Rugby
Fully contracted Black Ferns fifteens players on the cards
Fully contracted Black Ferns fifteen players is on the cards following the introduction of a new annual international tournament. World Rugby is investing 12.4 million dollars in a three-tier…
Nareki hat-trick sparks Highlanders win
A Jona Nareki hat-trick sparked the Highlanders to a 39-23 Super Rugby Aotearoa win over the Chiefs at Waikato Stadium in Hamilton.
Coles still out for Hurricanes, 10 All Blacks in Crusaders XV
All Blacks hooker Dane Coles is still missing from the Hurricanes team for Sunday's Super Rugby Aotearoa clash with the defending champion Crusaders in Christchurch.
Women's Rugby World Cup postponement hits hard
2021 was touted as being the "golden year" for women's rugby. Back-to-back major international tournaments with the Olympics, to be followed by the first women's Rugby World Cup to be held in the… Audio
NZ Rugby CEO on postponed Women's Rugby World Cup
The Women's Rugby World Cup, scheduled for Auckland and Whangārei this year, is set to be postponed due to Covid-19.
World Rugby says it's the right decision for teams and fans.
NZ Rugby chief… Video, Audio
Changes to cricket and netball venues because of increase in Covid levels
All of the international cricket and netball games scheduled for this week will now be played in Wellington and Christchurch respectively.
Pumas up for Laureus Award
Argentina's first ever win over the All Blacks has resulted in the Pumas gaining a nomination for the Laureus World Sports Awards.
Rugby rights deal may push SKY TV prices up - CEO
SKY TV is warning it may cost more to watch sport on its platforms, because of a more expensive rugby rights deal.
But the company is promising subscription fees won't change this financial year.
… Video, Audio
World Rugby must change former international rugby exec
A former senior international rugby administrator says World Rugby must change when it comes to player welfare. David Moffett was the head of New Zealand Rugby in the late 90s, Australia's National… Audio
NZ rugby and big money
Why would a massive international investment firm want a stake in New Zealand's national game? And what could change if a deal with Silver Lake goes ahead? Audio
NZ rugby and big money
Why would a massive international investment firm want a stake in New Zealand's national game? And what could change if a deal with Silver Lake goes ahead?
AudioCoach takes blame for England's Six Nations loss
England coach and captain bemused by Scottish rugby defeat
'There has to be a reset'
There has been a call for New Zealand Rugby to take a step back and revert to a more amateur game.
Beauden Barrett starts his Japan sabbatical
Beauden Barrett hopes to remain in contention for the All Blacks by impressing in Japan's Top League, as he was unveiled as a Suntory Sungoliath player in Tokyo.
World Cup countdown begins for Black Fern
Black Fern Kendra Cocksedge is counting the days until the 2021 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.
Pumas captain Pablo Matera to undertake restorative measures
Pablo Matera must complete educational "restorative measures" before regaining the Argentina captaincy, the country's rugby governing body has said.
Can social media use jeapordise your job?
The Panel speaks to Wellington lawyer Barbara Buckett for her advice on social media. Audio
Sports commentator Sam Ackerman
Fresh from his incredible double hundred in the first test, Black Caps captain, Kane Williamson has pulled the pin on the second test to be with his partner to prepare for the birth of their first… Audio
Legal action: rugby head injuries downplayed for decades
Landmark legal action is being taken in the UK on behalf of former rugby players who are suffering brain injuries, believed to be as a result of concussions suffered during games. Central to the claim… Audio
New Zealanders scoop player of the decade awards
Richie McCaw and Portia Woodman have picked up major honours at the World Rugby Player of the Decade Awards.
