Rugby
Salta stunner saves Cheika's Wallabies job
He may well have been 40 minutes from losing his job, but the 40 minutes that followed but ensured Wallabies coach Michael Cheika will see out his contract at next year's Rugby World Cup.
Wallabies produce 24-point comeback win
The Wallabies have produced a huge second-half comeback to beat Argentina 45-34 and potentially save coach Michael Cheika's skin.
Savea's final minute try sets up thrilling win
Replacement flanker Ardie Savea scored a try in the final minute as champions New Zealand staged a stunning comeback to secure a 32-30 victory over South Africa in their final Rugby Championship…
Beale was 'frustrated' at No.10 - Hooper
Kurtley Beale was a "frustrated" man as Australia's starting first five-eighth and will be happy to be back at inside centre for the Wallabies' final Rugby Championship test against Argentina, captain…
Fijian league icon calls it quits after head injuries
Fijian rugby league international Eloni Vunakece has been forced to retire after suffering multiple concussions. Audio
Junior rugby coach denies sexually abusing boys
Alosio Taimo has spent the day giving evidence in his own defence after denying a string of allegations brought by 18 boys. The charges span nearly 30 years and the youngest complainant was just… Video, Audio
All Blacks not basking in Rugby Championship success
The All Blacks are done with basking in the glory of their Rugby Championship title and focused instead on avenging their shock loss to South Africa.
Rugby Foundation cooks up a recipe fundraiser
Lisa Kingi-Bon is the CEO of the NZ Rugby Foundation, set up in 1986 to raise funds for badly injured players. Lisa and Daniel Buckingham, a Wheel Blacks Olympic gold medallist who is now manager of… Audio, Gallery
Rugby - Tackling Soft Diplomacy in the Pacific
RNZ Pacific’s Sports Editor Vinnie Wylie asks if a Pacific based rugby team will ever get off the ground and why the New Zealand government is getting involved? Audio
Puma's set piece a concern for the All Blacks
Taming Argentina's set pieces will be vital if New Zealand are to avoid a second consecutive defeat this weekend, new captain Sam Whitelock said.
Blackadder signs on for another year at Bath
The former Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder has signed on for another year with English rugby club Bath.
Past form nothing against NZ: Puma skipper
Argentina captain Agustin Creevy says his buoyant Pumas team will take little heart from current form when they play New Zealand, reeling from a surprise home defeat to South Africa, in the Rugby…
Otago end Auckland's run
An upset loss to Otago has ended Auckland's unbeaten run in the National Provincial Rugby Championship.
Concussion on her mind
Melanie Bussey studies concussion in sport, and how the human body reacts to impacts that might cause damage to the brain. Audio
Concussion on her mind
Melanie Bussey studies concussion in sport, and how the human body reacts to impacts that might cause damage to the brain.
AudioOur Changing World for 27 September 2018
A study into whether getting concussed while playing rugby makes players more likely to get concussion in the future, and trans-Pacific efforts to stop seabirds getting killed by fishing boats. Audio
All Blacks keep faith with Beauden Barrett and SBW back
All Blacks have given first-five Beauden Barrett a chance to redeem himself after the loss to South Africa, though there are a several changes to the side for Sunday's match in Argentina. Rugby… Video, Audio
Top four all but set
Auckland, Tasman, Wellington and Canterbury have pulled clear of the rest and appear set to contend for the Mitre 10 Cup Premiership title.
Ioane brothers sign long term deals with New Zealand Rugby
The Ioane brothers have signed long term contracts with New Zealand Rugby, the Blues and Auckland.
Springbok shock prompts rapid rewrite
Before last weekend’s loss to South Africa, local rugby writers reckoned complacency was the All Blacks’ biggest foe. Judging by their own output, they could have been writing about themselves. Audio
