Rugby
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
Sports commentator Sam Ackerman
The rise of the different sporting codes being called out amid shocking allegations of psychological and physical abuse, gymnastics is the latest. And what's going on with the Warriors?. Audio
Blues keep Super Rugby Aotearoa title race alive
A Finlay Christie double leads Blues to victory over Highlanders in Super Rugby Aotearoa.
Southland tavern set to become a hospital
On Friday, the Southland charity hospital Melissa Vining has been helping to create came one step closer after The Clifton Club Inn was handed over so it can be transformed into the facility. Melissa… Audio
Crusaders close in on Super Rugby Aotearoa title
The Crusaders bounced back from their first loss of the competition and put one hand on the Super Rugby Aotearoa trophy.
Playing rugby with pride - Eammon Ashton-Atkinson
In 1995, while sitting in a London pub, a bunch of men formed the first gay inclusive rugby club, the King's Cross Steelers. Since then more than 60 clubs have formed around the world, coming together… Video, Audio
Super Rugby journeyman Adam Thomson to bring up century
Former All Black Adam Thomson is set to reach 100 Super Rugby games this weekend.
Barrett gets first start at first-five
Beauden Barrett will make his first appearance for the Blues at first-five against the Chiefs on Sunday.
When it's not plain sailing - our big sporting controversies
Once again the America's Cup has erupted in scandal - but that's nothing new for the sport. Today we take a trip through some of the country's other big controversies, with rugby writing legend Phil… Audio
When it's not plain sailing - our big sporting controversies
Once again the America's Cup has erupted in scandal - but that's nothing new for the sport. Today we take a trip through some of the country's other big controversies, with rugby writing legend Phil…
AudioNZR trying to 'split' Australian rugby
NSW rugby chairman accuses New Zealand Rugby of driving a wedge between Super Rugby sides and Rugby Australia.
Diversity of athletes not reflected in sports management
Researchers are calling for the cultural and ethnic diversity of athletes to be reflected in management and governance roles of all sporting codes An AUT study in conjunction with NZ and Auckland… Audio
Barrett boots Hurricanes to win over big brother
Third time lucky for the Hurricanes as they beat the Blues in Super Rugby Aotearoa.
NZ rugby backing revamped Super Rugby Comp
New Zealand Rugby is backing the inclusion of a Pasifika team in a revamped Super Rugby competition - that leaves South Africa, Argentina and Japan on the sidelines. Audio
First Pacific-owned pro rugby team now a reality
The first Pacific-owned professional rugby team is now a reality, with the announced that a Hawaiian team will join the US major league. Audio
Blues avoid mind games with the Crusaders
Rugby fans won't get to see the sight of Dan Carter playing against the Crusaders this weekend afterall.
Provincial rugby will be women's World Cup warm-up
There is no timeframe on when the Black Ferns will get to play international rugby again.
