Hansen hails ‘big leader’ Whitelock ahead of 100th cap
Steve Hansen heaped praise on New Zealand's Sam Whitelock, who will win his 100th cap against Australia in the Rugby Championship.
Australia favourites for Rugby Championship opener, says Hansen
New Zealand will be hoping to inflict more misery on "big brother" Australia when the Rugby Championship kicks off in Sydney on Saturday.
All Blacks cannot afford complacency, says Hansen
New Zealand have dominated the Bledisloe Cup for the last 15 years, but Steve Hansen is keen his side do not take it for... Read more
All Blacks coach says red-hot Richie’s time will come
Crusaders in-form flyhalf Richie Mo’unga was named in the All Blacks’s Rugby Championship squad but the All Blacks coach Steve Hansen was insistent that... Read more
Hansen hesitant to predict an easy win for the Crusaders, challenges Mo’unga
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has been an exception among rugby authority this week, in saying that there is no guarantee of a Crusaders... Read more
Hansen claims France ‘clutching at straws’ after another referee controversy
France were again upset by a refereeing controversy in New Zealand, but All Blacks boss Steve Hansen says they are clutching at straws.
Hansen urges France not to ‘squeal’ over decisions
Steve Hansen said it is "pointless" to complain about refereeing decisions, with France feeling hard done by in New Zealand.
We all know where our nipples are – Hansen welcomes tackle trial
World Rugby's proposed new law to protect players in the tackle has been endorsed by All Blacks coach Steve Hansen.
All Blacks name three new faces for France Tests
Jordan Taufua, Shannon Frizell and Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi are the new faces for the All Blacks ahead of next month's series against France.
Read and Coles doubts for New Zealand’s France series
Captain Kieran Read and Dane Coles are both unlikely to be fit for New Zealand's matches against France, according to Steve Hansen.
All Blacks praise proud Springboks
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen applauded the intensity of the Springboks and labelled South Africa a quality side after his team sneaked a one... Read more
Hats off to Hansen
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen was all class in victory, defeat and in a draw. The All Blacks will be stronger in their 2019... Read more