Rugby
Calling Home: Carmel Kilpin in Hong Kong
Carmel Kilpin leads a fascinating life in Hong Kong, bringing up three children and working as a physical science teacher in an international school. She's in her sixth year in the former British… Audio
'The Beautiful Brain': head injuries and sport
'The Beautiful Brain' (Audible) is a series about the brain and how it gets affected by the sports we play. The show focusses on the degenerative brain condition called CTE (short for chronic… Audio
School’s First XV back female team mate banned from playing
An 11-year-old school girl's rugby team mates have decided to back her and forfeit their season after she was banned from playing in the First XV tournament. Audio
Girl banned from playing in school’s first XV team
Hawke's Bay principals have united in banning a girl from rival Havelock North Intermediate School from playing in its boys first XV rugby team. Audio
Deadline approaches for rugby's Nations Championship
International rugby chiefs have until this weekend to decide whether to back the Nations Championship for 2022.
Father, coach defends decision to keep 9yo in under-9’s team
The father of a school girl rugby league player banned from her team because she's too old tells Lisa Owen she should be allowed in the team because she's anxious and her placement in the team isn't… Video, Audio
Adults fight over nine-year-old’s placement in league team
An epic side-line stoush has broken out on the West Coast, where parents, coaches and the league board are fighting over an almost ten-year-old girl playing for an under-9's team. West Coast Rugby… Video, Audio
Sea of red as Tonga fans gather in support of league team
Passionate Tonga Rugby League fans have gathered at Auckland's Mt Smart Stadium this afternoon ahead of their team's match against the Kiwis on Saturday. We sent reporter Alex Perrottet and cameraman… Video, Audio
Warren Gatland wants to come home
The Wales coach says he'd like to return to New Zealand and coach a Super Rugby side.
Tew stepping down as New Zealand Rugby boss
Departing New Zealand Rugby boss Steve Tew says at times he's felt personally let down by players, but he thinks the organisation is helping to tackle some of the societal problems affecting the… Video, Audio
Fijian rugby players turning heads in Bay of Plenty
We head to the Bay of Plenty in New Zealand to meet two 13-year-old Fijian boys who have been given scholarships to play rugby at Te Puke Intermediate School, skyrocketing the school's standings - and… Audio
Sky could axe live coverage of Mitre 10 Cup
Provincial rugby in New Zealand could be in for a dramatic shake up as Sky Television considers screening fewer live Mitre 10 Cup games. As the competition struggles with declining attendance rates… Audio
Fijian rugby players turning heads in Bay of Plenty
We head to the Bay of Plenty to meet two 13-year-old Fijian boys who have been given scholarships to play rugby at Te Puke Intermediate School, skyrocketing the school's standings - and hopefully… Video, Audio
Japan becoming leading destination for NZ rugby players
Japan is becoming a leading destination for New Zealand rugby players heading offshore due to its short season, quick flight home and rugby that's a bit easier on the body than the bloodied fields of… Audio
Crusaders investigated for alleged homophobic comments
Prominent lawyer Steph Dyhrberg is to investigate claims of homophobic and sexist behaviour made against several Crusaders' players during a recent tour of South Africa. Players are alleged to have… Audio
Folau saga compared to Kaepernick stand against racism
The Israel Folau social media furore has proved as divisive in Australia as Colin Kaepernick's stand against racism, according to former Wallaby Karmichael Hunt.
Israel Folau's fate on hold for another day....
The fate of high profile rugby player Israel Folau has been reportedly delayed by another day amid reports attention is now turning to decisions made by the boss of Australian rugby Raelene Castle… Audio
Ian Kirkpatrick surprised by new Keith Murdoch allegations
The captain of the All Blacks team that toured Britain in 1972 says suggestions an assault on a woman played a part in Keith Murdoch's banishment from the tour is "news to him".
Folau prepares for rugby departure
Wallabies fullback Israel Folau has swapped rugby for religion in his profile photos on social media amid reports his contract by Rugby Australia will be terminated this week.
Waratahs: Sad day for rugby if Folau is sacked
New South Wales Waratahs coach Daryl Gibson admits it will be a sad day for rugby if Israel Folau is sacked.
