Rugby
Meads 'laid foundation' for new All Blacks - Ian Kirkpatrick
Sir Colin "laid the foundation" for new All Blacks, says friend and teammate Ian Kirkpatrick. Audio
Colin Meads' home town mourns its favourite son
The death of rugby legend Sir Colin Meads has left his King Country hometown Te Kuiti remembering a man who left his mark in the community as much as on the playing field. People are visiting his… Audio
Meads' rugby style was beyond his era - Steve Tew
Chief executive of New Zealand Rugby Steve Tew says Sir Colin Meads' abilities as a player transcended his playing era, but the legend had great respect for modern players. Audio
'No bigger person took the field' - Laurie Mains
"No bigger person took the field in world rugby" - former All Black Laurie Mains remembers his teammate and friend Sir Colin Meads, who has died, aged 81. Audio
Death of 'Pine Tree' Meads prompts Twitter tributes
The death of All Black great Sir Colin "Pine Tree" Meads has prompted an outpouring of tributes on social media.
Legendary All Black Sir Colin Meads dies
The man widely regarded as the greatest All Black of all time has died at the age of 81. Audio
Sir Colin Meads: 'Special and ahead of his time'
Opinion - Sir Colin Meads, a farmer from small town Te Kuiti, had a bigger impact on a sport and a country than most could ever dream of, writes Matt Richens.
Quick facts on Sir Colin Meads' stellar career
Sir Colin Meads was the player so long held up as the epitome of what an All Black should be - skillful, tough, quick, big and with a huge will to win.
Bledisloe Cup wrap
RNZ sports editor Stephen Hewson covers off the first Bledisloe Cup test in Sydney and other rugby matters. Audio
Kaino heads home to deal with family matter
NZ Rugby has confirmed All Black Jerome Kaino is on his way back to New Zealand to deal with a "personal matter".
Bledisloe Cup: Wallabies have more problems than the All Blacks
The All Blacks won't be giving sideline scandals a second thought in this week's game against the Wallabies - they'll be focusing on getting their season back on track, Jamie Wall writes. Video
Can Rugby Championship, Bledisloe Cup revive the All Blacks?
The All Blacks take on the Wallabies in Sydney this Saturday as the Rugby Championship kicks off.
None of the Australian Super rugby sides managed to register a win over New Zealand opposition in 26… Audio
Aussie rugby's future on weakened Wallabies' shoulders
Opinion - Australian Rugby sits on a precipice and should the Wallabies slip, it could spell doom, writes Matt Richens.
Aussie rugby's future on weakened Wallabies' shoulders
Opinion - Australian Rugby sits on a precipice and should the Wallabies slip, it could spell doom, writes Matt Richens.
Squire and McKenzie get starts for the All Blacks
Highlanders loosie Liam Squire and Chiefs utility back Damian McKenzie get starts for the All Blacks in Saturday's test against Australia in Sydney.
Wallabies pressure plan for Bledisloe opener
Wallabies coach Michael Cheika is vowing to play a pressure game against the All Blacks in their Bledisloe Cup opener in Sydney on Saturday.
Stephen Donald: 'I’ve had a charmed career'
Stephen Donald became a rugby legend when he kicked the All Blacks to victory at the 2011 Rugby World Cup at Eden Park. But it was to be Donald’s first and last World Cup match. He reflects on the ups… Audio
Pulver to go after Force decision
ARU chief executive Bill Pulver says he'll step down after the decision to axe the Western Force from Super Rugby.
Western Force axed from Super Rugby
The Australian Rugby Union have decided to axe the Perth-based Western Force team from Super Rugby.
Early nerves for Black Ferns in Cup opener
The Black Ferns captain Fiao'o Fa'amausili says there were some early nerves in the team's World Cup opening game against Wales in Dublin this morning.
