Colin Meads
"There was also a question of representing the black and coloured people of South Africa"
Rugby legend Sir Bryan Williams made All Blacks rugby history as the first player of Pasifika blood to play in Apartheid-era South Africa in the early 1970s. He talks to Sonia Yee about the cultural… Audio
New book paints birth of New Zealand rugby in different light
Dr. Ron Palenski's new book, Our Game: New Zealand Rugby at 150 offers a fresh take on the beginnings of the game of rugby in this country, with the veteran scribe offering new evidence of a game that… Audio
Sir Peter Snell: NZ's Sportsperson of the 20th Century
Veteran sports commentator Keith Quinn joins the show to offer his thoughts on the once-in-a-lifetime New Zealand athlete Sir Peter Snell, who died yesterday at his home in Dallas, Texas at the age of… Audio
NZ Biography: Sir Colin Meads
To coincide with the start of the Rugby World Cup in Japan, today's biography covers the life of Sir Colin Meads. Audio, Gallery
King Country local Bud Snowden recalls Sir Colin Meads
King Country local Bud Snowden recalls Sir Colin Meads watching his team from the sidelines, back when he was too little to even do up his boots. Video, Audio
Tributes continue to flow from Sir Colin Meads' hometown
People have been visiting the statue of him, which was unveiled in the main street of Te Kuiti just two months ago, and local schools paid their respects Video, Audio
Sir Colin Meads in his own words
Tributes are pouring in from around the world for the All Black legend Sir Colin Meads, who died at 81, after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Here's an excerpt from his interview with Nine to Noon in… Audio
BG Williams: 'I'd still get goosebumps' in his company
New Zealand has lost a fantastic role model with the death of rugby legend Sir Colin Meads, says former All Black Bryan Williams.
Sir Colin Meads statue unveiled in Te Kuiti
Thousands gathered to pay their respects to Colin Meads when the rugby legend's statue was unveiled in Te Kuiti. Audio
Statue for Colin Meads
A bronze statue of All Black legend, Sir Colin Meads, is about to be unveiled in Te Kuiti. Former All Black and team-mate, Bryan Williams is there. Audio
Larger than life bronze statue to memorialise All Blacks great Sir Colin Meads
All Black great Sir Colin 'pinetree' Meads is about to be immortalised in bronze. The statue will be unveiled this afternoon in Sir Colin's hometown of Te Kuiti. Audio
All Blacks win Championship, McCaw hailed by experts
The All Blacks have won the Rugby Championship for the third year in a row after defeating Argentina 34-13 in Buenos Aires yesterday. Audio
Biographer and rugby player look back at Sir Fred Allen's life
The funeral for the former All Black player and coach, Sir Fred Allen, will be held at midday this Wednesday in a 700-seater hall at Auckland's Eden Park. Audio
All Black greats discuss Rugby World Cup final
Susie talked to Sir Brian Lochore and Sir Colin Meads. Audio
Odds on for an All Black's Rugby World Cup win.
The All Blacks now take on the unpredictable French team 'Les Bleus' in the Rugby World Cup final. Joining the programme with comment are, All Black great, Sir Colin Meads and rugby journalist, from… Audio
All Black captain first ever player to reach test centenary
The All Blacks captain, Richie McCaw, will become the first New Zealander to play one hundred Test matches when his side runs out against France on Saturday night. Audio
Fundraising calf scheme celebrates 25th birthday
One of the simplest and more successful fundraising programmes is celebrating its 25th birthday. Audio
Arise Sir Colin - Meads to accept knighthood
We'll have to get used to knowing Colin Meads as more than just "Colin Meads". It will be Sir Colin, at least officially. Audio
Knighthoods reinstatement
The reinstatement will be ready by June, for a new round of Queen's Birthday honours. Audio
Pinetree Meads' Pinetree Farm
Colin Meads may be a rugby legend, but in the IHC world he's also idolised. Audio