Rugby
Coles back and raring to go
Dane Coles selected for second Bledisloe Cup test in Dunedin this weekend. Audio
Sir Colin Meads to be honoured at Bledisloe Cup test
New Zealand's rugby community will honour legend Sir Colin Meads by observing moments of silence around the country this weekend.
Cheika surprises with Wallaby changes
The Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has made three changes for the second Bledisloe Cup Test.
Owen Franks out of Test
Injury has forced All Blacks prop Owen Franks out of Saturday's Test against Australia in Dunedin.
Davys withdraws Warriors bid
Auckland businessman Paul Davys has withdrawn his bid for the Warriors rugby league club, citing a "confusing process" presented by owner Eric Watson.
Coles set for start in Dunedin
All Blacks hooker Dane Coles is expected to make his return to test rugby against Australia on Saturday, ending a frustrating 5 months battling injury.
Black Ferns dominate US in World Cup semifinal
The Black Ferns are through to the final of the Women's Rugby World Cup in Northern Ireland, beating the Unite States early on Wednesday morning (NZ time).
Correspondent Denise Garland was at the… Audio
SANZAAR investigating possible Williams' head knock
Southern hemisphere rugby's governing body - SANZAAR, is investigating whether medical officials should have conducted concussion tests on All Black centre Sonny Bill Williams during Saturday's Rugby…
Force axing may prompt new Asian comp
The Western Force may consider launching a new rugby competition in Asia if they can't win their way back into Super Rugby ranks.
Wallabies confident they can bounce back
Their pride may have taken a hit but the Wallabies insist their confidence hasn't been mortally wounded by Saturday's 54-34 loss to the All Blacks in Sydney.
King Country local Bud Snowden recalls Sir Colin Meads
King Country local Bud Snowden recalls Sir Colin Meads watching his team from the sidelines, back when he was too little to even do up his boots. Video, Audio
Colin Meads: Te Kuiti mourns its favourite son
To New Zealand, Sir Colin was a sports star, but to Te Kuiti, he was their favourite son. At his local rugby club, friends, family and players gather to celebrate his life. Audio
Colin Meads: The man who built the All Blacks
Opinion - Colin Meads' career spanned a changing society and epitomised the mythology of the All Blacks, writes Jamie Wall.
New Zealanders pay tribute to Sir Colin 'Pinetree' Meads
Sir Colin Meads has been described as having "skills like a bat and the strength of a rhinoceros", as tributes pour in for the rugby great. Audio
'Meads' rugby was dug out of the farmland'
Rugby journalist and historian Ron Palenski and commentator Keith Quinn reflect on what made Sir Colin Meads great. Audio
Sir Colin Meads: Fans gather at Te Kuiti statue
RNZ reporter Eva Corlett is in Te Kuiti - Sir Colin Meads' hometown - where people are gathering to remember the rugby icon. Audio
Former All Blacks pay tribute to felled Pinetree
New Zealand rugby legends of a bygone era all remember former All Black Sir Colin Meads, who died yesterday at the age of 81 after a year-long battle with pancreatic cancer. Audio
Brian Lochore on Meads' iconic All Blacks role
Sir Brian Lochore played in the same team as Sir Colin Meads. He joins us to discuss the legend's playing style, and his role in the All Blacks' forward pack. Audio
Meads 'a top bloke on, off field' - Fergus Slattery
British and Irish Lions legend Fergus Slattery was a flanker in the side that beat the All Blacks in 1971. He says Sir Colin Meads was a "top bloke" on and off the field. Audio
