Rugby
World Cup bid gets government backing
New Zealand has entered a race against Australia to host the 2021 women's Rugby World Cup.
Hooper signs lucrative new deal
Rugby Australia have announced Wallabies skipper Michael Hooper has signed a five-year deal that will take him through to the end of 2023.
Women's rugby numbers booming in NZ
Women's rugby is growing rapidly in New Zealand, but men's playing numbers are continuing to decline.
Foster: Wallabies loss 'still hurts'
All Blacks assistant coach Ian Foster says last year's loss to Australia in the third and final Bledisloe Cup match still hurts.
Gisborne Boys High School features in New York Times
Gisborne Boys High School, a school with just over 800 pupils, made it into the New York Times yesterday with a feature on its First XV rugby team. Audio
Stirling Mortlock rubbishes All Blacks underdog status
Former Wallabies captain Stirling Mortlock has rubbished All Blacks attempts at underdog status for the looming Bledisloe Cup series as laughable.
Former All Black Piri Weepu pleads guilty to drink driving
Former All Black halfback Piri Weepu has been fined $600 and disqualified from driving for six months aftering pleading guilty to drink driving.
Global fan base for rugby continues to grow
There are more rugby fans in China, Brazil, India and the US than there are people in Australia and New Zealand combined.
Crusaders fans brave bad weather at victory parade
A hardy crowd of about 500 turned out for a victory parade for the newly crowned super rugby champions, despite bitterly cold and wet conditions today. Video, Audio
Hurricanes pair miss out on All Blacks squad
The Hurricanes pair of loose forward Vaea Fifita and centre Ngani Laumape have been left out of the All Blacks squad for the rugby championship.
England rugby wants John Mitchell
The England rugby coach Eddie Jones wants former All Blacks mentor John Mitchell to join his coaching staff.
Nicholas Sheppard's novel about rugby and sexual identity
Wearing an All Black jersey is still the dream of many a Kiwi boy but in Nicholas Sheppard's new novel Broken Play, a talented young player's sexuality might derail his career. These days… Audio
Sonny Bill Williams goes back to school
Sonny Bill Williams is among a group of 10 Blues Super Rugby players who are going back to school to work towards a Bachelor's Degree.
Hansen says Canterbury needs a new stadium
The All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has a word of advice for the people who will decide whether or not to build a new stadium in Christchurch - get on with it.
Ledesma takes over as Pumas coach
Argentina have named former hooker Mario Ledesma as the new coach of their national rugby side.
Coles included in All Blacks training camp
Hurricanes hooker Dane Coles has been included in the All Blacks wider training squad for this week's pre-Rugby Championship camp in Christchurch.
James Slipper returns from drugs ban
Former Wallabies prop James Slipper will make his return from a drug ban in a trial match in Sydney on Friday.
Beale key to Wallabies success - Mealamu
All Black centurian Keven Mealamu believes Wallabies star Kurtley Beale poses the biggest threat to New Zealand during the upcoming Bledisloe Cup series.
Jones on notice
The England Rugby Football Union have warned Eddie Jones that they expect him reverse the team's recent slump by delivering a successful autumn campaign.
Wallabies confident of Bledisloe upset
Star utility back Dane Haylett-Petty is confident the Wallabies are closing the gap on the powerful All Blacks, but it remains to be seen whether that will translate into Bledisloe Cup success this…
