Rugby
Super Rugby's Chiefs thrash Wales
Wales have had the worst possible dress rehearsal for the second test against the All Blacks, humbled 40-7 by the Chiefs in Hamilton.
Chiefs set to take on Wales in Hamilton
The Super Rugby side the Chiefs take on Wales in Hamilton tonight, in a one-off match against the visiting internationals. Audio
England climb above Boks after win over Wallabies
England 's win over the Wallabies on the weekend has seen the team leapfrog the Boks to reach No.3 in the rankings.
Teen's teammate describes fatal blows
An Auckland 15-year-old who died from being punched after a rugby training session was hit so forcefully he could not stand, an inquest has been told. Audio
Ireland stun New Zealand at World Cup
Ireland became the first Irish men's rugby side ever to beat New Zealand in any age group to take pole position in Pool A of the World Rugby Under 20 Championships.
Hansen to largely stick with same side
Expect the All Blacks to build on Saturday's win and stick with a similar side for the second Test against Wales in Wellington.
Wales head to the Waikato to take on the Chiefs
The Welsh rugby team has headed to Waikato to take on the Chiefs, and to perhaps shake off the feeling that they let a rare chance to beat the All Blacks slip from their grasp. Audio
Fiji come back to beat Tonga
Debutant Eremasi Radrodro scored the winning as Fiji overhauled a halftime deficit to open the Pacific Nations Cup with a 23-18 victory over Tonga.
New All Blacks era begins
A new All Blacks era begins in earnest against Wales in Auckland on Saturday, after the exodus of six stalwarts following last year's successful World Cup campaign.
England prepared for Wallabies "niggle"
Fireworks may be predicted for the first rugby Test between Australia and England, but don't expect any from the visitors' controversial captain, Dylan Hartley.
Could Wales beat the All Blacks?
The All Blacks play their first match of the season against Wales tomorrow night.
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Midday Sports News for 10 June 2016
The Auckland opening batsman Jeet Raval is the sole new cap in the New Zealand test cricket squad for the upcoming tour of Zimbabwe and South Africa. Audio
Cruden and midfielders face toughest test for All Blacks
All Blacks first-five Aaron Cruden has been tasked with replacing Dan Carter, while an untested midfield combination could face a torrid night against Wales. Video
All Blacks name familiar line-up to play Wales
The All Blacks have named an experienced and familiar looking line-up to play Wales in Auckland this weekend, as they look to continue one of sport's most impressive unbeaten streaks. Video, Audio
Midday Sports News for 9 June 2016
The former world number one tennis player Caroline Wozniacki says Maria Sharapova's drugs ban is a good reminder to all athletes how seriously they must know what they're taking. Audio
Hansen names experienced All Blacks lineup
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has named an experienced starting fifteen to take on Wales in the first Test of the year at Eden Park on Saturday.
Coles embraces ABs leadership role
All Blacks hooker Dane Coles is helping new members of the squad prepare for the rigours of Test match rugby.
New look Boks eye Ireland
South Africa loose-forward Francois Louw is enjoying the infectious enthusiasm of a much-changed Springbok squad.
Kaino ready for new challenge
Jerome Kaino is using the enthusiasm of the new All Blacks loose forwards as motivation to take his game to another level.
SBW to attempt third Rugby World Cup title
Lucrative offers from European clubs haven't been enough to lure Sonny Bill Williams away from the All Blacks and a crack at a third Rugby World Cup title. Audio
