Rugby
Shields named in England starting line-up
England have handed a first start to Hurricanes forward Brad Shields as a replacement for Chris Robshaw at flanker, while flyhalf Danny Cipriani is on the bench for the second rugby test against South…
Bad blood: France eye revenge against All Blacks
The All Blacks have picked an unchanged side from its opening test against France for this weekend's test, while France has made five changes. As Joe Porter reports, the French will be motivated by… Audio
All Blacks rebuff injury citing controversy
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has compared head injuries in rugby union to a car crash, believing sometimes they're nobody's fault.
NZ under 20's beaten by France
The New Zealand under 20 rugby side won't defend their World Championship title after being beaten 16-7 by France in their semi-final in Perpignan.
'We don't think we get any favours from the referees'
The All Blacks are rejecting a former international referee's assertion they get away with murder on the rugby field.
Chiefs and Highlanders to kick off Super Rugby next year
The Super Rugby draw for next year has been unveiled with the competition kicking off with the Chiefs hosting the Highlanders on 15 February.
Thrush to join Western Force
The Western Force have received a boost as they prepare to welcome former All Blacks lock Jeremy Thrush into the fold.
Underdone All Blacks captain not concerned
All Blacks captain Sam Whitelock is itching to get back into action after being sidelined by a concussion and he has no concerns about being underdone for the first test against France.
All Blacks gear up for first test of 2018
The All Blacks are expected to win but there might be a bit of rust as players from the five Super Rugby franchises join forces for the first time in 2018. Video, Audio
Nana Barrett and her All Blacks scrapbooks
All Blacks brothers Beauden, Jordie and Scott Barrett's nana Mary has a scrapbook for each of her All Blacks grandsons, which she fills with newspaper clippings and photographs she takes from TV. She… Video, Audio
All Blacks' Barrett brothers about to make history
Taranaki's famous sons - Beauden, Scott and Jordie Barrett - will become the first trio of brothers to start a match for the All Blacks when they play France at Eden Park on Saturday. Audio
Parra returns to face the All Blacks
Veteran halfback Morgan Parra returns from three years in the international rugby wilderness in an experimental France team named to face the All Blacks in Auckland.
Shields adds extra element says England team mate
Controversial England selection Brad Shields has added an extra element to the squad on their tour of South Africa, new team mate Chris Robshaw said.
From fat to fit, All Blacks prop caps meteoric rise
From unwanted at Super Rugby level to an All Blacks debutant, it's been a meteoric rise for the Chiefs prop Karl Tu'inukuafe.
ABs caution players battling concussion
All Blacks duo Ben Smith and Ryan Crotty have shared their struggles with concussion, sending a message to any player who may be experiencing the same.
Pocock and Folau put differences aside
David Pocock and Israel Folau might disagree fundamentally on the issue of LGBT rights but the Wallabies are united in believing their diametrically opposed views will not have an impact on the…
All Blacks call up reinforcements
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen looks likely to face a severe test of his squad's depth for the first test against France this week after a string of injuries over the last few days further diminished…
Another win for Junior All Blacks
The New Zealand under 20 men's rugby team has beaten Wales 42-10 in their second pool game at the World Championship in France.
Jordie Barrett 'not intoxicated'
All Blacks utility back Jordie Barrett says he is not embarrassed but disappointed in himself after police were called when he and a friend entered Dunedin flat by mistake in the early hours of…
Naholo try caps off decisive Highlanders win
Waisake Naholo finished off a beautiful team try to ensure the Highlanders kept up their hunt for the Super Rugby playoffs when they beat a spluttering Hurricanes outfit 30-14 in Dunedin.
