Rugby
Changes to points scoring to be trialled in rugby
World Rugby has confirmed the trial of a number of changes of laws in domestic competitions.
Donald back on track in Hamilton
World Cup hero Stephen Donald made his rugby return for Waikato as they beat Southland 30-25 in Hamilton on Thursday night.
Use jetpacks, kids tell All Blacks
As the All Blacks fly to England for the Rugby World Cup, a group of children offer some magical winning tips in the team's official supporter's song. Video
All Blacks focused on history
All Blacks loose forward Jeroime Kaino says having the title of defending world champions at the World Cup doesn't guarantee they'll be successful this time round.
Auckland remain contenders
Auckland are third in provincial rugby's Premiership following their win over Manawatu and coach Paul Feeney is confident they are on track to be genuine title contenders.
World Cup: 'Twickenham will be a massive challenge'
As the All Blacks fly out to defend the Rugby World Cup, Keith Quinn says their toughest competition isn't just on the field, it's in the English stands. Audio
Merry go-round for Taylor in France
All Black Tom Taylor is to join triple European champion French club Toulon for a season after the World Cup.
McCaw the 'most powerful' in world rugby
All Blacks captain Richie McCaw has been deemed the most powerful figure in world rugby according to the British newspaper the Daily Telegraph.
The Benchwarmer's Comment
With the Rugby World Cup about to kick off our irreverent columnist Jamie Wall considers some of the highlights and lowlights of past World Cups. Video
Taranaki and Bay of Plenty triumphant
Provincial rugby premiers Taranaki have walloped Northland 50-7, before Counties Manukau were defeated by Bay of Plenty 26-37.
Staying onside with the All Blacks
The unveiling of the squad for the upcoming Rugby World Cup at Parliament last weekend raised eyebrows. It sparked claims the All Blacks had been politicised, yet no politician would say so. Audio
Denis Dwyer - Tom Ellison and the Silver Fern
Tom Ellison wrote the first book on rugby, captained the All Blacks in 1893, was, if not the first, one of the first Maori lawyers, and was responsible for putting the silver fern on the All Black… Audio
Wales changes point scoring in rugby
In a groundbreaking trial in Wales starting this weekend, a try will be worth 6 not 5 points. Audio
Ex-All Blacks discuss new plan to try out six-point tries
Many New Zealand rugby commentators say increasing points awarded for scoring a try from five to six, will promote a more open and attack focused game, but may not prevent players from committing… Audio
Wales to trial 6-point tries
Six-point tries are set to be trialled in Welsh club rugby's Premiership this season.
ABs squad launch crashes AirNZ safety ad
OPINION - Deep in the bowels of the Beehive last night, Air New Zealand unfortunately found out that they'd made a particularly serious casting error for their latest passenger safety video.
Sports Drug Agency wary of traditional remedies
The NZ Sports Drug Agency is warning top athletes to be careful using traditional remedies despite All Black Waisake Naholo's success with them.
SBW feels he's hitting his straps
All Black Sonny Bill Williams says he feels the best he has all year.
Milner-Skudder's ABs naming caps meteoric rise
Manawatu wing Nehe Milner-Skudder says he feels for Hurricanes team-mate Cory Jane, who missed out on a place in the World Cup squad.
All Blacks RWC squad announced
The wingers, Waisake Naholo, and, Nehe Milner-Skudder, and the half back, Tawera Kerr-Barlow, are the notable selections in the All Blacks' 31 man squad for the rugby World Cup. Video
