Rugby
Les Elder named new Black Ferns captain
Bay of Plenty flanker Les Elder has been named as captain for a new look 2019 Black Ferns squad featuring 10 uncapped players.
NZ Women’s Sevens team beat Australia 21-17
The New Zealand Women's Sevens team has beat arch-rivals Australia 21-17 in the final of the World Series event in Canada, reaching another milestone in their quest for gold at next year's Tokyo… Audio
Rise of the Y-Front
Jockey launched the Y-Front in the U.S. in 1935 and five years later the product landed on our shores, and it's been a favourite for Kiwi men ever since. In this final episode of RNZ podcast My Heels… Audio
Naholo to leave New Zealand rugby
Highlanders and All Blacks winger Waisake Naholo will leave New Zealand rugby at the end of the year to join English club London Irish.
A former All Black captain on when the crowd stops roaring
Neven MacEwan played provincial rugby for Wellington and then wore the black jersey from 1956 to 1962, at no 8, prop, but predominantly as a lock. He had 52 matches for the All Blacks, including 20… Audio, Gallery
The argument for rebranding the Crusaders
After the Christchurch mosque attacks Canterbury rugby bosses have been forced to look at changing the famous franchise's name and branding, but Crusaders fans are dead set against it. Daily podcast… Audio
The argument for rebranding the Crusaders
After the Christchurch mosque attacks Canterbury rugby bosses have been forced to look at changing the famous franchise's name and branding, but Crusaders fans are dead set against it. Daily podcast…
AudioToutai Kefu: I stand by Israel Folau '100 percent'
Former Wallabies player and current Coach of Tonga, Toutai Kefu, says he stands by Israel Folau "100 percent" but says he chose the wrong platform to express his Christian faith. He spoke with Alex… Video, Audio
Sam Whitelock staying with New Zealand Rugby
All Black lock Sam Whitelock has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby until 2023 although he will take a sabbatical.
Rugby Australia faces a potential Pacific player mutiny
Rugby Australia is facing a potential Pacific player mutiny after one Wallaby claimed all Pacific Islanders "might as well just be sacked" because of their religious beliefs.
Folau could still be paid
Israel Folau could still be paid by Rugby Australia despite having his contract ended because of a social media post in which he said "hell awaits" gay people.
Easter election campaign truce
Australia correspondent Karen Middleton reports on the Easter truce by political leaders, the effect the campaign is having on the polls and the entry of former MP and mining magnate Clive Palmer. Audio
Mandela My Life comes to Eden Park
The life of Nelson Mandela is being commemorated in a new exhibition on display at Eden Park. Over 200 artefacts, documents and paintings from the Nelson Mandela Foundation are on display in this… Audio
Chiefs suffer defeat to Lions
The Chiefs have suffered a surprise 23-17 Super Rugby defeat to the Lions in Hamilton
Hurricanes come back to beat Sunwolves
The Hurricanes battled back from a 13-point halftime deficit and kept the Sunwolves scoreless in the second spell to record a 29-23 Super Rugby victory in Tokyo.
"I don't think Izzy is a bad guy"
Long time teammate Bernard Foley says Israel Folau has hurt the NSW Waratahs but isn't a bad guy.
Israel Folau sacked, given 48-hours to appeal
Wallabies fullback Israel Folau has 48 hours to decide his future after being handed an official code of conduct breach notice by Rugby Australia.
Israel Folau sacked by Rugby Australia
Wallabies star Israel Folau has been handed an official code of conduct breach notice of his contract by Rugby Australia, just hours after coach Michael Cheika said he wouldn't pick the rugby star for… Video, Audio
England number eight defends Folau's post
England number eight Billy Vunipola has defended himself for 'liking' discriminatory comments made by Wallabies fullback Israel Folau on social media.
26,000 sign petition to keep Crusaders’ name
A petition by lifelong Crusaders' fan Shane Cannons to keep the Super Rugby team's name has garnered more than 26,000 signatures. He told our reporter Brooke Jenner why he's opposed to a name change. Audio
