Rugby
Hansen stands by decision on Barrett
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has made no apologies for sending Beauden Barrett home ahead of Saturday night's Bledisloe Test in Brisbane despite the classy five-eighth training and passing concussion…
Cheika names veteran lock in Bledisloe 15
Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has made one enforced change to his starting side to play the All Blacks in the third and final Bledisloe Cup test in Brisbane on Saturday, promoting veteran lock Rob…
Sevens stalwart Stowers steps aside
All Blacks Sevens and Counties Manakau stalwart Sherwin Stowers is retiring from professional rugby after a 13 year association with the national sevens side.
Barrett out for final Bledisloe clash
The All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has named his strongest possible side for this weekend's final Bledisloe Cup clash against the Wallabies in Brisbane. As expected star first-five Beauden Barrett has… Audio
Sopoaga in for Barrett
The Highlanders first five Lima Sopoaga will start for the All Blacks in Saturday night's third Bledisloe Cup Test against Australia in Brisbane.
Auld Mug and Log O'Wood in double act
The America's Cup and the Ranfurly Shield are on public display together today in New Plymouth in what's believed to be a first. Audio
NZ Rugby makes changes to promote board diversity
New Zealand Rugby has made changes to the way its nine-person board is selected in a bid to broaden the range of its board members.
Crusader's Ioane opts to stay in Japan
Former Wallabies winger Digby Ioane has brought his run with the Crusaders to a close after just one Super Rugby season in Canterbury.
Warren Gatland quits coaching British and Irish Lions
New Zealander Warren Gatland says he never wants to coach the British and Irish Lions again. The Wales coach says he hated this year's tour of New Zealand. That's despite taking the visitors, who were… Audio
Harbour thump Taranaki
North Harbour threw the form book out the window as they thumped top of the table Taranaki 64-33 in their provincial premiership rugby game in Albany.
Sports stars taking a stand
In Spain, the US and Australia top sportspeople have used the media to make bold political statements on contentious issues like independence, racism, same-sex marriage. Would it happen here?
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Sports stars taking a stand
In Spain, the US and Australia top sportspeople have used the media to make bold political statements on contentious issues like independence, racism, same-sex marriage. Would it happen here?
Audio
Hunt and Korczk recalled to Wallabies
Karmichael Hunt and Adam Korczyk have earned Wallabies recalls while coach Michael Cheika has named three fresh development players ahead of next weekend's third Bledisloe Cup Test in Brisbane.
Woodward backs Rugby Championship
England's World Cup-winning rugby coach Sir Clive Woodward believes All Blacks locks Brodie Retallick and Sam Whitelock would walk into the England team.
Taranaki rugby supporters gear up for tonight's Ranfurly Shield defence
Taranaki and Manawatu are battling for the Ranfurly Shield in New Plymouth tonight. Taranaki Rugby Supporters Club president Grant Hassall joins Checkpoint live from the scene. Video, Audio
Ranfurly Shield - where dreams are made
Taranaki is defending the Ranfurly Shield against Manawatu tonight. To mark the occasion, John Campbell spoke to Kevin Barrett - father of three All Blacks brothers - and former Taranaki player. Video, Audio
All Blacks extend world ranking lead
The All Blacks have extended their lead at the top of the World Rugby rankings.
Ranfurly Shield goes to church after Taranaki victory
Taranaki's Fijian contingent made sure the trophy paid due respect for what was indeed a miracle turnaround after their win over Canterbury. Video, Audio
Rugby Championship: No tension, no drama, no fun
Sports Call - This year's Rugby Championship was about as exciting as watching grass grow. Joe Porter ponders what's gone wrong with the Southern Hemisphere's flagship competition.
Wallabies down Pumas in Mendoza
The travel-weary Wallabies have rounded out their 2017 Rugby Championship campaign with a hard-earned 37-20 win over Argentina in Mendoza.
