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New Zealand's home for sevens rugby had to shift from Wellington but it's become a tired old dame.It may have traction for its debut...

Vodafone announced as new sponsor for New Zealand Rugby

New Zealand Rugby has kicked long-time sponsor Spark into touch and linked up with rival Vodafone in an alliance that could spell trouble fo...

Rugby: Charlie Ngatai headache-free but unlikely to play Blues

Chiefs midfielder Charlie Ngatai is again symptom free from concussion but is unlikely to play against the Blues at Eden Park on Friday.A he...

Rugby: Blues' wing Matt Duffie gets all clear after red card

Blues wing Matt Duffie has escaped further sanction for his red card in his team's 30-22 defeat to the Stormers in Cape Town.Duffie'...

Tasman club player in coma after cardiac arrest

A Tasman club rugby player is in an induced coma after suffering cardiac arrest during a game on Saturday.The Tasman Rugby Union (TRU) relea...

Kiwis in Europe: Gopperth has shot at Premiership glory

Jimmy Gopperth will this weekend go for the gong that really matters to him.The 33-year-old Wasps five-eighths kicked four goals as top qual...

Hamilton replaces Wellington as rugby sevens host

Hamilton will be the home of the New Zealand leg of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series for 2018 and 2019.More to come... by Sohil Kumar via ...

Rugby: Old Boys Marist take out top-of-the-table tussle convincingly against Mid Northern

Old Boys Marist opened the second half of the Bayleys Premier rugby competition in much the same way they did the first - with a dominant wi...

England star Billy Vunipola ruled out of Lions tour

The British and Irish Lions have suffered a big blow on the eve of the New Zealand tour with England number eight Billy Vunipola ruled out t...

Super Rugby's best and worst - round 13

Kris Shannon reviews the best and worst performers from the latest Super Rugby action. Back of the week Richie Mo'unga (Crusaders) In a ...

Anthony Watson: Lions have nothing to fear from New Zealand's vaunted back three

Anthony Watson says the British and Irish Lions have nothing to fear from New Zealand's vaunted back three and insists the tourists can ...

All Blacks Sevens humiliated in London

The All Blacks Sevens have been humiliated on the final day of their tumultuous season at the London Sevens.New Zealand's lost 40-7 to A...

Justin Marshall: Australians should lose two teams

If this latest round of Super Rugby proved anything, it was that we need to lose at least three teams for the good of the competition.Apart ...

Fiji fail to make quarterfinals at London Sevens

LONDON (AP) " Fiji failed to reach a sevens rugby world series quarterfinals for the first time in more than three years after it lost ...

London Sevens Results

LONDON (AP) " Results Saturday on day one of the London Sevens, last stop in the sevens rugby world series:Wales 28, United States 12So...

Records fall as Hurricanes beat Cheetahs 61-7 in Super Rugby

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) " Center Vince Aso scored three tries to lift the Hurricanes to a 61-7 win over the Cheetahs in Super Rugb...

Rugby: Scott McLeod remaining non-committal about All Blacks job

Highlanders assistant coach Scott McLeod says he will put up his hand for an All Blacks role but is undecided about leaving his Super Rugby ...

Rugby: Chiefs offer some redemption as Blues fall from title race

The Blues' playoffs hopes are all but over but Tana Umaga's men can still play an important role in this competition, starting next ...

National club rugby results: May 20

National club rugby results: May 20 Northland (Premier)Kamo 17 Hikurangi 10OBM 45 Mid Northern 17Hora Hora 27 Mid-Western 5Waipu 19 Wellsfor...

Chris Rattue: Ian Foster wrong pick for All Blacks

Full marks to Wayne Smith, for stepping out of the inner sanctum and openly endorsing - in his own humble way - Ian Foster as the next All B...

Rugby: Hurricanes, Highlanders highlight Kiwi class

The Hurricanes dealt to the Cheetahs 61-7 and the Highlanders routed the Western Force 55-6 in more displays of the New Zealand teams' m...

Rugby: Clean sheet for All Blacks Sevens

Shrugging off injury concerns and a tough pool, the All Blacks Sevens have gone through day one in London unbeaten and will now face Scotlan...

Sir Colin Meads statue to be unveiled in Te Kuiti on June 19

Attending the unveiling of a statue honouring his rugby greatness looks set to be Sir Colin Meads' final public appearance - with the Ki...

How the 67' All Blacks changed the game

New Zealand rugby seemed in good shape as it counted down to 1967, the 75th Jubilee of the New Zealand Rugby Football Union.The All Blacks w...

All Blacks: Smith 'no' to Bulls and tick for Foster

Wayne Smith has sworn never to help any of New Zealand's traditional rugby rivals challenge his beloved team.The 60-year-old veteran, wh...

B&I Lions considering women's rugby tours

LONDON (AP) " The British and Irish Lions are interested in developing a women's touring squad.Chief operating officer Charlie McEw...

Rugby: Rampant Highlanders humiliate Force

Eight straight wins and still stuck in fourth - life sure is tough in the New Zealand conference.The Highlanders must feel slightly aggrieve...

Crusaders beat Chiefs 31-24 in Super Rugby thriller

SUVA, Fiji (AP) " The Crusaders overcame a halftime deficit to beat the Chiefs 31-24 in a thrilling Super Rugby match which extended th...

Rugby: Hurricanes hammer Cheetahs

The Hurricanes are back on level pegging with the Chiefs.Their predictable bonus point win on a cold capital night means they are now on 43 ...

Live Super Rugby updates: Hurricanes v Cheetahs

Live updates as the Hurricanes host the Cheetahs in Wellington.The Hurricanes have won their last 11 games played on home turf, a streak mor...

Mt Albert Grammar School names field after All Black Bryan Williams

All Black legend Bryan Williams has been immortalised at his old high school - with Mt Albert Grammar School renaming their number one playi...

Player collapses and convulses during rugby match in Wellington dedicated to 19-year-old Daniel Baldwin

A rugby match in Wellington was called off early today when a player collapsed on the field and began convulsing - less than a week after hi...

Rugby: Umaga disappointed with referee as first five stocks diminish

In the wake of this morning's 30-22 defeat at the hands of the Stormers in Cape Town this morning, Blues head coach Tana Umaga expressed...

Wayne Smith to step down as All Blacks assistant coach

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) " Wayne Smith will step down as an All Blacks assistant coach at the end of the Rugby Championship in Octo...

