Colin Newboult 10 Aug 2026 Sir Steve Hansen’s bold ‘100 per cent’ Richie Mo’unga claim as ex-All Blacks boss backs Dave Rennie to make ‘right decision’ Sir Steve Hansen gives his verdict on the Richie Mo'unga situation as speculation mounts following Billy Proctor's injury. New Zealand
Colin Newboult 10 Aug 2026 Sir Steve Hansen: The Springboks ‘roll the dice every time’ with the Bomb Squad and the Stormers showed why it’s a ‘risk’ The Bomb Squad has become a key weapon for the Springboks but does it also make them vulnerable? South Africa
Jared Wright 07 Aug 2026 World Rugby creating ‘tension’ with controversial decision as Sir Steve Hansen believes it’s furthering ‘mistrust’ between coaches and referees World Rugby has created 'tension' between referees and coaches and Sir Steve Hansen doesn't think it's right. Internationals
Jared Wright 07 Aug 2026 Sir Steve Hansen: Beauden Barrett will produce ‘something special’ in Dave Rennie’s All Blacks team after Scott Robertson’s style didn’t suit him Sir Steve Hansen believes that Beauden Barrett wasn't happy during Super Rugby Pacific this season, but the ex-All Blacks boss has backed him to thrive in Dave Rennie's set-up. New Zealand
Colin Newboult 04 Aug 2026 Sir Steve Hansen: Springboks v All Blacks was a ‘key’ reason why neutral referees were brought in Sir Steve Hansen believes Springboks v All Blacks “brings the best out in both countries.” New Zealand
Colin Newboult 04 Aug 2026 Sir Steve Hansen: Stormers will want to ‘rip the All Blacks head off’ as their job is to ‘beat the s— out’ of them for the Springboks Sir Steve Hansen has warned the All Blacks ahead of their opening match of the South African tour. New Zealand
Colin Newboult 03 Aug 2026 Sir Steve Hansen reveals ‘CIA’ mantra that will form basis of All Blacks’ preparation for Springboks series The All Blacks will have to be up to speed quickly as the Stormers look to claim a big scalp. New Zealand
Colin Newboult 03 Aug 2026 Sir Steve Hansen claims All Blacks have made ‘deliberate ploy’ to charm South Africans amid backlash to Cape Town fans South Africans were unhappy that some of their countrymen and women were seen donning All Blacks jerseys. New Zealand
Colin Newboult 24 Jul 2026 How All Blacks’ vast array of playmakers can break down the Springboks defence as Sir Steve Hansen pinpoints South Africa’s linchpin The All Blacks backline is stacked with creativity as they look to find a way of breaking down the Springboks rearguard. New Zealand
Colin Newboult 24 Jul 2026 Sir Steve Hansen’s ‘think outside the square’ All Blacks plan to negate huge Springboks strength and leave them ‘frustrated’ The Springboks still do the fundamentals better than anyone else and that is the All Blacks' challenge. New Zealand
Colin Newboult 22 Jul 2026 Sir Steve Hansen: The ‘critical’ thing the All Blacks must get right in South Africa as the players have to be ‘uncomfortable’ There will be extra challenges for the All Blacks when they tour South Africa with Dave Rennie set to name a 44-man squad. New Zealand
Colin Newboult 21 Jul 2026 Sir Steve Hansen: Dave Rennie has found what was ‘missing’ under Scott Robertson as All Blacks create crucial ‘triple threat’ Sir Steve Hansen was pleased with what he saw in the southern leg of the Nations Championship. New Zealand
Jared Wright 17 Jul 2026 Sir Steve Hansen not ‘surprised’ by Rassie Erasmus’ shock Springboks fly-half selection: ‘Why wouldn’t you take the opportunity?’ Ex-All Blacks head coach Sir Steve Hansen has praised South Africa's pathways. South Africa
Jared Wright 14 Jul 2026 Sir Steve Hansen’s verdict on Rassie Erasmus’ depth building: ‘It’s that mindset of we don’t care’ Legendary All Blacks boss Sir Steve Hansen has praised the way Rassie Erasmus is building depth with the Springboks. South Africa
Jared Wright 08 Jul 2026 Sir Steve Hansen’s verdict on England’s struggles: ‘Do they actually know how they want to play?’ Sir Steve Hansen is not convinced that England's tactics fit the current playing group. England
