Rugby
John Illsley: My Life in Dire Straits
Dire Straits are one of the biggest bands in rock history, having sold more than 100 million records, having won four Grammy Awards, and having embarked on some of the biggest tours the industry has… Audio
Kieran Crowley: 'It's going to be a good line in the sand for us'
Kieran Crowley continues to face a daunting challenge of transforming Italy's struggling rugby team.
Sports commentator Sam Ackerman
Sam gives his take on the head trauma issue resurfacing in rugby amid confirmation that former All Black Carl Hayman's early onset dementia diagnosis. Audio
Sam Cane to captain changed All Black side against Italy
Sam Cane is back to captain a completely new All Black side to take on Italy in Rome on Sunday morning.
Ex-All Black Carl Hayman diagnosed with dementia at 41
The rugby world has been rocked by news former All Black Carl Hayman has early on set dementia at age 41.
All Blacks assistant coach John Plumtree says New Zealand and World Rugby are doing all they… Audio
No time to sulk for the Black Ferns
The Black Ferns says there's no time to sulk as they prepare to meet England again.
Beauden Barrett stars in big All Blacks win
Beauden Barrett marked his 100th test with two intercept tries to lead the All Blacks to a convincing 54-16 win over Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.
Calling Home: Patrick Rosevear in Beijing
Wellingtonian Patrick Rosevear has certainly led a varied life in China since he moved there nearly a decade ago. Having fully immersed himself in local culture from day one in Shanghai, including… Audio, Gallery
Nine debutants in Black Ferns squad
There are nine debutants in the Black Ferns match day squad for Monday morning's first Test against England in Exeter.
Sports commentator Dana Johannsen
Dana talks to Kathryn about the Black Caps Twenty20 World Cup campaign's rocky start with an opening loss to Pakistan, but of bigger concern was some of the fan reaction commentary around the game… Audio
Beauden Barrett to start in his 100th Test
Beauden Barrett has been given the All Blacks number ten jersey for Sunday morning's rugby test against Wales in Cardiff.
Anscombe to start at first-five against All Blacks
Wales first-five Gareth Anscombe has been selected to face the All Blacks after returning to the side for the first time in over two years.
Sports commentator Sam Ackerman
It's been a sad week for New Zealand Rugby with the death of Sean Wainui, Sam Cane returns to the All Blacks after injury ahead of the USA test and the Black Caps are up against Pakistan in the T20… Audio
Dan Carter: Reflecting on a world record test career
In the 112 test matches he played for the All Blacks, first-five Dan Carter amassed a staggering 1598 points, at an average of 14.27 per game. No active player is within 500 points of his tally and no… Audio
Whitelock back as All Blacks captain
Lock Sam Whitelock will return as All Blacks captain for the rest of the year.
Fiji select northern based squad and staff for November tour
A squad and management staff entirely from the Northern Hemisphere will represent the Flying Fijians or their November rugby tour.
Three Auckland rugby teams won't play again this year
The rugby season is over for the Auckland, North Harbour and Counties-Manukau provincial sides.
Osei-Nketia remains on track
Young sprinter Edward Osei-Nketia has committed to track and field for the next couple of years, after considering a new career in rugby.
All Blacks' Sam Cane joins King Country Rams for a match
It's a rare throwback to the good old days of amateur rugby. Tomorrow afternoon in Taupō, All Blacks captain Sam Cane will team up with fencers, farmers and forestry workers when he turns out for the… Audio
Has the gloss been taken off the Farah Palmer Cup final?
The Canterbury and Waikato rugby teams both believe they can overcome the loss of their Black Ferns players in the Farah Palmer Cup final.