Rugby: Last hurrah for depleted All Blacks Sevens

More injuries means more opportunities for new players in the All Blacks Sevens as they approach the final leg of the World Series in London...

Rugby: Stormers snap Blues' winning streak

That's probably it for the Blues as far as playoff hopes go. They needed to win in Cape Town and while they played themselves into conte...

Rugby: Wayne Smith's smarts will be hard to replace

In what was already shaping as one of the most challenging rugby years in a decade, the All Blacks now have another hurdle to jump which wil...

Rugby: Aaron Smith, Sopoaga likely to play off bench

The Highlanders will be able to call on two decent bench players, including All Blacks halfback Aaron Smith, against the Force in Perth toni...

Wynne Gray: It's going a bit far to pass Dagg fit for tests

In the inflated squads which are so in vogue these days, a fit Israel Dagg is likely to be in the All Blacks training group for the Lions se...

Sky the limit for female commentators

New Zealand rugby has in recent years made admirable progress on the long path towards gender equality.From the Black Ferns sevens team ecli...

Lions hooker Ken Owens hurts ankle and a doubt for NZ tour

CARDIFF, Wales (AP) " Hooker Ken Owens is a doubt for the British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand after hurting his ankle.Owens was...

Rugby: Crusaders pass their toughest test against old rivals

The Crusaders have passed possibly their toughest test of the season and in doing so have overturned the recent dominance by the Chiefs, ext...

Live Super Rugby updates: Chiefs v Crusaders

Live updates as the Chiefs try and snap the Crusaders' unbeaten run in Fiji.The Chiefs have won their last four games against the Crusad...

Who do you want to win more: All Blacks or Team New Zealand?

Two massive events are about to collide for the New Zealand sports fans.All eyes will be on the All Blacks and Team New Zealand - arguably t...

Rugby: Who will replace Wayne Smith?

Steve Hansen says he doesn't intend to "shoulder tap" a replacement for Wayne Smith.Smith's vacating of his assistant coac...

Crusaders hope to extend Super Rugby winning streak

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) " All Blacks lock Sam Whitelock will return from suspension to lead the Crusaders in Friday's Super Ru...

Children at the heart of charitable Lions fans

Lions fans are making the most of the upcoming rugby tour by seeking to better the lives of sick children.The group, 'A Lion's Tale...

Watch live: Wayne Smith to retire from All Blacks

Wayne Smith is stepping down from his All Blacks role, ending an extraordinary 20-year involvement with international rugby's No. 1 rank...

Rugby: Lions tour of New Zealand not for faint of heart, warns Gavin Hastings

Former British & Irish Lions captain Gavin Hastings has warned his modern-day counterparts of the potential pitfalls of touring New Zeal...

The team to beat the Crusaders

The Crusaders put their perfect 11-0 record on the line tonight when they face the Chiefs in Suva, Fiji.The Crusaders have clearly been the ...

Rugby: Hurricanes coach denies any All Black interference

The Hurricanes have dismissed suggestions Beauden Barrett's shift to fullback against the Cheetahs tomorrow night is due to pressure fro...

Rugby: Chiefs pack is ready, willing and able in Suva

The Chiefs' challenge in Suva tonight was laid bare in Christchurch last week.Most obviously, it's an unbeaten Crusaders team who we...

Rugby: Card fever gone to official heads

There's still seven rounds of Super Rugby to go and already there have been more yellow cards shown in 2017 than there were in the whole...

Gray Matters: Fiji rugby fans get no favours

Nothing showcases the joy of rugby as much as the sport being played in Fiji.That love of the game and national pride in the Olympic sevens ...

Australian union to hold special meeting on Super Rugby cuts

SYDNEY (AP) " The Australian Rugby Union has agreed to hold a special general meeting within seven days to explain its delay in decidin...

Rugby: Australian women's sevens team to unveil Youtube sensation

Stung by being usurped this year by New Zealand as the premier women's rugby sevens team, Australia is poised to unleash a secret weapon...

All Blacks to play test match in Japan in 2018

TOKYO (AP) " Two-time defending Rugby World Cup champions New Zealand will play a test match in Japan next year, the two unions announc...

Casey Laulala: I'm Dan Carter's uber driver now

Former All Black Casey Laulala has revealed he is Dan Carter's uber driver after Carter's drink driving incident.Carter was sanction...

Rugby: Daniel Baldwin's team to play this weekend despite teammate's death

The teammates of the late Daniel Baldwin have voted to play this weekend's scheduled fixture despite the passing of the Wellington teena...

Rugby: Why Blues v Stormers has turned into a must-win grudge match

It wasn't long after the final whistle of the Blues' victory against the Cheetahs at Eden Park last weekend that skipper James Parso...

Rugby: Can the depleted Black Ferns Sevens hold off Australia?

Tyla Nathan-Wong will captain the Black Ferns Sevens as they seek to negotiate a tricky last two events in their quest to regain the World S...

Rugby: Lima Sopoaga returns for Highlanders

Lima Sopoaga will make his return to the Highlanders off the bench this weekend.The third-string All Blacks first five has been named in the...

Rugby: Teen's death an unfathomable tragedy

The death of Daniel Baldwin, 19, is a tragedy.It would be close to an unthinkable tragedy if we didn't already know that this has happen...

Fijian welcome gives Chiefs star 'goosebumps'

Fijian rugby fans have given the Chiefs a rousing welcome ahead of Friday's clash against the Crusaders in Suva.Chiefs and All Blacks mi...

Hurricanes name Beauden Barrett named at fullback

Beauden Barrett will start at fullback and Otere Black at first five in a reshuffled Hurricanes team named to play the Cheetahs at Westpac S...

'I don't like it anymore': Kiwi rugby pro reveals why he's fallen out of love with the national game

He's represented the Maori All Blacks and four of the five New Zealand Super Rugby franchise, but now one professional has revealed he...

Martin Devlin: What does Jimmy Gopperth's UK player of the year award say for the British and Irish Lions?

Knock knock.Who's there?Jimmy.Jimmy who?Jimmy Gopperth, England club rugby player of the year.Yep, you read that right.Little Jimmy Gopp...

Teen injured in Wellington rugby match dies

Wellington teenager Daniel Baldwin has died in a coma, after suffering a fatal brain injury during a club rugby game in Porirua over the wee...

Andrew Cox: The Kiwi owner of Rebels Super rugby team who has Australian rugby - and Sanzaar - over a barrel

This is the New Zealander who has the Australian Rugby Union over a $9 million plus barrel and the future of Super Rugby in his hands.Melbou...

