Rugby
All Black World Cup squad, who will make the cut?
OPINION: The selection of the All Blacks backline for the World Cup is still prompting plenty of debate on the day of the squad naming.
Rugby club's history goes up in flames
Former All Blacks who played at a historic Canterbury rugby club say they are devastated by the news that fire has destroyed years of memorabilia.
World Rugby demands new plan from Japan
World Rugby has demanded Japan send a new proposal for its 2019 World Cup venues and provide assurances about the tournament's "financial security".
All Blacks prop will understand if he misses out
All Blacks prop Charlie Faumuina says he'll understand if he isn't selected in the Rugby World Cup squad on Sunday.
Mark Hammett joins Tasman
The Tasman Rugby Union has announced that former All Blacks hooker and Hurricanes coach Mark Hammett will join the Makos as assistant coach.
Burgess makes England's World Cup squad
Rugby league convert Sam Burgess has been named in England's World Cup squad.
Bars will open during Rugby World Cup
Bars and pubs will be able open for all Rugby World Cup matches after new legislation was passed in Parliament. Audio
Aaron Smith staying with New Zealand Rugby
All Blacks halfback Aaron Smith has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby until 2019.
Jones to leave Japan after World Cup
The Japan Rugby Football Union has announced that national coach Eddie Jones will step down after the Rugby World Cup to take on a "different challenge".
Keven Mealamu to retire after Rugby World Cup
One of the greatest All Black hookers, Keven Mealamu, is hanging up his boots after more than 15 years in the professional game. Audio
All Black hooker confirms retirement
The retiring All Blacks hooker Keven Mealamu says he decided a couple of years ago that he wanted to be a part of this year's World Cup. Video
Four NZers in Baabaas squad
The Barbarians have named four World Cup winners for this weekend's clash with Samoa, in what will be the first rugby match staged at London's Olympic Stadium.
Bortolami misses out on Italy World Cup squad
Italy have omitted veteran lock Marco Bortolami from their 31-man squad for next month's rugby World Cup.
Ron Palenski - Heart of Rugby
For most New Zealanders, rugby is much more than 15 men throwing a ball around for 80 minutes on a field - instead it is a part of our identity and psyche. Ron Palenski has written a definitive… Audio
White, Horwill miss the cut for Wallabies
Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has picked just two halfbacks and two hookers in his 31-man Rugby World Cup squad.
Final opportunities for All Blacks to impress
Seventeen All Blacks squad members have been cleared to play for their provinces over the next couple of weeks ahead of the naming of the World Cup squad.
11 year old rugby player banned for 2 and a half years
The Auckland Rugby Union has for the first time banned a junior rugby player for referee abuse. Audio
Rugby fireworks victim paid thousands by NZRU
The New Zealand Rugby Union has paid several thousand dollars to a woman who was hit by shrapnel when fireworks exploded at an All Blacks test match.
All Blacks prop knocked unconscious at training
All Blacks prop Charlie Faumuina's Rugby World Cup hopes suffered a setback after he was knocked out at during training with Auckland's provincial side.
World Cup use of Hawk-Eye confirmed
World Rugby has confirmed the World Cup will feature Hawk-Eye technology.
