Lions
Surprises in Lions squad to be named tonight
Warren Gatland will reveal his British and Irish Lions squad for the daunting tour of New Zealand tonight, when talk in rugby clubs across the region will quickly switch from who will be on the plane…
Samoa likely opponent for All Blacks ahead of Lions series
The All Blacks are almost certain to play a test match before their first game against the British and Irish Lions in June, with Samoa looming as the likely opponent.
Black Ferns to take on world's best in June
The Black Ferns will play Canada, Australia and England in an international rugby series in June.
Some tickets still available for Lions series
The three British and Irish Lions Tests in New Zealand this year are sold out but tickets are still available for most of the other games.
Gatland turns down Chiefs job
New Zealand rugby coach Warren Gatland says he was sounded out about the Chiefs Super Rugby coaching job but ruled himself out.
Schmidt won't be a part of Lions
The Ireland rugby coach Joe Schmidt says he will not be joining Warren Gatland's British and Irish Lions coaching staff.
Hurricanes open Super Rugby defence against Sunwolves
The Hurricanes will open their Super Rugby title defence in Tokyo next year with a round one clash on February 25th against Japan's Sunwolves.
Gatland confirmed as Lions coach
Warren Gatland will attempt to lead the British and Irish Lions to a first series victory over the All Blacks in 46 years next year after being confirmed as coach.
Warren Gatland set to be renamed Lions coach
Wales rugby coach Warren Gatland is the right man to lead the British and Irish Lions on their tour of New Zealand next year, says former player Martyn Williams.
'Scary ass' cows
Why Dr Neil Jordan of the University of New South Wales and the Botswana Predator Conservation Trust is painting fake eyes on cows' bottoms in Africa! Audio, Gallery
Joseph confident of his Highlanders away from home
Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph says his side is a good away team and they're confident of success in the Super Rugby semi-final against the Lions.
Lions captain Warren Whiteley won't play semi-final
The Lions' captain Warren Whiteley has failed to recover from a calf problem and will miss the Super Rugby semi-final against the Highlanders.
Highlanders have the luxury of 8 days to prepare
The Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph says it's been a bit of a luxury to have 8 days to prepare for their Super Rugby semi-final against the Lions At Ellis Park this weekend.
Crusaders well beaten by Lions
The Lions scored two tries inside the opening seven minutes which laid the platform for a 42-25 Super Rugby quarterfinal victory over the Crusaders at Ellis Park.
Super Rugby: Crusaders vs Lions
Super Rugby: The Crusaders take on the Lions in Johannesburg. Follow LIVE commentary of the quarter-final here.
Lions thrash Blues
Super Rugby: The Lions have beaten the Blues 43 -5 in Johannesburg. Look back at our match commentary.
O'Driscoll backs Gatland for Lions job
Wales coach Warren Gatland would probably be the best person to coach the Lions in New Zealand next year, according to former Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll.
Lions too strong for Sunwolves
The Japan Sunwolves didn't get the Super Rugby debut they were looking for, going down 26-13 to the Lions in front of a sold-out Tokyo crowd.
Lion cubs bred to be shot by foreign hunters
Safari operator and environmental writer Ian Michler has exposed a multi million dollar industry in South Africa, where lions are bred in captivity to be shot by trophy hunters
And that the practice… Audio, Gallery
Southern Story for 15 September 2011 - Orana Wildlife Park
Tired of the rumblings in the concrete jungle, Sage Forest heads out to Orana Wildlife Park in Christchurch for a close encounter with the King of the Jungle. Audio