Radical rugby shake-up looms after special meeting

Australian rugby and its leadership could be in for a radical shake-up after senior Wallabies helped force the ARU to hold a special General...

Jones willing to pick anyone who qualifies for England

LONDON (AP) " Until the new test rugby eligibility rules kick in, Eddie Jones says he will pick anyone who qualifies for England.World ...

France to play Six Nations game outside Paris

DUBLIN (AP) " France will play a Six Nations rugby match away from the Stade de France for the first time when the team takes on Italy ...

NZRU investigating sale of 'complimentary' Lions tickets

New Zealand Rugby is looking into reports that a pair of complimentary Lions tickets has been sold for $1000.Fairfax reported that two ticke...

Coma vigil: Referee cleared even though player may have played most of game with concussion

Ongoing investigations into a tragic rugby accident in Wellington seem to have cleared the referee of wrongdoing, even though the injured pl...

Rugby: Aussies upset at ongoing Super Rugby uncertainty

Wallabies captain Stephen Moore and leading Australian Test stars have helped force a special General Meeting of the ARU after RUPA joined f...

Rugby: Charlie Ngatai to miss Crusaders clash

Charlie Ngatai's return to rugby has hit a snag, being ruled out of the Chiefs' clash with the Crusaders this weekend.Ngatai develop...

Rugby: Crusaders prepare for fired-up Chiefs in Suva

From one big New Zealand rival to another, the Crusaders are confident they have the players and just as importantly the strategy to beat th...

Dane Coles getting better after head knock

All Blacks hooker Dane Coles' recovery from concussion is progressing well."I took a bit of knock," he told children at Te Hor...

Rugby: Sonny Bill Williams back from concussion for Blues

Sonny Bill Williams gets another chance to impress the All Blacks selectors and help his Blues team to an unlikely playoffs place after he w...

'Team of the week' invites Super Rugby ridicule

Super Rugby's finals system has been heavily criticised recently and now its official social media platform has been mocked for naming a...

First XV wrap: Heart beats size in Harbour First XV action

Takapuna Grammar have made a 2-0 winning start to the North Harbour 1A competition, and certainly turned heads on Saturday with their 27-22 ...

Former Tonga skipper sends support for stricken rugby teen

Former Tongan World Cup captain and Hurricanes star Inoke Afeaki is among a host of rugby players and friends who have taken to social media...

Eddie Jones will pick anyone who qualifies for England

England coach Eddie Jones says he will continue to pick the best available players and doesn't care how long they've been in the cou...

'Some more, brudda!': Israel Dagg embraces Fijian kava session

It's not for the faint-hearted but Crusaders fullback Israel Dagg has well and truly passed the kava session with flying colours on arri...

Lions fan wins trip to New Zealand with passionate speech

For any rugby fan it is a trip to dream of - but now one Welsh supporter is off to watch the Lions thanks to a motivational speech.Stuart Br...

Irish lock throws Chicago into the All Blacks' faces - "we got under their skin"

Remember Chicago. Lions forward Iain Henderson certainly does.Some on both sides of the Lions-All Blacks divide say Ireland's historic w...

All Blacks set to announce Japan test

The All Blacks are likely to play a test match in Japan next year ahead of the 2019 Rugby World Cup.New Zealand Rugby CEO Steve Tew is part ...

Rugby: Otere Black latest target in Blues' endless search for right player to fill No 10 jersey

The Blues probably won't make Super Rugby's playoffs. They deserve to, and if common sense was allowed to prevail, they would.But ch...

Rugby: Fans will pressure Lions, says All Black coach Steve Hansen

All Black coach Steve Hansen is raising the pressure on the British and Irish Lions by questioning whether they will be able to deal with th...

Lions captain Warburton should be available for tour opener

CARDIFF, Wales (AP) " British and Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton should be available for the New Zealand tour opener in less than th...

Rugby: Club delegates' meeting a tame affair but everyone is on the same page

If you were expecting votes of no confidence or other similar actions at last night's meeting of Hawke's Bay rugby club delegates in...

Rugby player, 19, in critical condition after brain injury

A 19-year-old rugby player is in a critical condition in Wellington Hospital after suffering a brain injury in a tragic on-field accident.Th...

Rugby: Wellington player in induced coma following collision

A Wellington Football Club Colts grade player is in Wellington Hospital in an induced coma following a serious incident during a match at Ng...

Rugby player in induced coma after incident at match

A Wellington rugby player is in induced coma following a serious incident during a match on Sunday.Wellington Rugby says the Wellington Foot...

Steve Hansen to Lions: Don't pin hopes on Ireland victory

Steve Hansen has told the Lions not to invest any hope in the fact that Ireland beat the All Blacks 40-29 at Soldier Field in Chicago last N...

Waisake Naholo handed one week ban

Highlanders winger Waisake Naholo has been given a one week ban following a shoulder charge tackle over the weekend.Naholo was shown a red c...

Crazy Sydney rugby player still propping his club scrum aged of 65

Bruce "Crazy" Leigh says rugby has got "much softer".Which is lucky for him, since he is still playing for his Sydney cl...

Rugby: Michael Hooper insists Wallabies have always separated Super Rugby from Tests

Vice-captain Michael Hooper insists Australia's Super Rugby struggles won't affect the national team during next month's three T...

Super Rugby Team of the Week

After a 28 day absence, how good, HOW GOOD, to watch two New Zealand teams go hammer and tongs over 80 enthralling minutes in Christchurch. ...

Jared Payne claims he's a 'converted Irishman' as his Lions selection cops unfriendly fire

British and Irish Lions back Jared Payne has declared he is a converted Irishman after his selection came under severe fire from a former Ir...

Rugby: Lions skipper Sam Warburton set for tour opener

British and Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton should be available for the New Zealand tour opener in less than three weeks, assistant coach ...

How the worst attacking team ever can still make the Super Rugby playoffs

They are the worst attacking side in Super Rugby history through 10 games, but the Melbourne Rebels can still make the playoffs.The Rebels h...

Rugby: Chiefs relieved to re-sign Anton Lienert-Brown

The Chiefs will be relieved that Anton Lienert-Brown has re-signed with them until the end of 2020 after he attracted interest from the tabl...

Rugby: Super dominance - how four New Zealand teams can make semfinals

The Lions' charmed draw which has them avoiding a New Zealand team until the quarter-finals stage at the earliest, combined with a relat...

