Rugby
Girl dies in rugby scrum machine incident
The death of a four-year-old girl in an incident with a rugby scrum machine is being described as a tragedy. The accident happened near the Manurewa Rugby club rooms in Mountfort Park yesterday… Video, Audio
Steve Hansen to leave All Blacks in 2019
Steve Hansen says his decision to step down as All Blacks coach after next year's World Cup is the right decision for him and the right decision for the team he has led to new heights. Video, Audio
Kendra Cocksedge wins NZ Rugby Player of the Year
Kendra Cocksedge is the first female player to ever win the Kelvin R Tremain Memorial Player of the Year Award, and we're lucky enough to have her on the line! Audio
All Black coach Steve Hansen to stand down after World Cup
The All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has announced he will stand down after next year's World Cup in Japan.
Setback for Naka Drotske
Former Springbok Naka Drotske is in intensive care following a setback in his recovery after being shot in a robbery.
All Blacks back Ben Smith confirms French fling
All Blacks and Highlanders outside back Ben Smith has confirmed he's leaving New Zealand Rugby for France after next year's World Cup.
David Pocock backs under fire Wallabies coach Michael Cheika
Star flanker David Pocock is backing under fire Wallabies coach Michael Cheika but says he has concerns of a different kind over his own neck.
Is Joe Schmidt the coach of the year?
It was with much interest that I saw Joe Schmidt's nomination for the 2018 Halberg Awards.
Sport: Pacific Super Rugby hopes dashed
Hopes for a Pacific-based Super Rugby team dashed after Fiji pulls out of proposed bid. Audio
Former Springbok shot during robbery
World Cup-winner Naka Drotske is reported to be in a stable condition after the former Springbok was shot three times during an attempted robbery in Pretoria.
Rugby Australia calls off chat with Jake White
A planned discussion between Rugby Australia and World Cup-winning former South Africa coach Jake White has been cancelled after it became public knowledge.
Taranaki Rugby seeks $600,000 bailout
Earthquake damage to Yarrow Stadium has wiped out the local union's cash reserves, the local district council has been told.
All Blacks 2018: Sprinting or stumbling towards next year's World Cup?
The All Blacks of 2018: World Cup winners in waiting? Or pretenders to their predecessors throne?
Joe Schmidt leaving coaching
Joe Schmidt is stepping down as Ireland rugby head coach after the 2019 World Cup in Japan and says he will finish coaching.
One-off All Blacks-Tonga match announced
Tongan fans are expected to descend on Hamilton en-masse next year, when the city hosts a one-off game between the All Blacks and Tonga. Audio
Rugby: The Six Nations where non All Black Kiwis go to play
Analysis - Are New Zealand the biggest poachers of rugby talent world-wide? Some stats released this week suggest the northern hemisphere sides are worse by a country mile.
Ireland dominate World Rugby awards
A week after Ireland's historic win over the All Blacks, player Johnny Sexton, coach Joe Schmidt and the team took out top places at the World Rugby awards in Monaco. Audio
All Blacks avenge themselves on unlucky Italy
Opinion: A familiar looking Italian dismemberment.
Fiji stun France with top-tier win
Fiji have pulled off a remarkable test triumph with their first win over France, getting home 21-14 in front of a stunned Stade de France crowd.
All Blacks end season on a high
The All Blacks have finished their 2018 season in style with a 66-3 romp of Italy in Rome.
