Sep 23, 14:45
New Zealand make 12 changes for Namibia tie, 23-year-old Sam Cane captains side
New Zealand coach Steve Hansen makes 12 changes to his team to face Namibia on Thursday evening, naming 23-year-old Sam Cane as captain for the Pool C clash.
Sep 22, 14:48
Preview: Australia vs. Fiji
Sports Mole looks ahead to Australia's opening pool match of the Rugby World Cup against Fiji in Cardiff.
Sep 22, 11:20
Steve Hansen names experienced New Zealand side
New Zealand coach Steve Hansen picks an experienced side for the All Blacks' opening match of the Rugby World Cup against Argentina.
Sep 18, 20:11
Rugby World Cup - Pool C preview
With the Rugby World Cup due to get underway on Friday, Sports Mole runs the rule over the five nations in Pool C.
Sep 17, 10:30
Steve Hansen warns against complacency
New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen insists that complacency will not become an issue for his side ahead of the World Cup.
Sep 10, 16:19
New Zealand name 31-man Rugby World Cup squad
New Zealand coach Steve Hansen names his 31-man squad for the Rugby World Cup, with Israel Dagg and Cory Jane the most high-profile absentees.
Aug 30, 17:13
Jeff Wilson shocked by James Horwill axe
Former All Black Jeff Wilson admits that he is stunned by the decision to leave James Horwill out of Australia's Rugby World Cup squad.
Aug 21, 13:31
New Zealand coach Steve Hansen hails 'greatest ever' Richie McCaw
Steve Hansen claims that Richie McCaw is arguably the greatest player in New Zealand's history following his record-breaking Test appearance against Australia.
Aug 15, 14:04
