Rugby
Springboks pay tribute to McCaw
South African rugby has paid tribute to Richie McCaw, after his retirement following 148 Tests and two Rugby World Cup triumphs.
Stormers concede they could lose Eddie Jones
Western Province have for the first time admitted that newly appointed coach Eddie Jones could leave their Stormers just weeks after taking over the post.
Sky's the limit for Richie McCaw
OPINION: Who knows what a year away from the game will do for McCaw? Don't rule out a desperate call from future selectors, writes Jamie Wall. Video
Lomu 'opened the door for Pacific Islanders'
Jonah Lomu's rise from humble beginnings to the "best" rugby player in the world shows children in south Auckland that anything is possible, Frank Bunce says. Audio
England players grieve for Jonah Lomu
No country suffered more spectacularly at the hands of Jonah Lomu than England but his victims have long forgiven the All Black winger whom they held in the highest regard and were united in their…
Watch Jonah Lomu's greatest moments
VIDEO: These moments created a sporting legend - Jonah Lomu on the burst, steam-rolling opponents. Watch clips of some of his top moments. Video
Jonah Lomu: share your stories
As New Zealand farewells one of its sporting greats, Megan Whelan looks back on when she met Lomu - and asks readers and listeners to share their own memories.
Tributes flow for Jonah Lomu
Tributes are flowing for All Blacks great Jonah Lomu, whose sudden death has left the rugby world in shock. Video, Audio
Sopoaga staying with the Highlanders
The Highlanders first five-eighth Lima Sopoaga has recommitted to New Zealand Rugby and the Super Rugby champions through until the end of the 2018 season.
Dan Carter
Dan Carter's feet have hardly touched the ground since returning victorious from the Rugby World Cup. His virtuoso performance in the final against Australia was a masterclass in the game at its… Audio
Australia and Kenya qualify for Rio sevens
Australia and Kenya have booked places in the men's rugby sevens tournament at next year's Rio Olympics.
Japan bosses apologise for ticket confusion
Japanese rugby bosses received another blow to their reputation after the Top League season opener was played out in front of a half-empty stadium in Tokyo.
Pollock retires from international rugby
New Zealand's most senior referee Chris Pollock is retiring from international rugby.
Lancaster stands down as England rugby coach
Stuart Lancaster paid the price for host nation England's World Cup failure when he resigned as head coach following a Rugby Football Union review. Audio
Heads roll at English Rugby Union
England's rugby coach Stuart Lancaster has fallen on his sword after his team's disastrous performance at the Rugby World Cup. Audio
Burgess says his heart wasn't in rugby
The former England centre Sam Burgess returned to rugby league because his "heart wasn't in" rugby union.
Pocock could be heading to France next year
David Pocock could become the latest Wallaby to join French rugby after reportedly being offered big money by Top 14 club Bordeaux.
We should be excited about the 2016 All Blacks
OPINION: There will be a number of changes, but we should be excited about the 2016 All Blacks.
Cupwatch: The washup
Almost everything The All Blacks did everywhere they went after winning the World Cup was aired in the media - thanks to a combination of news media, social media, sponsors and even the players… Audio
Chiefs to play Crusaders in Fiji
The Chiefs will host the Crusaders in Suva during the Super Rugby competition next year.
