Rugby
Cheika ignoring speculation on his future as Wallabies coach
The Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has ignored any talk of his job security as the Wallabies prepared for their Rugby Championship clash with the All Blacks in Auckland on Saturday, according to…
Climbing above adversity: Black Fern Jackie Patea-Fereti
The Black Ferns do battle with Australia at Eden Park tomorrow night, but for player in particular, just being there will be the realisation of a dream, and reward for never giving up. Audio
Black Ferns, All Blacks face Australia at Eden Park
The Black Ferns and All Blacks face off against Australia again at Eden Park tomorrow night with the All Blacks looking to retain the Bledisloe Cup and the Black Ferns aiming to sweep their two-match… Audio
Owen Franks gears up for 100th test
The All Blacks prop will become just the ninth player to get to 100 test matches. Audio
Black Ferns name unchanged side for second Test against Australia
The Black Ferns coach Glenn Moore has named an unchanged side to take on Australia in the second Test at Eden Park on Saturday.
All Blacks to stick with tried and true to seal Bledisloe
The All Blacks appear set to make just a couple of enforced changes to their starting side as they seek to wrap up the Bledisloe Cup for the 16th straight year.
Black Ferns not dwelling on warm up location
The Black Ferns did well to not let frustration prevail after not being allowed to warm up on the main field ahead of their first test match against the Wallaroos in Sydney.
Ryan Crotty's rugby future in doubt after sixth concussion
The 29-year-old was knocked out in a nasty head clash during Saturday's first Bledisloe Cup test - ruling him out of at least this weekend's 2nd test in Auckland. Audio
Crotty head injury sours All Blacks' triumph
Concerns over the long-term health of Ryan Crotty are back in the spotlight after he suffered another concussion during the All Blacks win over the Wallabies
Rugby double header for All Blacks and Black Ferns
It was a big night for NZ's black jersey wearers on the rugby field. RNZ Sport reporter Clay Wilson reports on Saturday Night's matches. Audio
Cheika puts faith in game-breaker Maddocks
Jack Maddocks looms as the second-half game-breaker to pilot the Wallabies to Bledisloe Cup glory after being handed a dream test debut against the All Blacks in Sydney.
Cipriani fined for nightclub assault
England rugby player Danny Cipriani pleaded guilty to common assault and resisting arrest after an incident at a nightclub on Jersey which left a female police officer bruised.
Sport: Plan to use rugby to help prevent violence against women
A life-skills programme being piloted in Fiji, "Get Into Rugby PLUS", plans to use rugby to help prevent violence against women and promote gender equality in the Pacific. Audio
Shamed All Black deserves posthumous apology
In his book Murdoch - the All Black who never returned, rugby historian Ron Palenski delves into the layers of speculation about what really happened in Cardiff, prior to prop Keith Murdoch being sent… Audio
Fullback Folau vows to attack
Israel Folau says he will be playing fullback - nowhere else - in Saturday night's Bledisloe Cup opener against the All Blacks.
All Blacks target new-look Australian midfield
The All Blacks are making no secret of intentions to exploit the Wallabies' inexperience at outside centre in Saturday's Bledisloe Cup opener in Sydney.
Springboks welcome back Etzebeth
Giant lock Eben Etzebeth is set to play his first competitive game of rugby in 10 months when he starts for South Africa in their Rugby Championship opener against Argentina at Kings Park on Saturday.
Pocock's return fires up All Blacks
The All Blacks are on "high alert" over the threat David Pocock could pose at the breakdown when they meet the Wallabies in Saturday's Rugby Championship opener, according to flanker Sam Cane.
Sir Bryan Williams inducted into World Rugby Hall of Fame
All Black great Sir Bryan Williams will be inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame next month. It's a big year for Sir Bryan, who was knighted for services to rugby in the New Year's Honours list… Audio
Linda Burgess - 1970s WAGS take on the All Blacks
This week Linda Burgess' funny and insightful column in The Spinoff caught Noelle's eye. In it, Burgess describes her experience as a WAG in the 1970s when her husband, Bob Burgess, was an All Black… Audio
