Rugby
NZ rugby players banned for doping
Four New Zealand rugby players, including a former Black Fern and New Zealand under 20's player, have been suspended for doping.
Gatland has a warning for English Rugby
The Wales coach Warren Gatland has warned England that its rugby could be set to go the same way as English football with its international game suffering because of its use of overseas players at…
Beaver and Cooper being considered for Irish role
Former internationals Stephen Donald and Quade Cooper are being considered as recruits for Irish rugby club Ulster.
Wayne Smith treated for cancer
The former All Black coach Wayne Smith has revealed he received treatment for cancer last year.
Luatua wants back in black
Former All Black Steven Luatua has signalled his intentions to play for New Zealand at the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
Hunt stands down from rugby
Wallabies star and Queensland Reds player Karmichael Hunt has stood down voluntarily from all contractual rugby obligations after being charged with drug possession in Brisbane.
I'm still BeeGee
The phone message says 'Hi BeeGee here' and even though the former All Blacks is now Sir Bryan, it won't be changing.
Former All Black left unable to walk
The former All Black Adam Thomson, who has spent the past week in hospital in Tokyo unable to walk, has been diagnosed with lumbar discitis, a painful infection of the spine.
Noves first France coach to be axed
Guy Noves has been sacked as France rugby coach becoming the first Les Bleus boss in history to be axed.
Moala to join French club Clermont
All Blacks midfielder George Moala is off to ply his trade in France next year.
Portia Woodman: rugby star
Portia Woodman was part of the World Cup-winning Black Ferns and player of the year at the World Rugby Awards. She talks to Kathryn Ryan about her busy year on the field, and where she sees the game… Audio
Michalak calls time
Former France halfback Frederic Michalak has announced he'll retire from rugby at the end of the season.
Gatland not fixated on coaching All Blacks
Warren Gatland has said he will not be fixated on becoming the All Blacks coach when he steps down from his role with Wales after the 2019 World Cup.
Black Ferns big winners at rugby awards
The Black Ferns were the big winners at the NZ Rugby Awards last night, repeating the success they had at the World Rugby Awards late last month. At last night's ceremony in Auckland, the New Zealand… Audio
Read to miss start of Super Rugby
The All Blacks captain Kieran Read will miss the start of next year's Super Rugby competition as he recovers from back surgery.
Australia to bid for World Cups
Australia have launched bids to host the men's Rugby World Cup in 2027 and the women's event in 2021.
Castle playing down 'groundbreaker' tag
Raelene Castle is playing down her groundbreaking appointment as Rugby Australia's new CEO as she sets about trying to make the sport the No.1 football code in the country.
Warburton to miss Six Nations
Wales flanker Sam Warburton will miss next year's Six Nations championship after undergoing knee surgery.
Damon Salesa: our Pacific future
'Auckland and New Zealand are becoming more Pacific by the hour' writes Damon Salesa in his new book Island Time, NZ's Pacific Futures. Yet unlike other ethnic communities, Auckland's Pacific… Audio
Itoje in doubt for start of Six Nations
England forward Maro Itoje could miss the start of the Six Nations after fracturing his jaw playing for Saracens.
