Rugby
Hurricanes attempting to create history
The Hurricanes are under no illusions as to the monumental task they face in the Super Rugby semi-final against the Crusaders tonight with captain Brad Shields declaring it as their final.
Super Rugby: Better venue needed for biggest games
Opinion - The Crusaders might be happy with their home ground advantage, but it still isn't the best look for Super Rugby, writes Jamie Wall.
Black Ferns Sevens victory 'adds to legacy' - Farah Palmer
New Zealand has achieved an unprecented feat in sporting history, simultaneously holding men's and women's rugby world titles in rugby union and Sevens. Former Black Ferns rugby union captain and NZRU… Audio
Black Ferns Sevens ecstatic at Auckland return
RNZ reporter Anneke Smith is at Auckland Airport and has been talking to some of the victorious Black Ferns Sevens players as they arrived home from San Francisco after winning the Sevens Rugby World… Audio
All Blacks Sevens defend world cup title
The Black Ferns Sevens team have just arrived back in the country after taking home the title of Rugby World Cup Sevens champions in San Francisco. Their victory was followed up by the men's seven… Audio
Black Ferns Sevens make victorious return home
The Black Ferns Sevens team have just arrived back in the country after taking home the title of Rugby World Cup Sevens champions in San Francisco. The women's sevens team dominated at the World Cup… Audio
Rugby Sevens: NZ men win World Cup
The New Zealand men's sevens team have followed in the footsteps of their female counterparts, successfully defending their World Cup crown in San Francisco this afternoon.
Sam Warburton retires from rugby
The former Wales captain Sam Warburton has retired from rugby at the age of 29 after failing to return to peak fitness following neck and knee surgery.
Hurricanes and Chiefs lineups named for quarter final
The Chiefs welcome back their frontline team for Friday's Super Rugby quarter-final showdown with the Hurricanes in Wellington.
Savea and Barrett recommit to NZ Rugby
New Zealand Rugby and the Hurricanes have re-signed loose forward Ardie Savea and outside back Jordie Barrett re-committing to the national body and the Super club.
Chiefs back Johnny Fa'auli banned for six weeks
The Chiefs midfielder Johnny Fa'auli has been banned for six weeks for his dangerous tackle on Hurricanes opposite Wes Goosen on Friday night.
Black Ferns announce two-Test tour of France
The Black Ferns have announced a two-Test tour of France at the end of the year and will warm-up for a busy international season with a Game of Three Halves in Tauranga next month.
Wayne Pivac takes over at Wales
Wayne Pivac, head coach of Welsh rugby side Scarlets, will take over as Wales coach when Warren Gatland steps down after the 2019 World Cup in Japan.
Zimbabwe rugby players forced to sleep on the street
Rugby Africa and the the Tunisia Rugby Union have apologised to Zimbabwe after their players slept on the street following problems with their accommodation before a match this weekend.
School rugby player banned over doping
A schoolboy rugby player has been banned as a result of a massive investigation into online purchases of prohibited substances. The player - who was a minor at the time of offending, so cannot be… Audio
High school doping breach one of many
A former secondary school student's four-year ban from rugby after admitting to breaching New Zealand Rugby's Anti-Doping rules is one case of a wider investigation.
Savea and Evans escape punishment
The Hurricanes duo Julian Savea and Gareth Evans have been issued warnings by SANZAAR following last night's 24-12 loss to the Brumbies.
Blues smash Reds in Super Rugby card-fest
A fitting farewell for loose forward Jerome Kaino after the Blues crush the Queensland Reds 39 to 16 at Eden Park
NZ Rugby to review falling secondary school numbers
New Zealand Rugby has announced a review into secondary school rugby as they battle with dwindling participation numbers at college level.
Super Rugby: 'Business socks time'
With his business socks on, because it's 'business time' in Super Rugby - Joe Porter ponders whether any side can topple the defending champions the Crusaders?