Counties Manukau stalwarts return home

Two of Counties Manukau rugby's favourite sons - Tim Nanai-Williams and Baden Kerr -are returning this season for the Counties Manukau S...

Gatland blanks the glorious 1971 Lions saying modern players aren't interested in history

Warren Gatland has written off the famous 1971 Lions as being completely irrelevant to the squad he is taking to New Zealand.The Carwyn Jame...

Rugby: 93-year-old Richard Langdon to be guest of NZR at Lions fixture

The last known survivor of the British and Irish Lions' great escape against North Auckland in 1950 is getting to relive his rugby days ...

Rugby: Anton Lienert-Brown, Nathan Harris re-sign with New Zealand Rugby

All Blacks and Chiefs duo Anton Lienert-Brown and Nathan Harris have extended their contracts with New Zealand Rugby.22-year-old Lienert Bro...

Kiwis in Europe: Kiwis dip out on Euro silverware

Murrayfield has proven an unhappy hunting ground for New Zealanders seeking European rugby silverware over the weekend.Saracens defeated Cle...

If the Super Rugby season ended today...

With five rounds remaining in the Super Rugby season, teams are beginning to jostle for position ahead of the playoffs.A lot is to happen wi...

Sopoaga back as Highlanders get on a roll

The Highlanders are likely to lose one of their stars but will welcome back another as the side stops in Perth to face a resurgent Force on ...

Setback for Lions as Warburton won't be risked by Cardiff Blues

Sam Warburton is expected to be given three warm-up games to prove his fitness to face the All Blacks after being told by medical staff he c...

ABs Sevens on improve but South Africa supreme

South Africa have won their second World Series title, but the All Blacks Sevens were much improved in finishing third in Paris.Gone, for th...

Super Rugby's best and worst - round 12

Kris Shannon reviews the best and worst performers from the latest Super Rugby action. Back of the week Ryan Crotty (Crusaders) The impact s...

Justin Marshall: Reducing contact has gone too far

After watching this latest round of Super Rugby, I can't help but feel disheartened by what I would describe as the over-vigilance of co...

Rugby: Finals format farcical

The Blues, after three victories in a row, will have their playoff credentials tested to the fullest by the Stormers in Cape Town next Satur...

Undefeated Saracens retain European Rugby Champions Cup

EDINBURGH, Scotland (AP) " Saracens won successive European Rugby Champions Cups when it beat Clermont 28-17 in a rousing final at Murr...

National club rugby results: May 13

Northland(Premier) Mid Northern 26 Western Sharks 20 Kamo 27 Mid-Western 25OBM 50 Hikurangi 19Otamatea 15 Waipu 15Wellsford 39 Hora Hora 15(...

Crusaders beat Hurricanes 20-12 in Super Rugby

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (AP) " The Crusaders overcame the sternest test so far of their unbeaten start to the Super Rugby season when...

Rugby: MAC captain wary but happy with win

It's fair to say MAC premier rugby team captain Vai Kereti is well placed to comment on the history between his side and Tamatea.Former ...

Rugby: Sharks push Mid Northern to the brink

They were made to work for it by a determined Western Sharks outfit, but Mid Northern continued their winning run with a 26-20 effort at Huk...

Rugby: Scott 'Razor' Robertson masterminds Crusaders' surprise unbeaten run

After toppling the champion Hurricanes in a mid-season showdown that felt like a final, now may be time to give the clown prince of Super Ru...

Rugby: Scott Barrett, Matt Todd latest All Blacks injury concerns ahead of Lions

Crusaders lock Scott Barrett and flanker Matt Todd have joined the growing list of All Blacks wounded in the build-up to the three-test Brit...

Chris Rattue: The problem with NZ rugby commentators

The Crusaders tight five was absolutely magnificent in a hard fought victory in Christchurch. In stark contrast, the Hurricanes tight five w...

Rugby: Israel Dagg on brink of return for buoyant Crusaders

All Blacks fullback Israel Dagg should be available to play for the Crusaders in their next big challenge - the Chiefs in Fiji - after they ...

Rugby: Two test rookies in Black Ferns

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Two new caps highlight the Black Ferns' first squad of 2017.The 30 names for the June home international series with Canada, Australia a...

Rugby: Crusaders remain unbeaten as Kings surprise again

The Crusaders overcame the toughest test of their unbeaten start to Super Rugby when they downed the defending champion Hurricanes 20-12 to ...

Rugby: Depleted All Blacks sevens ease into quarter-final

A depleted All Blacks Sevens should be pleased with their day one work in Paris.They went 3-0 to top Pool B and set up a Cup quarter-final w...

Rugby: Highlanders win ugly at Loftus

When they pore over footage for highlights of Super Rugby 2017, they will gloss over this clash at Loftus.It was uncharacteristically slippe...

First Super Rugby match in Samoa too pricey for locals

Samoan rugby fans are angry at being charged up to $250 to see the Blues take on the Reds in Apia on June 2.The match at Apia Park will be t...

Blues beat South Africa's Cheetahs 50-32 in Super Rugby

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) " Brothers Reiko and Akira Ioane shared three tries Friday as the Auckland-based Blues took a bonus point fr...

Rugby: Crusaders edge titanic tussle

It may sound strange of a team who had won their previous 10 games but tonight was the moment the Crusaders truly became title favourites.By...

Arrests made after brawl between spectators at Hamilton club rugby match

A melee between players escalated into a spectator brawl at a Hamilton club rugby game today, with police required to step-in.Kevin Holmes w...

Live Super Rugby updates: Crusaders v Hurricanes

Follow live coverage as the unbeaten Crusaders take on the high-scoring Hurricanes.Dubbed as potentially the biggest round robin game in Sup...

Australian rugby focused on wrong issues, claims Force CEO

As the Sanzar stalemate drags on and on, Western Force chief executive Mark Sinderberry is digging his heels in over the future of his strug...

Gregor Paul: Super Rugby farce if Lions win title

With all due respect to the Lions, who play a nice brand of football and aren't a bad team at all, it will be ridiculous, bordering on w...

Paul Lewis: Akira Ioane - the most gifted loose forward the game has seen

One of the things about sportswriting is you are sometimes lucky enough to have a clear view of the future. I remember a young loose forward...

Rugby: Anscombe sticks with Wales and Cardiff

Gareth Anscombe likes Wales so much he has decided to stay.The 26-year-old former Blues and Auckland first five has signed a new national du...

Rugby: The worst result for New Zealand Super Rugby teams

The Super Rugby final is still, rather incredibly, three months away, but it's only a slight stretch to say the venue for the showpiece ...

Luke McAlister leaving Toulouse to join Toulon next season

TOULON, France (AP) " Three-time European champion Toulon has signed former New Zealand back Luke McAlister from French rival Toulouse....

Wynne Gray: All eyes on Kieran Read's rigid digit

The countdown to the start of the test series with the Lions will bring greater tension than the road to the 2011 World Cup final.That anxie...

Rugby: ARU stumbling towards status quo

Tick, tock goes the clock and yet Sanzaar seems oblivious to its relentless surge as plans to cut next year's competition to 15 teams co...

Rugby: Patrick Tuipulotu a tough call for ABs selectors

Time is running out a bit for Patrick Tuipulotu. The big man hasn't laid down much of a marker in 2017 to say the All Blacks, nor the Bl...

Rugby: Ruthless Blues too quick for Cheetahs

The shame of the increasing divide between New Zealand teams and the others in this competition is that this Blues performance against the C...

Rugby: Nothing to lose for All Blacks Sevens rookies

They are down on manpower but should be high on motivation.The All Blacks Sevens embark on the last two legs of the World Series tomorrow ni...

Live Super Rugby updates: Blues v Cheetahs

Join us for live coverage of the Blues' Super Rugby match against the Cheetahs at Eden Park.The Cheetahs have lost 10 straight games awa...

Rugby: Continued absense of Dane Coles becoming a source of concern

When Warren Gatland was trying to niggle the All Blacks' last week about their growing injury dramas, it was all water off a duck's ...

Keven Mealamu 'a little bit stink' over tackle of Brian O'Driscoll

Former All Black Keven Mealamu has opened up on his infamous spare-tackle on Brian O'Driscoll which ruled the Irishman out of the Lions ...

Rugby: TJ calls for enjoyment in derby

TJ Perenara is calling for his team to enjoy tomorrow night's eagerly anticipated clash against the Crusaders.That may sound a simple wi...

England great Martin Johnson reveals the All Blacks' secret to success

England rugby great Martin Johnson has the answer to why the All Blacks are so successful and he's spreading the word ahead of the upcom...

Herald Sport Vault: Crusaders triumph in slog in the fog

Super Rugby rivals the Hurricanes and the Crusaders clash in Christchurch tomorrow night in a vital derby game. The most famous match betwee...

Why your Super Rugby team will win this week

What the Opta Stats say ahead of the latest round of Super Rugby including the big local derby between the Hurricanes and the Crusaders. Blu...

Rugby: Jones unfazed by 'Group of Death' challenge

Eddie Jones jokes he will visit Japanese temples to "pray really hard" before embracing England's presence in the World Cup...

Gregory Paul: Learning to relax in land of rising sun will be vital

For now, the hoopla around the next World Cup will be about who has been draw to play who and how that will play out in terms of knockout pe...

Rugby: ARU, Waratahs rule out bid for NRL star

The NSW Waratahs and Australian Rugby Union have ruled out making a play for Sydney-bound rugby league superstar Cooper Cronk.Wallabies coac...

Gray Matters: At last - an all-Kiwi cracker

We've had some A-grade entertainment from high-wire trick-cyclist Beauden Barrett to fan our Super Rugby interest but a month without an...

Rugby: Ioane a force for resurgent Blues side

The challenge thrown at Akira Ioane to up his work rate, increase his physicality and make his presence felt in Super Rugby has been accepte...

Rugby: Classy crusaders given clues on stopping Canes

As the Crusaders travelled home from South Africa after their two bonus-point victories which kept them at the top of the Super Rugby table,...

All Blacks draw Springboks in 2019 Rugby World Cup pool

KYOTO, Japan (AP) " New Zealand will face its archrival South Africa in the 2019 Rugby World Cup pool stage in Japan and Six Nations ch...

Rugby: Highlanders injury crisis continues

The Highlanders have lost a fifth loose forward to injury.Number eight Luke Whitelock has been ruled out of Sunday morning's Super Rugby...

World Rugby extends period of residential eligibility

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) " World Rugby has moved to substantially tighten the criteria under which a player from one country can qu...

Rugby: Ryan Crotty returns to Crusaders starting XV for Hurricanes clash

Crusaders vice-captain and All Blacks midfielder Ryan Crotty has been reinstated into the Super Rugby side's starting XV for Saturday...

Rugby: British and Irish Lions players will run social media committee to decide on publishing dos and don'ts

The British & Irish Lions will allow a "committee" of players to produce a social-media policy for the squad during their tour...

Former Crusader to face Hurricanes

Former Crusader Reed Prinsep will face his old team when he runs out for the Hurricanes in Saturday's Super Rugby derby in Christchurch....

Eddie Jones on Rugby World Cup draw: 'We better start praying'

England coach Eddie Jones has given his players two years to become 'bullet-proof like James Bond' after his side were pitched into ...

RWC countdown starts for Black Ferns

Tomorrow's Black Ferns' final trial in Palmerston North represents the first tangible step towards August's Women's Rugby Wo...

Dan Carter inducted into RPA Hall of Fame

All Blacks great Dan Carter was inducted into the Rugby Players' Association Hall of Fame this morning."I'm honoured to be indu...

US rugby player left paralysed after accident in national championship game

California-Berkeley rugby player Robert Paylor's life changed in an instant on Saturday when a freak accident during the Bears' 43-1...

Rugby: Ben Barba axed from French rugby

Ben Barba's French rugby dream is reportedly over, just three months after it began.Despite signing a $2.5 million two-year deal, Barba ...

Bryan Habana says 'Boks must beat All Blacks in the pool stage, but doesn't sound confident

Springboks great Bryan Habana says facing the All Blacks in the World Cup pool stage is "not ideal" for the battling South African...

Rugby World Cup 2019 draw: Four key clashes

The nations competing at the 2019 Rugby World Cup discovered who they will face in the group stages last night, with several intriguing fixt...

South African government approves 2023 Rugby WCup bid

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) " South Africa's sports minister has lifted a ban on the rugby union hosting major events, opening the...

How the 2019 Rugby World Cup could play out

With the Rugby World Cup 2019 draw revealed last night in Tokyo, many All Blacks fans will be looking beyond the pool play and trying to wor...

All Blacks face pool B hoodoo

England may have drawn the 'pool of death' but the All Blacks will feature in the unwanted Pool B for the 2019 World Cup, a pool let...

Roberts leading Wales on 2-test rugby tour in June

CARDIFF, Wales (AP) " Centre Jamie Roberts will captain Wales for the first time when he leads them to the south Pacific for rugby test...

Rugby: Old foes All Blacks and South Africa to face off at Japan 2019

The All Blacks have drawn their old rivals South Africa in their 2019 World Cup pool.In a glittering ceremony tonight in the Japanese city o...

Live updates: Rugby World Cup 2019 draw

Who will the All Blacks be facing when they defend their title? Join us for live updates for the 2019 Rugby World Cup draw.The image of Rich...

Rugby: Patrick Tuipulotu targets explosive return for Blues

Patrick Tuipulotu has used his five weeks on the sidelines with a back injury to reflect on his below-par recent form and insists he will be...

Rugby: Out of the Box Podcast May 10

Presented by Daniel McHardy, Nigel Yalden and Brian Ashby. The boys discuss this weekend's mega clash of the Hurricanes and Crusaders. T...

Rugby: All Blacks should be worried about Wallabies

It's tempting to scoff at Michael Cheika's claims that despite the catastrophic effort of Australia's teams in Super Rugby, the ...

Tennis stars Serena and Venus Williams and All Blacks Ardie and Julian Savea help fund Kaikoura swimming pool

A charity tennis match pitting superstar sisters Venus and Serena Williams against All Black brothers Julian and Ardie Savea will help fund ...

Lions squad given 64 items of clothing including $1100 velvet jacket

Lions stars were kitted out with a staggering 64 items of clothing and accessories yesterday, as they met for the first time ahead of the to...

Rugby: Sonny Bill Williams out with concussion

Sonny Bill Williams has been officially ruled out of the Blues team for Friday night's Super Rugby match against the Cheetahs at Eden Pa...

New Zealand to play Samoa in Lions warmup

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) " New Zealand has confirmed it will play a one-off rugby test against Samoa on June 16, eight days before ...

South African government approves 2023 Rugby World Cup bid

South Africa's new sports minister today lifted a ban on the rugby federation hosting major events, opening the way for it to submit a b...

Dentists go mobile to reach needy West Auckland children

Dentists are going mobile to reach children in West Auckland whose families can't afford to get to hospital appointments.A $116,000 gran...

Who we want the All Blacks to draw for the 2019 Rugby World Cup

The 2019 Rugby World Cup draw takes place later tonight where the All Blacks will discover their opponents for the first phase of the tourna...

Rugby: Japan offers pioneering World Cup presence

It is a measure of what Japan might offer to the rugby fraternity that even a wizened hack has a frisson of anticipation as a bag is packed ...

Argentina lurks as dangerous floater in Rugby World Cup draw

New Zealand, South Africa and Argentina all in the same pool at the next Rugby World Cup?The prospect could soon become a reality.The draw f...

Gregor Paul: Super Rugby's greatest shame

As Super Rugby twists itself in knots trying to work out how it can successfully reduce itself in size next year, the greatest shame of all ...

Watch: Chiefs scare-cam doesn't bother Stephen Donald

The legend of Stephen Donald continues to grow.The Chiefs' second-five was a target in the latest 'Chiefs TV Scare Cam' producti...

Rugby: Sonny Bill Williams in doubt for Blues v Cheetahs

Sonny Bill Williams' concussion is likely to keep him out of the Blues' team to play the Cheetahs at Eden Park on Friday.Midfielder ...

Team of the week: Brilliant James Lowe at best

A clean sweep for New Zealand teams in the latest round of Super Rugby may have put a smile on the face of most fans; however it gave Radio ...

All you need to know: Rugby World Cup 2019 draw

The image of Richie McCaw hoisting the Webb Ellis Cup aloft at Twickenham 18 months ago may only just be beginning to fade in the minds of m...

All Blacks confident top players will be fit

The All Blacks are confident they'll have the full contingent of players available for their only warm up test for the British and Irish...

First XV wrap: Timaru BHS hot to trot

Timaru BHS just missed out on the UC Championship semifinals in 2016, but look well equipped, on the evidence of the first two rounds, to pu...

Lions, Chiefs win again in Super Rugby

HAMILTON, New Zealand (AP) " Center Charlie Ngatai scored a try to mark his return to Super Rugby after a 364-day battle with concussio...

Rugby: Jordie Barrett to stay with Hurricanes

It's official: Jordie Barrett will stay with the Hurricanes, meaning the New Zealand Under 20s will not have access to potentially their...

British and Irish Lions mark squad get-together by dressing a dog up as a lion

On the day that the 37-man strong British and Irish Lions squad assembled for their first ever team photo of a busy wnter, the strangest pic...

All Blacks-Samoa game confirmed, along with surprising curtainraiser

The All Blacks will play Samoa at Eden Park on June 16, eight days before the first Lions test in AucklandThere will also be a surprising cu...

Irish flyer Sean O'Brien says the Lions must attack the All Blacks to have any chance

Irish flanker Sean O'Brien says the historic win over the All Blacks in Chicago last year "counts for nothing" when it comes t...

Argentina lurks as dangerous floater in Rugby World Cup draw

New Zealand, South Africa and Argentina all in the same pool at the next Rugby World Cup?The prospect could soon become a reality.The draw f...

British and Irish Lions squad take official photo

The British and Irish Lions squad met up for the first time overnight ahead of their tour to New Zealand in June. The Lions' official Tw...

Hurricanes beat Stormers 41-22 in Super Rugby

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) " The Hurricanes scored seven tries, including four from Beauden Barrett crosskicks, to beat the Stormers ...

Rugby: Hurricanes prepped for Crusaders challenge

The Hurricanes play just their second New Zealand conference clash since March 18 - when Dane Coles was injured - on Saturday against the Cr...

Aussie view: Gap between Australian and Kiwi rugby stretching even wider

Rugby's transtasman cringe grows greater every weekend because men, women and now boys are all battling the inferiority complex.The loss...

Opinion: Get ready, the Lions fans are coming

Wow - 21,000 is a lot of extra people to fit into our little city. But bring it on, I say.The Lions tour is just weeks away, with the side a...

Overseas dominance: New Zealand's Super Rugby teams making history

New Zealand's Super Rugby sides are winning overseas at a rate never seen before.Away victories for the Highlanders, Blues and Crusaders...

Rejected Lion hits out at Warren Gatland

Mike Brown has hit out at Warren Gatland's decision to leave him out of the British and Irish Lions squad for the tour to New Zealand.Br...

Kiwis in Europe: Dan Carter rescues Racing

The regular season is over in Europe, but there are plenty of high profile Kiwis still in contention for silverware over the next few weeks....

Why Aussie great John Eales is learning the haka

If John Eales could have his time again, there's one thing he'd change.July 6, 1996, at Athletic Park in Wellington, Eales and his W...

Former Hurricanes fullback named in England training squad

Former Hurricanes and Wellington outside back Jason Woodward has been included in England coach Eddie Jones' training squad.Woodward joi...

Super Rugby: Best and worst - round 11

Kris Shannon reviews the best and worst performers from the latest Super Rugby action. Back of the week: Rieko Ioane - Blues Of all the gaud...

Rugby: England halfback Ben Youngs pulls out of Lions tour

England halfback Ben Youngs yesterday announced that he has withdrawn from the Lions tour to New Zealand for family reasons.The 27-year-old ...

Rugby: Blues win despite Waratahs fightback

Not even three converted tries for the Waratahs in the last 12 minutes could take the shine off the Blues' 40-33 victory in Sydney.It wa...

Rugby: Great derby record could be key for Chiefs

With so little separating the top Kiwi sides in Super Rugby, playoff seedings will be determined by how they perform against one another.And...

Rugby: Sonny Bill Williams' message for Australian rugby

Sonny Bill Williams has urged Australia's professional players to fight through their biggest performance crisis in Super Rugby history....

National club rugby results: May 6

Northland(Premier) Hikurangi 34 Otamatea 12 Mid Northern 22 Hora Hora 17Kamo 27 Waipu 18Wellsford 45 Mid-Western 16 Old Boys-Marist 26 Weste...

Rugby: All Blacks set to face France in UAE next year

The All Blacks could be in line to play France in the United Arab Emirates next year in what would be an historic test match.According to ES...

Concussed Sonny Bill Williams joins All Blacks injury list

Sonny Bill Williams has joined the All Blacks injury crisis list, with the Blues back's immediate future in doubt because of concussion....

Rugby: New Zealand U20s thrash Australia

New Zealand Under 20s - 43Australian Under 20s - 6 The New Zealand Under 20s have swept the Oceania series on the Gold Coast following a dec...

Rugby: Ben Youngs withdraws from Lions squad for family reasons

Ben Youngs has withdrawn from the British and Irish Lions tour to New Zealand for family reasons. Leicester, Youngs' English club, said ...

Rugby: All Blacks, Barbarians clash confirmed

New Zealand Rugby's confirmed the long-rumoured game against the Barbarians to kick off the All Blacks end of year tour in early Novembe...

Rugby: Crusaders run riot against Bulls

The Crusaders march on.They ran riot at Loftus, once an almost impregnable rugby fortress, scoring 10 tries to three in an extraordinarily o...

Rugby: Lead-up matches suit Lions

Lions coaching staff have endorsed what has been described as a suicidal itinerary, when they visit New Zealand over June and July.Former Li...

Rugby: Ioane brothers star as Blues break Sydney drought

It's maybe no surprise the Blues won in Sydney, but it certainly was a little shocking how easily they did it.Australian rugby is going ...

Rugby: Chiefs run rampant over Reds

Charlie Ngatai is back and, judging by their drubbing of the Reds, so are the Chiefs.Some would argue they never went away, given tonight...

Live Super Rugby updates: Blues v Waratahs

Live updates of the Super Rugby clash between the Blues and the Waratahs from Allianz Stadium in Sydney.The Blues have won each of their las...

Live Super Rugby updates: Chiefs v Reds

Join us for live coverage of the Super Rugby clash between the Chiefs and the Reds. The Chiefs have won 24 of their last 28 games on home tu...

Rugby: Beware the internet rugby superstar

The internet is a darned thing for building teenage rugby sensations who, on the basis of 30 seconds of Youtube footage, are going to be the...

Rugby: Steven Luatua bang in the All Blacks mix

Loose forwards keep dropping and as they do the importance of Steven Luatua to the All Blacks keeps climbing.In the space of two weeks the A...

Ruatoria rugby referees' ultimate haka mash up video celebrates te reo Maori

For more than a century Kiwi rugby players have been performing haka before matches and now two referees have joined in on the fun - recreat...

Rugby: Springbok star Bryan Habana denies reports of his death in Paris drive-by shooting

Bryan Habana has posted a video on Twitter with the message that he is "doing well", after reports that he had been killed in Fran...

Rugby: Highlanders comeback like watching America's Cup collapse

Seventeen points down with only a few minutes remaining, Highlanders coach Tony Brown admits he had already given up the ghost on his side...

Rugby: Highlanders produce miracle comeback to sink Cheetahs

The Highlanders scored three tries in the last five minutes to record a stunning comeback win over the Cheetahs in South Africa.The Cheetahs...

Rugby: Liam Squire injury adds to All Blacks injury worries

All Blacks loose forwards depth face another test, after Liam Squire left the field injured during the first half of the southerners' Su...

NZ visit for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle?

Is Prince Harry - and his glamourous partner Meghan Markle - set to join the British & Irish Lions' travelling troupe of supporting ...

Gregor Paul: Gatland long shot for All Blacks job

It makes a great story, this idea that if Warren Gatland can coach the Lions to victory in New Zealand, he'll push himself into pole pos...

Rugby: Midfield minefield means Crotty, Fekitoa left in limbo over futures

Although there remains no clear sense of a pecking order among the All Blacks' midfield resources, it's unlikely either Ryan Crotty ...

Rugby: Blues brace for Tahs backlash

The Waratahs are targeting their match against the Blues as something approaching redemption after their last match at home, an atrocious de...

Wynne Gray: Ngatai's still in ABs mix if he stays in the game

A year ago rugby pessimists were overwhelmed with slurry. In the eyes of the amateur selectors, the All Blacks midfield was fast becoming a ...

Rugby: Hurricanes hold off improved Stormers

Few saw this coming.We predicted the Hurricanes would secure a bonus point win in Wellington, but not that the score would be tied at 22-all...

Live updates: Hurricanes v Stormers

Can the Hurricanes continue the Stormers' miserable tour of New Zealand? Follow our live coverage. by Sohil Kumar via Wespeakrugby Media...

Rugby: New Zealand U20's hot favourites to beat Australia

New Zealand and Australia lock horns tomorrow night in an Oceania Under 20s series showdown on the Gold Coast.New Zealand have been largely ...

Rugby: Auckland first XV comp kicks off

Auckland's 1A First XV competition kicks off tomorrow with several schools again in contention for a coveted semifinal berth.St Kentiger...

Rugby: Blues, Crusaders and Chiefs to perform unique pre-match haka for Lions

Three of New Zealand's Super Rugby franchises are set to make history during the British and Irish Lions tour.The Blues, Crusaders and t...

Rugby: Anton Lienert-Brown hoping to rediscover attacking spark for Chiefs

With all the attention on one Chiefs midfielder tomorrow, the other will be hoping his season can also kick into gear.Charlie Ngatai has und...

Rugby: Schoolboy sensation Etene Nanai may not be Warriors-bound

Auckland schoolboy sensation Etene Nanai may not be rugby league and Warriors-bound after all.On Wednesday, it was revealed that the Warrior...

Former Wallaby Justin Harrison - 'A stranger saved me from suicide'

Justin Harrison, the former Australia forward, considered suicide during his playing career following the breakdown of his first marriage.Ha...

All Blacks warned if they target Maro Itoje

Lions coach Warren Gatland is welcoming the All Blacks to target physical forward Maro Itoje, just to see how he will respond.Gatland believ...

Rugby: Whetu Douglas to return to the Crusaders

Whetu Douglas is set to make a welcome return to the Crusaders.Douglas, who had an excellent provincial season with Waikato, proved to be ju...

Rugby: Injuries no bad thing for All Blacks

There's nothing more misunderstood in rugby than how coaches feel about injuries.The current assumption is that All Blacks coach Steve H...

Rugby: Charlie Ngatai to play first match in a year

Almost a year to the day since he last pulled on a Chiefs jersey, Charlie Ngatai is set to return to Super Rugby on his home park.Ngatai hea...

Rugby: Hurricanes homecoming for Stormers midfielder Shaun Treeby

Tomorrow night will be a homecoming for Stormers No 12 Shaun Treeby.The 28-year-old played 71 matches for the Wellington Lions from 2009-16 ...

Rugby: Depleted All Blacks Sevens squad named for Paris, London

The All Blacks Sevens are missing no less than nine players through injury, including their captain, plus their talented young playmaker for...

All Blacks hooker Dane Coles showing concussion symptoms

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) " Symptoms of concussion are complicating the Super Rugby return of All Blacks hooker Dane Coles following...

Rugby: Parsons - Blues ready to fight fire with fire against Waratahs

The Blues are ready to "fight fire with fire" against the Waratahs in Sydney as the Australian team seeks to break the stranglehol...

Rugby: Piers Francis returns for Blues

Blues first-five Piers Francis has returned from a wrist injury which ruled him out of his team's bonus point victory over the Bumbies a...

Former All Black Doug Rollerson dies after battle with cancer

Former All Black Doug Rollerson has lost his battle with cancer. Fairfax Media have reported that the 63-year-old died on Wednesday night.Ro...

Todd Blackadder's naked fury with 10 of his Bath players in hot water over streak

Todd Blackadder has landed in the middle of a streaking drama after a Bath team social went badly astray.The Daily Mail reports that the for...

Rugby: Warren Gatland gives upbeat Lions fitness update

British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland has delivered an upbeat fitness bulletin on three members of his squad. Captain Sam Warburton, ...

Whangarei beds all booked up for Lions match

Rugby fans rushing to book rooms in Whangarei on the day the British and Irish Lions play at Toll Stadium are out of luck - "no vacancy...

Gregor Paul: Transparency best policy with Coles

A curiosity, as has emerged in the case of Dane Coles, is the last thing rugby needs in its on-going battle to show how seriously it takes c...

New head for NZ's biggest school Rangitoto College

A principal who asked students to run a teacher training day has won the top job at New Zealand's biggest school, Rangitoto College.The ...

Chris Rattue: Pardon the interruption but Charlie Ngatai should have retired

Hardly a day goes by without the topic of sports concussion raising its tragic head.The horrific truth is everywhere, potential solutions in...

Tony Veitch: Eden Park overload

Fair to say our National Stadium is going to see plenty of big time Rugby when the Lions hit town in just under a month.Top of the pops, is ...

Rugby: Out of the Box podcast May 3

Rugby commentators Daniel McHardy, Nigel Yalden and Brian Ashby present Out of the Box rugby podcast.The boys look at New Zealand's hook...

Rugby: Dane Coles out with concussion

The world's best hooker is now under a concussion cloud.Hurricanes coach Chris Boyd revealed today at the team naming media session that...

Sir Colin Meads in hospital with 'stomach pains'

Former All Black legend, Sir Colin Meads, has been admitted to hospital with "stomach pains". The much-loved rugby great, 80, was ...

Canterbury Rugby launches anti-racism campaign following incidents of racial abuse

Tackling discrimination on and off the field is the new name of the game for the Canterbury Rugby Union, which has launched a campaign to fi...

Midweek Fixture: Former All Black takes his own life

A few days before the nation stopped on April 25 to remember and celebrate our brave, an All Black died of his own hand.They'll never co...

Zinzan Brooke picks out a soft Lions forward

All Black great Zinzan Brooke has labelled one of the Lions forwards as soft.Brooke says the Welsh No. 8 Taulupe Faletau lacks the "mon...

Rugby: Randell and Tremain resign

Call it a catastrophic blow for Hawke's Bay rugby and you would be bang on.Two blokes seen as the future of the game in terms of adminis...

Springbok's kidnapping ordeal: I heard them say 'we have to shoot him'

Springboks and Lions centre Rohan Janse van Rensburg has opened up about a frightening ordeal last week when he was convinced robbers who en...

Rugby: Dane Coles' calf struggle still a concern

Of all the various injury concerns mounting for the All Blacks, the only one likely to be causing coach Steve Hansen any lingering concern i...

Gregor Paul: Welcome to home of lollies and chips

It's time for non-rugby followers to become experts. It is time for New Zealanders, who normally wouldn't care, to start voicing opi...

Chiefs beat Sunwolves, Waratahs edge Reds in Super Rugby

Flyhalf Bernard Foley kicked seven goals from eight attempts for 19 points as the New South Wales Waratahs rallied to beat the Queensland Re...

New Zealand set for Lions Tour kick-off

As more than 20,000 international rugby fans prepare to head to New Zealand for the Lions Tour, the country is preparing to put its best foo...

Rugby: NZ U20s make short work of Samoa