Jared Wright 08 Jul 2026 Sir Steve Hansen: Rassie Erasmus’ Springboks are misleading everyone about how they want to play The legendary All Blacks coach gives his take on Rassie Erasmus' Springboks. South Africa
Jared Wright 07 Jul 2026 Sir Steve Hansen pinpoints what England are ‘missing’ as it is ‘no coincidence’ that they have ‘gone backwards’ Sir Steve Hansen believes that England's dip in form is linked to the departure of one coach. England
Colin Newboult 14 May 2026 Eddie Jones and Steve Hansen are ‘out of control megalomaniacs’ as All Blacks great warns of consequences for officiating tirades Eddie Jones and Sir Steve Hansen have both vented their frustration with officiating, but that has been met with severe criticism. Internationals
Jared Wright 04 May 2026 Sir Steve Hansen’s ‘no carte blanche’ verdict on selecting overseas All Blacks with Brodie Retallick exception despite ‘conundrum’ Sir Steven Hansen has staunchly opposed the idea of selecting overseas-based players for the All Blacks. New Zealand
Colin Newboult 03 May 2026 All Blacks have been through these ‘patches before’ as legendary coach rues the ‘chipping away’ of the jersey’s lure Is playing for the All Blacks now not the be-all and end-all for New Zealand youngsters? New Zealand
Jared Wright 03 May 2026 Sir Steve Hansen: The All Blacks looked like they didn’t have ‘any idea’ how to play against the Springboks The All Blacks looked like they had no 'idea' who to play against the Springboks in Wellington last year, according to Sir Steve Hansen. New Zealand
Jared Wright 02 May 2026 Sir Steve Hansen: New NZ Rugby board ‘can’t be questioned’ after ‘best ever’ process to appoint an All Black coach The new NZ Rugby board has received glowing praise from former All Blacks head coach Sir Steve Hansen. New Zealand
Jared Wright 02 May 2026 Dave Rennie is ‘no dummy’ as ex-All Blacks coach pinpoints the ‘advantageous’ position New Zealand is in Dave Rennie's coaching highs and lows will be advantageous for the All Blacks, according to Sir Steve Hansen. New Zealand
Jared Wright 01 May 2026 Legendary All Blacks coach’s verdict on Super Rugby standards as New Zealand ‘miss’ South Africa but Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Tour creates opportunity Sir Steven Hansen says that New Zeland teams do 'miss' testing themselves against South Africa in Super Rugby. New Zealand
Jared Wright 30 Apr 2026 New Zealand must ‘accept the reality’ of losing players as Sir Steve Hansen weighs in on latest exodus Sir Steve Hansen comments on the latest exodus of New Zealand players and what NZ Rugby can do about it. New Zealand
Jared Wright 30 Apr 2026 Sir Steve Hansen urges Dave Rennie to pinch ‘one or two things’ from Springboks but All Blacks shouldn’t ‘copy’ Rassie Erasmus Sir Steve Hansen has warned Dave Rennie of falling into the trap of copying Rassie Erasmus' Springboks. South Africa
Jared Wright 19 Feb 2026 Rassie Erasmus is already the ‘greatest coach of all-time’, Springboks don’t need a third World Cup to prove it – Ex-England forward Why David Flatman believes that Rassie Erasmus is the greatest coach of all-time and what has become difficult for New Zealand. South Africa
Jared Wright 04 Feb 2026 Mystery retired All Black revealed to appoint next head coach as Ian Foster and Steve Hansen approached New Zealand Rugby have disclosed the mystery former All Black who will join the panel to decide the next head coach. New Zealand
Jared Wright 02 Feb 2026 Ian Foster ‘mooted’ to reclaim All Blacks job as NZ Rugby ‘approach’ Sir Steve Hansen The two former head coach have been 'approached' by New Zealand Rugby, according to a report. New Zealand
Jared Wright 13 Jan 2026 Ex-All Blacks coach produces ‘worst losing sequence’ in a decade, World Cup-winners struggle while Springbok and Wallaby continue rampage Former All Blacks coaches Leon MacDonald, Sir Steve Hansen and Ian Foster have endured a tough start to the Japanese season. Japan
