All Blacks midfielder Rieko Ioane has extended his contract with New Zealand Rugby until the end of 2023.

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By Jim Kayes

Witnessing the Black Ferns' magic has made dyed-in-the-wool men's rugby aficionado Jim Kayes fall for the women's game in this Rugby World Cup. And he's not alone, he writes.

The entire squad of English rugby giants Wasps has been made redundant after the club was placed into administration.

The United States finally clicked into gear with almost three quarters of the match behind them to beat Japan 30-17 and boost their Rugby World Cup quarter-final hopes.

Canterbury 24
Bay of Plenty 10

Canterbury will chase their 15th NPC title after slowly but surely breaking down a stubborn Bay of Plenty in Christchurch tonight.

England 13
France 7

Billed as an early clash of the titans, the World Cup pool play match between England and France lived up to its tag.

After six seasons with the Crusaders and 19 tests with the All Blacks, George Bridge is set for a change of scenery.

Black Ferns coaches have made a raft of changes ahead of their second Rugby World Cup fixture against Wales at Waitakere Stadium this Sunday (kick off 3.15pm).

Wellington have earned another chance to finally shed their tag as the greatest losers in New Zealand rugby.

The financial crisis gripping English rugby deepened today when Wasps, one of the nation's most storied clubs, said it was likely to enter into administration because of its debts.