Rugby
As it happened: Lions v All Blacks - Second Test
LIVE rugby: The Lions have overcome the All Blacks 24-21 in the second Test in Wellington tonight, after NZ was forced to play most of the game with 14 men. Video
Former Lions coach collapses
Former British and Irish Lions coach Sir Ian McGeechan has been taken to hospital after collapsing in the commentary box ahead of the second test against the All Blacks.
Thousands gather in capital for big Lions' game
More rain is expected during tonight's second test between the All Blacks and the Lions at Westpac Stadium.
How much have the Lions learnt in a week
Just how much have the British and Irish Lions learned in the space of a week?
Booze, weed and urine: Remembering the 1993 Lions clash in Wellington
Opinion - Ahead of tonight's test, Jamie Wall recalls his eye-opening first time in the stands, watching the Lions beat the All Blacks in 1993. Video
'Do or die' for the Lions in Wellington
Lions captain Sam Warburton says tonight's second test is the "biggest challenge" of his career. It may also be one of the most significant games in Lions history.
Future Lions tours will change - NZ Rugby
NZ Rugby boss Steve Tew has rubbished suggestions the current Lions tour will be the last but says future visits are unlikely to include so many games.
Rugby players to be tested for concussion
Provincial rugby players will be tested for concussion before being injured as the national sport tries to tackle the problem of brain injuries. Audio
Kieran Reid confident Lions will return in 2029
British rugby writer Stephen Jones says the British and Irish Lions tour has been intense, he predicts they won't return in 2029. But All Blacks captain Keiran Reid believes they will. Video, Audio
NZ rugby urged to embrace Maori and Pasifika culture
A new approach to managing Maori and Pacific Island rugby players is starting to emerge. A seminar in Palmerston North looks at how rugby stereotypes need to change to better connect with Maori and… Audio
Cope hopper Laumape realises childhood dream
Ngani Laumape is set to fulfill a lifelong dream when he makes his All Blacks debut against the British and Irish Lions on Saturday. Audio
Black Ferns winger: 'I wouldn't want to do anything else'
Black Ferns winger Michaela Blyde scored 40 tries for the team in the World Series Sevens competition, which they won. She's been recognised as one of the global stars, but the 21-year-old tells John… Video, Audio
America's Cup coverage overboard?
As most New Zealanders count down the sleeps until next Thursday's home coming parade for the victorious Team New Zealand, others seem to be dreading it. Our reporter Adriana Weber with the week that… Audio
All Blacks name team to face Lions in second test
The All Blacks team to take on the British and Irish Lions on Saturday night has been named. Our sports reporter Joe Porter has been looking over the selection. Audio
World in Sport for 28 June 2017
The Samoa Rugby Union has rejected allegations of severe mistreatment by the family of an Under 20's player; Test rugby returns to Tonga as Fiji stun Scotland; A major contender rules out hosting the… Audio
Public pressure keeps Lions on bench
Lions coach Warren Gatland admits he bowed to public pressure in not calling up extra players from his bench against the Hurricanes last night.
Lions pay for their sins
Like Fred Dagg clambering over one of his farmyard gates, the Lions came an awful cropper at the end in their draw with the Hurricanes, writes Michael Reid.
Black donning blue, West heading south
Hurricanes first five Otere Black is heading north to the Blues for next year's super rugby season while the man he's replacing, Ihaia West, will take Black's place in Wellington.
Lions draw with Hurricanes 31-31: Who rated the best?
LIONS TOUR: The Lions' final mid-week match against the Hurricanes in Wellington ended in a 31-31 draw. Matt Richens rates the players.
As it happened: Lions v Hurricanes game ends in 31-31 draw
RECAP: The Lions have drawn 31-31 with the Hurricanes in their final mid-week game in Wellington tonight. Follow all the action with Jamie Wall's live blog here.
