Rugby
Keith Murdoch passes away
Former All Blacks prop Keith Murdoch, who was sent home in disgrace from the team's tour of Britain in 1972 for punching a security guard in Cardiff, has died.
Irish pair found not guilty of rape
Ireland rugby internationals Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding have been found not guilty of raping a woman at a party in 2016.
Fatialofa heading to England
The Hurricanes lock Michael Fatialofa will leave New Zealand rugby at the end of the Super Rugby season.
Sky may lose 2019 Rugby World Cup rights
Sky Television says it will possibly lose the rights to broadcast the next Rugby World Cup.
SBW breaks wrist
All Blacks and Blues midfielder Sonny Bill Williams has been ruled out of action for up to eight weeks after it was confirmed he broke his wrist in the 37-20 loss to the Stormers last week.
Chiefs overwhelm hapless Sunwolves
Damian McKenzie has unleashed an attacking master class for the Chiefs in the 61-10 Super Rugby humbling of the Sunwolves in Tokyo.
Conrad Smith retires from rugby
The former All Blacks centre Conrad Smith has confirmed he will hang up his boots at the end of the current northern season and take up a role as an advocate for players.
Glorification and disrespect selling the Gallaher Cup
Opinion - Wrong word, wrong situation. The All Blacks launched their ad campaign to boost the June test series with France this week, labelling it The Battle For The Gallaher Cup.
Glorification and disrespect selling the Gallaher Cup
Opinion - Wrong word, wrong situation. The All Blacks launched their ad campaign to boost the June test series with France this week, labelling it The Battle For The Gallaher Cup, writes Jamie Wall.
Outrage in Tonga over apparent ban on girls playing rugby
Tonga's government has instructed female students at one of its high schools that they should not be playing sports like rugby or boxing because it goes against Tongan culture and traditions. Audio
Hansen: I won't be coaching England
All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen has ruled out the possibility of succeeding Eddie Jones as England boss.
Jones taking too many positives from their loss
Taking the positives from defeat is the standard post-match mantra of the modern sporting coach but Eddie Jones was surely stretching credulity when he vowed that England would be better for their…
Jones apologises about comments of Irish and Wales
Eddie Jones has been left embarrassed after footage emerged of the England head coach referring to Ireland as the "scummy Irish" and Wales as a "little s...... place".
Ireland rise to number two in rugby rankings
New Six Nations champions Ireland have risen to number two in the World Rugby rankings.
Despite new deal, huge gender pay gap remains
New Zealand is keen to leverage the success of its all-conquering Black Ferns to create an opportunity for women to make a living from the game but will not rush into the creation of a professional…
Guscott critical of England setup
Just weeks after they were described as the best team in the world, it appears the tide has quickly turned on the England rugby side.
Black Ferns on NZ Rugby payroll but more games needed
The Black Ferns are officially on the New Zealand Rugby payroll. Yesterday the Rugby Union confirmed it will contract the country's top 30 women's 15-aside players. They'll earn a retainer of $12 to… Audio
Nights Sport
Dana Johansen to talk all things sport - including the new pay deal for the Black Ferns. Audio
Black Ferns finally make the NZ Rugby payroll
St Mary's College students were buzzing to meet the Black Ferns, and buzzing they're finally going to be paid. Sports reporter Joe Porter caught up with some current and potential future players. Video, Audio
Black Ferns to be fully pro by 2021?
The country's top women's rugby players will become full-time professionals within the next two to three years, according to New Zealand Rugby Players Association boss.
