Rugby
Outsiders given All Blacks chance
Several fringe players will get great opportunities to establish themselves in the team this year, All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says.
Rugby unions post first loss in four years
New Zealand's combined 14 provincial rugby unions have posted a substantial deficit in the 2015 financial year - the first loss in four years.
As it happened: All Blacks v Australia
The All Blacks thrashed Australia 42-8 in the first Bledisloe Cup Test for the year in Sydney. Follow all the action with a live blog from RNZ Sport's Max Towle.
Chiefs coach signs with Glasgow Warriors
The Chiefs rugby coach Dave Rennie will take over as head coach of Scotland's Glasgow Warriors after next year's Super Rugby season.
All Blacks meet Wallabies in first Bledisloe test on Saturday
Two rugby greats go head to head on Morning Report as the trans Tasman rivalry between the All Blacks and Wallabies ramps up agaun with the first Bledisloe Cup test in Sydney tomorrow night. Audio
Why Fiji's culture also deserves a medal
Sports Call - Fiji can teach us a few things about sport, including how to win with honour and humility, writes Alex Perrottet.
It's time to tackle men behaving badly
Opinion - Following last week's Chiefs-stripper scandal, there was a lot of 'boys will be boys' excuses. It's time for New Zealand to grow up, writes Greg Dixon.
Sir Colin Meads diagnosed with cancer
All Black great Sir Colin Meads has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Audio
You blew us away: Fans celebrate Hurricanes
A parade to celebrate the Hurricanes' first Super Rugby title has rolled through the capital. Video
'I'm not leaving until that last game'
Sonny Bill Williams - injured during NZ's shock loss to Japan - says he won't return home for surgery until his rugby sevens team's last game at Rio. Audio
No charges over Chiefs end-of-season party
Police will not be taking action against the Chiefs rugby players who allegedly mistreated a woman hired as a stripper.
Wild weather delays Hurricanes parade
A parade celebrating the Hurricanes winning the Super Rugby title has been postponed because of cold, wet weather.
Hurricanes win Super Rugby competition
The Hurricanes' losing streak in the Super Rugby competition ended when they won on Saturday night, for the very first time. Audio
Hurricanes out to end 20 years of hurt
The Hurricanes are back on the brink of claiming their first Super Rugby title, yet fellow upstarts the Lions stand in their way.
Police speak to woman at centre of Chiefs controversy
A stripper who spoke out about alleged abuse by members of the Chiefs says she has spoken to police and wants to help other women in her situation. Audio
Last of Super Rugby final tickets sold today
200 Super Rugby fans were in luck this afternoon as the Hurricanes put the last of its tickets on sale for tomorrow's final against the Lions. Audio
Gallagher spokeswoman apologises for stripper comments
A major sponsor of the Chiefs has apologised for saying a stripper "opened herself up to bad behaviour" when she chose to take her clothes off for rugby players.
Hurricanes fans believe they can
Sports Call - After 20 years of perpetual disappointment, it would be easy for Hurricanes fans to fear the worst heading into tomorrow night's Super Rugby final.
Chiefs players unlikely to be fired - Players' Association
Chiefs players accused of touching and verbally abusing a stripper at an end-of-season party are unlikely to be fired, the Rugby Players' Association says.
'If someone is saying no to you, it means no'
The stripper who says members of the Chiefs touched her inappropriately has told Checkpoint with John Campbell she had to slam a man's head into the ground to "enforce that I meant no". Video
