Rugby
Retallick confirms return to Japan
Brodie Retallick will join the growing list of All Blacks heading to Japan after the World Cup, signing up for a second stint with the Kobe Steelers.
Episode 1: Mana Moana!
Pasifika players have brought so much to the game of rugby - what have they got in return? Audio
First Person: James Nokise
Rugby fan and comedian James Nokise explains how he came to take a more serious look at the state of Pacific rugby.
Episode 2: Money and Mate Ma’a Tonga
Tongan players talk about tough choices and a huge gap in resources between powerful rugby nations and the Pacific. And they ask: ''Is this structural racism?" Audio
Tim Bateman: From rugby professional to children's book author
When Tim Bateman played professional rugby, he was well aware of the toll anxiety could take on his performance. It's something he's hoping to help children with, through his new "Fruit Salad" series… Audio
Matatu coaches grilled ahead of Super Rugby Aupiki season
Matatu have plenty to prove in Super Rugby Aupiki and newcomer Cheyelle Robins-Reti hopes her experience boosts the inaugural wooden spoon side.
Chelsea get help from New Zealand psychologist
New Zealand sports psychologist Gilbert Enoka is to work with glamour English football club Chelsea.
Vern Cotter stands down as Fiji coach
Vern Cotter has resigned as Fiji head coach seven months before the Rugby World Cup.
Welsh fans banned from singing Tom Jones hit
Choirs performing at international rugby matches at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff have been banned from singing the Tom Jones classic, Delilah.
Italian legend confirms retirement
Former Italy rugby captain Sergio Parisse is to retire at the end of the northern season but is still hoping to win more caps before he hangs up his boots.
Black Fern wary of Super Rugby Aupiki young guns
The second season of Super Rugby Aupiki will open doors for some women and keep the likes of Chiefs Manawa and Black Ferns back Hazel Tubic on her toes.
Rugby Australia won't change Giteau Law this year
Rugby Australia will not make any major changes to the Giteau Law as Eddie Jones begins preparing to take charge of the Wallabies.
On the road with Alice Soper
Today we're going on a roadtrip with a woman who was shouting about women's rugby long before anyone else. Alice Soper has played rugby for years and is a vocal advocate and enthusiastic commentator… Audio
Nick Evans to help coach England
England have appointed former All Black Nick Evans as attack coach on a short-term deal for the 2023 Six Nations Championship.
Rugby research promises safety gamechanger
A group of Otago University researchers are about to release their initial findings from a ground-breaking study into the effects of head-knocks and concussion among rugby players at all levels of the… Audio
Dame Farah Palmer honoured for services to rugby
Dame Farah Palmer has been honoured for her services to rugby and says she has a cause to fight for in 2023.
Ōtara's first XV documented
A new documentary series is out following Ōtara's Tangaroa College first fifteen rugby team. It shows us what life is really like at a decile one school, the realities of school truancy, and how rugby… Audio
Jones and Hansen to face off again
Former England rugby coach Eddie Jones will take charge of the Barbarians for their game against a world 15, led by Sir Steve Hansen, at Twickenham in May.
Sports-chat with Joe Porter
Joe talks to Kathryn about the Football World Cup action on and off field, the Black Ferns Sevens winning the Cape Town leg of the World Series - beating Australia, the White Ferns vs Bangladesh… Audio
Life-long rugby fan Dame Patsy Reddy to chair NZ Rugby board
Dame Patsy Reddy has been a life-long rugby fan and now she'll have more power than any woman has ever had at New Zealand Rugby. The former Governor-General will become the first woman to be chair of… Audio
