Rugby
Wales fight back to beat France in Six Nations
Wales fought back from 16-0 down at halftime to beat a typically inconsistent France 24-19 in their Six Nations match and claim their 10th win in a row.
Sport: Flying Fijians appoint new coach
New Zealander Vern Cotter has been appointed the new head coach of the Fiji national rugby side on a three-year deal. Audio
Regional rugby boss leads campaign against family violence
Only last year, Craig Calder spoke publicly for the first time in 50 years about the abuse his own father inflicted on his family. The South Canterbury Rugby CEO is leading his local clubs in taking a… Audio
Twin cricket hidings & school rugby review
Sports commentator Brendan Telfer looks at the hidings handed out by India to the Black Caps and White Ferns, the NZRU's review of secondary school rugby designed hopefully to end blatant recruitment… Audio
Dane Coles says staying in NZ an easy decision
All Blacks hooker Dane Coles says he was never attracted by big money from an overseas club and therefore his decision to stay in New Zealand was an easy one Audio
Rugby losing its allure
Rugby appears to be losing its lustre among boys, the number of boys playing rugby in secondary schools is declining at an alarming rate. Audio
Dane Coles recommits to NZ Rugby
All Blacks hooker and Hurricanes captain Dane Coles has confirmed he is staying in New Zealand after extending his contract through to 2021.
Recruiting impacting playing numbers
An independent review into secondary schools rugby in New Zealand has found the recruiting processes used by some schools are leading to reduced playing numbers at that level.
Brad Shields in doubt for Six Nations opener
The former Hurricanes flanker Brad Shields is a doubt for the start of England's Six Nations campaign.
Another All Black heading overseas
The Hurricanes centre Matt Proctor will move to Britain after the 2019 Super Rugby season.
More players get injured under Eddie Jones
England rugby players are more likely to get injured under coach Eddie Jones.
Carl Hayman suspended by French club
The former All Black prop Carl Hayman has been suspended by Pau and is set to leave the French rugby club.
Wayne Pivac wants Wales to tour New Zealand
Incoming Wales rugby coach Wayne Pivac says it would be fantastic if his first trip as national boss was to his native New Zealand in 2020.
Steven Luatua staying with Bristol
The former All Blacks and Blues loose forward Steven Luatua is extending his stay in English rugby.
Jimmy Gopperth staying at Wasps
The former Hurricanes and Blues first five Jimmy Gopperth is extending his stay at English rugby club Wasps.
More gifts coming for new All Blacks prop
Karl Tu'inukuafe finally has a chance to sit back and reflect on his meteoric rise in 2018.
Karl Tu'inukuafe: from bouncer to All Black and now twins!
Karl Tu'inukuafe talks to Kathryn Ryan about his remarkable turn-around from being a security officer warned by the doctor to loose weight, to becoming an All Blacks prop nominated for World Rugby's… Audio, Gallery
Who will replace Steve Hansen as All Blacks coach?
One of New Zealand's most high profile jobs will open for applications next year, with All Blacks coach Steve Hansen announcing that he will retire after the 2019 Rugby World Cup. So who will succeed… Video, Audio
Karakia, speeches for girl who died in scrum machine incident
Touch games have been cancelled at Mountford Park tonight, as a mark of respect for a four-year-old girl who died in an incident with a rugby scrum machine. Video, Audio