Rugby
Sam Cane named as new All Blacks captain
New All Blacks captain Sam Cane says he has no plans to change the way he does things.
Wales still preparing to tour New Zealand
Wales are continuing to prepare for their mid-year tour to Japan and New Zealand but coach Wayne Pivac isn't confident it will go ahead.
Dave Rennie commits to Wallabies
The former Chiefs rugby coach Dave Rennie says he's fully committed to taking up the reins at the Wallabies but is disappointed the woman who hired him is gone.
Calling Home: Tom Simpson in Katrineholm, Sweden
Sweden is taking a very different approach to controlling the spread of Covid-19. Tom Simpson, who runs a NZ Pie business from Katrineholm, talks to Jim about how life has changed in Sweden despite… Audio
Fate of rugby internationals to be decided this month
The fate of the All Blacks matches this winter will be decided this month.
ARU stands down staff
Rugby Australia has stood down 75% of its staff to cut costs and forecast a loss of $120 million in revenue.
Michael Fatialofa now walking unaided
Good news for the injured New Zealand rugby player Michael Fatialofa who is walking unaided 11 weeks after he suffered a serious neck injury in an English Premiership game.
New professional rugby competition mooted during community closedown
New Zealand Rugby is forging ahead with plans to create a domestic competition to replace the suspended Super Rugby tournament.
Sanzaar looking at options to allow rugby to return
Sanzaar rugby officials have confirmed that they are looking at a regionalised version of Super Rugby.
Former AB Kieran Crowley in Italian coronavirus lockdown
Former All Black Kieran Crowley is living in a state of lockdown in the Italian province of Treviso, where he coaches the area's pro rugby side, Benetton Rugby. He is with us to discuss how the… Audio
Black Ferns set for more home games
The Black Ferns will play seven home games in the lead up to the 2021 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.
Furious Jones slams ref after 'rubbish' red card
England coach Eddie Jones broke his own rule about never criticising match officials when he described a red card as "absolute rubbish".
Blues capitalise on Hurricanes ill-discipline
The Blues have broken their losing streak against the Hurricanes winning the Super Rugby derby game 24-15 in Wellington.
Teat Spray and Tackles
Each year 17 Taranaki rugby clubs receive cheques from the Taranaki Community Rugby Trust thanks to a successful dairy farming operation. The Trust runs two dairy farms and a run off and all the… Audio, Gallery
Teat Spray and Tackles
Each year 17 Taranaki rugby clubs receive cheques from the Taranaki Community Rugby Trust thanks to a successful dairy farming operation. The Trust runs two dairy farms and a run off and all the…
AudioRugby braces for a 'once in a generation' shake-up
The Chair of Wellington Rugby Club says "every club is bust" and the game has changed too fast for clubs to adapt.
This comes as New Zealand Rugby flags changes to save up to $20 to 30 million. Harry… Audio
Sports commentator Sam Ackerman
The new national rugby competition for weight-restricted under 85kg players and a look at combat sport with what is happening in UFC and heavyweight boxing. Audio
Sport: NZ Rugby to appoint Pasifika Engagement Manager
New Zealand Rugby is appointing a Pasifika Engagement Manager, who will be tasked with giving the country's Pacific Island community more of a voice in how the sport is run. Audio
Global rugby's big problem - the world's too big
South Africa's desire to leave the Southern Hemisphere competition reflects the problem with global rugby - the world is too big, and there's too much money in it. Audio
Global rugby's big problem - the world's too big
South Africa's desire to leave the Southern Hemisphere competition reflects the problem with global rugby - the world is too big, and there's too much money in it.
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