Rugby
Sam Cane to appear before judiciary after World Cup red card
The fallout from the World Cup final loss continues for All Blacks captain Sam Cane.
'Gutting': All Blacks fans' dreams shattered after loss
The Rugby World Cup dream was crushed for thousands of All Blacks fans across the country after the 12-11 defeat by South Africa.
World cup final: All Blacks fans get ready for history-making game
The All Blacks are carrying a weight of expectation from their fans and are on the brink of making history at the Rugby World Cup. On Sunday morning, they could become the first country to win four… Video, Audio
One more try is all Will Jordan needs for new benchmark
All Blacks wing Will Jordan could make some personal history in the World Cup final against South Africa.
Rugby World Cup: Fans show up for England-SA semi despite miserable Paris weather
England take on South Africa in what will be a rematch of the 2019 final, where a total of 26 players from both previous world cup teams return for another go at triumph.
Recap: Black Ferns take on France in WXV1 competition
Trace back through the thrills and the spills of the Black Ferns vs France opening match in the new global competition WXV1, with the RNZ play-by-play by Simon Wraight.
How the world reacted: All Blacks reach RWC final
Rugby pundits from around the globe have heaped praise on the All Blacks' dominant performance and shown ample sympathy for the "outmatched" Argentinians.
French Rugby fans devastated after team crashes out of World Cup
The Rugby World Cup hosts are out, after a one point loss to South Africa at Stade de France. It was a try-fest, in a frenetic match in Paris. French fans had dared to dream this was their chance to… Audio
Global reactions to the All Blacks RWC quarter-final victory
Global media have reacted to the blockbuster All Blacks defeat against Ireland in the Rugby World Cup quarter-final with glittering praise for the Kiwi's and commiseration for the Irish "nightmare".
In photos: The fans and the craic - All Blacks v Ireland at the Rugby World Cup
Green and black have flooded the Stade de France as fans pack in for the Ireland vs All Blacks Rugby World Cup quarter-final in Paris, with flags, fun outfits and a strong sense of craic.
'We really want to win the respect back of people that we've hurt' - Weber
All Blacks and Hawke's Bay halfback Brad Weber says they need to win back the respect of the rugby community after breaking the Ranfurly Shield.
Rugby: Samoa make four changes for Japan clash as Tonga to miss Fifita
Manu Samoa have made four changes to the side for their Pool D must-win match against Japan in Toulouse on Friday morning New Zealand time.
Live: Rugby World Cup - Samoa v Argentina
Samoa is looking to back up their first-up Pool D win over Chile when they take on Argentina tonight. Follow all the action from the 3.45am kick-off with RNZ's live blog.
NRL: It's over for the Warriors but the fans' pride is strong
The mood among New Zealanders after the Warriors' 42-12 loss to the Broncos was not to be sad that the 2023 season had ended, but happy that it happened.
Training run ruined: Red card creates crisis
Analysis - It was nice to see the All Blacks clicking into gear, flicking some great passes and not kicking away the ample ball they provided for themselves.
Rugby World Cup: Cut the corporate speak boys, time to get nasty
Opinion - Right now, the positive signs that we saw in the first five tests of the year seem an awful long time ago, Jamie Wall writes. Video
Moana Pasifika sign World Cup winner Julian Savea
All Blacks World Cup winner Julian Savea has signed for Moana Pasifika for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season.
Miracle Fai'ilangi among trio re-signed for Moana Pasifika for 2024 season
Three more players have re-signed with Moana Pasifika for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season
Family Faith Footy: Pacific rugby story brings All Black great to tears
A new Pacific rugby documentary has been released about the sacrifices made by some of the world's greatest players.
Samoans rattle Ireland as Fiji climbs to 7th after famous win
Pacific rivals Manu Samoa and the Flying Fijians have shown the world they will be a force to reckon with at the Rugby World Cup, which kicks off in less than two weeks in France.