Dane Coles
Dane Coles looking forward to challenges of Rugby World Cup
The All Blacks World Cup squad was announced in Taradale last night. Sam Cane will captain the 33-strong squad to Paris. The squad features the prerequisite trio of Barretts, injured Hawkes Bay local… Audio
Petition calls for All Blacks coach Ian Foster's sacking
The All Blacks coach Ian Foster is under pressure to keep his job.
The condemnation following Saturday night's historic defeat to Ireland was swift and ferocious, with the calls for the coach to be… Audio
Sports News for 27 November 2020
The fear of losing a third-straight game has kept the All Blacks on edge this week. Audio
All Blacks coach frustrated with first half performance
The All Blacks thumped Namibia 71-9 in Tokyo in their third pool game at the Rugby World Cup last night but coach Steve Hansen was far from impressed with his side's performance. The world champions… Audio
Sports News for 18 September 2019
The All Blacks are preparing for a little extra spice than usual in their Rugby World Cup opener against the Springboks. Audio
All Blacks, South Africa draw: What does it mean?
The All Blacks blew a 16-9 lead as South Africa scored in the final seconds to snatch a 16-16 draw from the jaws of defeat in Wellington at the weekend, with the hosts producing another scrappy… Audio
Dane Coles says staying in NZ an easy decision
All Blacks hooker Dane Coles says he was never attracted by big money from an overseas club and therefore his decision to stay in New Zealand was an easy one Audio
Dane Coles doesn't want to be captain
The All Blacks hooker Dane Coles has pulled himself out of contention to captain the team against Japan in Tokyo on Saturday.
Coles included in All Blacks training camp
Hurricanes hooker Dane Coles has been included in the All Blacks wider training squad for this week's pre-Rugby Championship camp in Christchurch.
Coles out for up to six months
Dane Coles is returning to New Zealand after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament during the All Blacks 38-18 win over France on the weekend.
All Blacks short of time ahead of Springbok Test
All Blacks hooker Dane Coles says they're short of time to prepare for the last game in this year's Rugby Championship against South Africa at Newlands.
Coles remains in doubt for Lions
All Blacks hooker Dane Coles remains a serious doubt for the British and Irish Lions series after his Super Rugby coach said he was highly unlikely to play next week against the Chiefs in their last…
Dane Coles suffering from concussion symptoms
Mysterious concussion symptoms are hanging over Hurricanes and All Blacks hooker Dane Coles - eight weeks out from the Lions Tour.
Hurricanes feeling pressure as Super Rugby season starts
The Super Rugby season starts tonight, with defending champions the Hurricanes playing the Sunwolves in Tokyo on Saturday. Video, Audio
All Blacks finishing their season in France this Sunday
The All Blacks are hoping to finish their season on a high, with a win against France in Paris on Sunday. NZ is continuing to fly the flag for the sourth hemisphere, with other teams less than… Audio
Three New Zealanders up for rugby player of the year
Beauden Barrett, Dane Coles and Fiao'o Fa'amausili are shortlisted for World Rugby player of the year awards.
Coles emotional after winning maiden Super Rugby title
The Hurricanes captain Dane Coles played through the pain to lead his side to their maiden Super Rugby title. He talks to our rugby reporter, Joe Porter. Audio
Will the Hurricanes win their first Super Rugby?
The Hurricanes have been in the Super Rugby finals three times, but have always lost. Will it be their time tomorrow night? Dane Coles talks to Checkpoint. Video, Audio
The revolutionary rise of Dane Coles
Last year marked the emergence of All Black Dane Coles as world rugby's premier hooker. He talks to RNZ sport reporter Joe Porter. Video
All Blacks made history earlier this year by
The All Blacks made history earlier this year by becoming the first team in rugby history to win back to back World Cups and the first team to win the William Webb Ellis trophy three times. Audio