Rugby
Taming Lions would add gloss to 100-cap milestone for Read
All Black captain Kieran Read has downplayed the personal milestone of earning his 100th test cap ahead of the series-deciding third Test against the British and Irish Lions at Eden Park tomorrow.
Three Jones, one John, and a pavlova
Former All Black Ian Jones, BBC's rugby reporter Chris Jones, and Rugby World magazine editor Owain Jones join John Campbell ahead of tomorrow night's British and Lions test. Video, Audio
Lions take on All Blacks this weekend in last NZ match
Keiran Reid will celebrate his 100th test match tomorrow when the All Blacks play the British and Irish Lions. RNZ rugby reporter Joe Porter was at this afternoon's Captain's run. Video, Audio
Lions-All Blacks grand finale
Whoever wins tomorrow's test wins the tournament. Former Lions player Shane Byrne discusses what he expects to see from Eden Park for the last Lions-All Blacks test. Audio
Barrett brothers to the fore as All Blacks look to neuter Lions
Rookie backs Nganu Laumape and Jordie Barrett will make their first test starts in just their second ever test when the All Blacks take on the British and Irish Lions in Auckland this weekend. Video, Audio
Lions tour: Tempestuous final Test puts ABs on the line
A high pressure system has formed over the All Blacks after the Lions took a Test match off them on Saturday, writes Jamie Wall.
Black Ferns World Cup squad named
Coach Glenn Moore has gone with experience in his Black Ferns squad for the 2017 Women's Rugby World Cup in Ireland.
All Blacks up the ante
There's been a noticeable lift in intensity at All Blacks training ahead of this weekend's deciding test against the Lions according to flanker Jerome Kaino.
Change on the cards could keep fans from seeing red
Opinion - Sonny Bill Williams' shoulder charge to a Lions player's head deserved the All Blacks' first red card in 50 years but, writes Matt Richens, the rules need to change.
All Blacks red cards - what's the difference?
Fifty years between red cards - Colin Meads in 1967, and then Sonny Bill Williams on Saturday night. Sir Brian Lochore was the All Blacks captain when Meads was red-carded. He talks to John Campbell.
…All Blacks ready for revenge
The All Blacks are itching to put Saturday's second test loss behind them ahead of this weekend's series decider against the British and Irish Lions, according halfback Aaron Smith.
Lions tourists celebrate Saturday's win
Auckland is preparing for one of its busiest weeks in years as it welcomes the America's Cup home, and hosts tens of thousands of rugby fans. Duncan Wilson is visiting from Cambridge in the UK. Audio
SBW 'very disappointed' to let team down
All Blacks centre Sonny Bill Williams has been suspended for four weeks and will miss the third and deciding Test against the Lions in Auckland next Saturday.
The Lions even the ledger and the All Blacks lose SBW
Saturday's test match in Wellington saw the Lions even the ledger and the All Blacks lose Sonny Bill Williams. Veteran rugby commentator Keith Quinn and Gavin Cummiskey discuss the game and the… Audio
Sonny Bill Williams sees red
Sonny Bill Williams' sending off in Saturday's test match against the British and Irish Lions has raised tensions ahead of this weekend's decider at Eden Park. Audio
Lions' visit boosts capital's hospitality sector
Wellington's hospitality sector is reaping the benefits of last night's test between the All Blacks and the British and Irish Lions.
SBW to face judiciary this afternoon
Sonny Bill Williams will face a judiciary hearing to determine his fate ahead of next week's decisive third Test against the British and Irish Lions.
O'Brien cited for striking Naholo
The British & Irish Lions loose forward Sean O'Brien has been cited for dangerous play during last night's second Test against the All Blacks in Wellington.
Lions set up series decider in Auckland
The British and Irish Lions have surged back into the 2017 series against the All Blacks beating a 14-man home side 24-21 in Wellington's Westpac Stadium.
