Rugby
Fans want to see All Blacks tested
Fiji took it to the All Blacks last week, dominating parts of the game and securing their best ever Test result against New Zealand. Now more fans are showing up.
Fiji rugby shirts to include 'Vaccinate Fiji' label in next test
The Fiji rugby coach believes they've reached a balanced compromise over the team's playing jerseys for this weekend.
The side pulled pin on wearing jerseys with "Vaccinate Fiji" emblazoned on the… Video, Audio
France level series with Wallabies
Melvyn Jaminet won personal redemption and sealed a series-levelling 28-26 victory as France savoured their first away win over Australia in more than 30 years.
Breaking down an action-packed weekend of Pacific rugby
Breaking down an action-packed weekend of Pacific rugby- Fiji taking away lots of positives from their first All Blacks test. Audio
All Blacks beat Fiji, but difficulties story of the match
The All Blacks made it two wins from their first two games this season with a 57-23 victory over Fiji on the weekend, but it was the visitors performance, and their difficulties in preparing, that… Audio
Sexist sports spray sparks startling sacking
A story about a little-known sports journalist losing a brand new job on a radio network that’s not even on air yet surged to the top of the ‘most-viewed’ lists on news websites this week. Why was… Audio
Sexist sports spray sparks startling sacking
A story about a little-known sports journalist losing a brand new job on a radio network that’s not even on air yet surged to the top of the ‘most-viewed’ lists on news websites this week. Why was…
AudioThe Panel with Sam Stubbs and Ali Jones
This morning our panellists discussed the sudden axing of a sports producer after a controversial column about women's rugby, widespread criticism of the Fair Pay Agreements and and acceptable names… Audio
Coles on a roll in All Blacks victory
Hooker Dane Coles scored four tries, three off the back of the rolling maul, as the All Blacks saw off a spirited Fiji side 57-23 in an entertaining test in Dunedin on Saturday.
Samoa outclass Tonga in five-try win
Manu Samoa have struck a telling blow in their qualification bid for the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France, beating Tonga 42-13 at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland on Saturday.
All Blacks v Fiji: Welcome to the captain's club, Aaron
Opinion - Aaron Smith would be counted as one of the most popular players among fans, but picking him as the proper stand in for Sam Cane may be a bridge too far, writes Jamie Wall.
Flying Fijians hope to put smiles on faces back home
The Flying Fijians are in Dunedin for their first test against the All Blacks at Forsyth Barr Stadium on Saturday. Audio
Difficulties and joys of pacific rugby on the world stage
Tomorrow night Fiji's Rugby team will play the All Blacks in Dunedin. Pacific Media Network reporter Elijah Fa'afiu joins talks to Nathan about tomorrow's game and the bigger issues at play. Audio
Rugby: Aaron Smith to captain All Blacks for first time
Halfback Aaron Smith will captain the All Blacks for the first time this weekend, overcoming some off field indiscretions earlier in his career to complete his rise to the top.
Anei te kai ripoata a… Audio
Bidwell: Moana Pasifika critical to success of rugby in region
Opinion - For rugby in this part of the world to flourish - and that includes in New Zealand - we need Tongan, Samoan and Fijian rugby players not to play for the All Blacks, writes Hamish Bidwell.
Lions game called off after positive Covid tests
The British & Irish Lions' third tour game against the Bulls in Pretoria has been postponed after several positive COVID-19 cases in the ranks of the South African team.
Springboks in isolation putting games in doubt
South Africa's second test against Georgia is in jeopardy after Springbok lock Lood de Jager tested COVID-19 positive today.
All Blacks record result shines a spotlight on Tonga's plight
The All Blacks record equalling 102-nil win over Tonga at Mt Smart Stadium highlighted the struggles faced by tier two nations and how uneven the playing field really was in Penrose.
All Blacks record result shines a spotlight on Tonga's plight
The All Blacks record equalling 102-nil win over Tonga highlighted the struggles faced by tier two nations and how uneven the playing field was at Mt Smart.
Lowe double underpins Māori All Blacks win
Two penalty tries and a double for Jonah Lowe have underpinned the Māori All Blacks 38-21 win over Manu Samoa at Mt Smart Stadium.
