Rugby
What's in a name? The history of the Crusades
The Crusaders announced today that they will consider a name and brand change after the New Zealand Rugby Union said the current name is no longer tenable. In the wake of the Christchurch mosque… Audio
Crusaders’ name to remain – for now
The Crusaders rugby team has vowed to do away with imagery depicting knights on horseback, swords and crosses in the wake of the Christchurch terror attack, but won't change its name - for now. Video, Audio
More rugby players will head overseas
Blues first five Otere Black says New Zealand rugby fans can expect more leading players from this country to head overseas to ply their trade.
Tanielu Tele'a banned for four weeks
The Blues winger Tanielu Tele'a has been suspended for four weeks of Super Rugby.
Ryan Crotty heading to Japan
All Black and Crusaders midfielder Ryan Crotty will play his rugby in Japan at the end of the year.
Aaron Smith: 'I've got a lot to achieve in New Zealand'
The All Blacks and Highlanders halfback says he was offered multiple overseas deals but decided they weren't worth leaving New Zealand for.
Steve Tew: World Rugby's Nations Championship not off the table
New Zealand Rugby chief executive Steve Tew says England's concerns about the proposed new test championship don't necessarily mean the concept is off the table. Audio
St Kent's to stand down new-to-school players for some games
St Kentigern College in Auckland has agreed to stand down some of their first XV rugby stars for at least six games after being chided for recruiting out-of-town players.
St Kent's to stand down new-to-school players for some games
St Kentigern College in Auckland has agreed to stand down some of their first XV rugby stars for at least six games after being chided for recruiting out-of-town players.
No excuses from Crusaders
The Crusaders have refused to make excuses following their first Super Rugby defeat in a year.
Black Ferns headline Rugby Super Series
The Black Ferns and the next four top ranked sides in women's rugby will meet in San Diego in June and July this year.
New Zealanders can take inspiration from All Blacks halfback
Opinion - Now more than ever, New Zealanders should look to the Hurricanes and All Blacks halfback as inspiration for how they can contribute to society Hamish Bidwell writes.
Williams to miss Blues game to provide support in Christchurch
All Blacks midfielder Sonny Bill Williams won't be playing for the Blues on Friday choosing travel to Christchurch to provide support for those affected by the mosque shootings.
Wales thrash Ireland to claim Six Nations
Wales hammered Ireland 25-7 to claim a first Six Nations Grand Slam since 2012, with Gareth Anscombe bagging 20 points in a one-sided clash at Cardiff.
More details of World rugby nations championship
RNZ sports reporter, Joe Porter has the latest from the world rugby meeting in Dublin overnight, with a $10 billion dollar carrot dangled in front of national unions as they try to get the new Nations… Audio
NZ Rugby positive about new Nations Championship
New Zealand Rugby boss Steve Tew hopes a proposed new Nations Championship will come to fruition, but concedes a lot of work still needs to be done before a deal can be done.
Black Ferns sevens finally get home tournament
It's seven years since the Black Ferns Sevens were established but it's only now that the New Zealand women's rugby side has its own home tournament. Black Fern Sevens player Niall Williams told… Video, Audio
Warriors’ Isaiah Papali'i suspended after drink driving
Warriors second rower Isaiah Papali'i has been suspended from this weekend's season opening match following a drink-driving offence - just a month after fronting a drink-drive campaign with Auckland… Audio
Kieran Read to leave All Blacks to play in Japan
All Blacks captain Kieran Read will leave New Zealand after this year's World Cup. He announced today that he has accepted an offer to play in Japan for two seasons. Video, Audio
