Rugby
Rugby Sevens: Star power a boost to Farah Palmer Cup
A sprinkling of added star power is boosting this year's Farah Cup, which kicked off with a trio of matches last weekend. Video
NZ quarantine rules 'critical' to losing Rugby Championship bid
The head of New Zealand Rugby says the country's quarantine protocols were a significant factor in losing out to Australia in a bid to host the Rugby Championship. Audio
Pacific internationals to feature in NZ provincial rugby champs
The prospect of any test match rugby in 2020 remains up in the air but Pacific fans will have plenty to watch out for when New Zealand's Mitre 10 Cup provincial competition kicks off this weekend. Audio
Son drives Asafo Aumua to be a better All Black
Fatherhood, fewer pies for breakfast and a focus on the future have helped Asafo Aumua return to the black jersey.
All Black midfielder out for nine months
Crusaders and All Blacks midfielder Braydon Ennor is set to miss up to nine months of rugby.
Call for NZRL to be more inclusive of Māori, Pasifika clubs
The New Zealand Māori Rugby League is calling for more inclusion of Māori and Pasifika community clubs. Audio
Sports commentator Sam Ackerman
In this week's sporting wrap up, Sam Ackerman looks at the comings and goings in high level coaching positions, a sliding doors moment for two household names and the North versus South rugby match is… Audio
Farah Palmer Cup will be stronger than ever
Women's representative rugby returns to the field this weekend when the Farah Palmer Cup kicks off.
Eklund glad to be out of isolation
Blues hooker Kurt Eklund says being locked down over the last two weeks had made for some "interesting times" ahead of the North-South game..
North Otago celebrate Shield challenge in tough year
The North Otago rugby coach Jason Forrest says they had to talk a number of players back into the game this year following the Covid-19 crisis.
North-South rugby postponed
The North-South rugby match has been postponed by a week but a decision on where the match on 5 September will be played is yet to be made by New Zealand Rugby.
No exemptions given for Auckland players to travel to Wellington
The Auckland-based players involved in the North-South rugby game may be left at home with no exemptions given for them to travel to Wellington. Audio
Current All Blacks keen to add to North and South history
Established All Blacks, fringe players and in-form talent have all been included in the squads for the upcoming North versus South rugby match.
'Parker would beat Tua at the peak of their powers'
Legendary New Zealand boxing identity Mike Edwards is one of the sport's most beloved figures in this country. In his new book, Taking the Punches, Edwards reflects on a colourful lifetime in boxing.
…Welcome to the elite world of investment migration
The mega-rich are using their wealth to cross borders that would normally be closed or become involved in residence-by-investment, with the end result being a "golden visa". And New Zealand is an… Audio
Highlanders sign off Super Rugby Aotearoa with a win
The Highlanders produced a high-octane second half performance and capitalised on some luck to beat the Hurricanes in the final game of Super Rugby Aotearoa.
Covid-19 cancels Super Rugby Aotearoa finale
Super Rugby Aotearoa grudge match between Blues and Crusaders called off as Covid-19 cases rise.
Cultural inclusivity on and off the field
Moves are underway in some sporting codes to ensure the cultural mix of athletes on teams will be reflected in other roles, including management and coaching. Audio
Hurricanes still in Super Rugby Aotearoa title race
Hurricanes beat the Chiefs 31-18 in the penultimate weekend of Super Rugby Aotearoa on Saturday.
Crusaders close to Super Rugby Aotearoa win
The Crusaders' historic four-year undefeated run in Christchurch came to an end last month when they were upset by the Hurricanes. But this weekend, at home against the Highlanders, they'll have a… Audio
