Rugby
Lions with runaway 34-6 win over Chiefs
The British and Irish Lions have won their second game on the trot with a 34-6 win over the Chiefs in Hamilton this evening.
Chiefs prepare to take on Lions for the first time in Hamilton
The Lions have so far won two and lost two matches on their tour. It's the last chance for players to make their mark before they play the All Blacks. Video, Audio
Dan Slevin on rugby films
The British and Irish Lions are currently touring the country and film fans can join in the fun with plenty of films about rugby to keep us entertained between matches. Well, maybe not plenty but… Audio
Sir Colin Meads statue unveiled in Te Kuiti
All Blacks great Sir Colin Meads has been immortalised in bronze with several thousand people estimated to have shown up in his hometown, Te Kuiti, for the statue's unveiling.
Sir Colin Meads statue unveiled in Te Kuiti
Thousands gathered to pay their respects to Colin Meads when the rugby legend's statue was unveiled in Te Kuiti. Audio
Sport: Samoa and Tonga rugby stay positive despite defeats
Samoa and Tonga have plenty of room for improvement after disappointing defeats by the All Blacks and Wales during the Pasifika Rugby Challenge. Audio
Lions positions still up for grabs
Lions test positions were still up for grabs in their clash against the Chiefs with the composition of the back three and loose forwards still an area of contention.
Lions victory: lesson in wet weather rugby
The Lions needed a good dress rehearsal going into the first test, and by crikey, against the Māori All Blacks on a filthy night in Rotorua, did they get it, writes Michael Reid.
Donald to lead Chiefs against Lions
Stephen Donald will lead the Chiefs against the British and Irish Lions on Tuesday, with the visitors likely to field a side without any of the players expected to face the All Blacks in the first…
All Blacks and Lions set for matchup
The All Blacks and Lions have both officially shown their hands, securing clinical victories within 24 hours as they gear up for the first Test.
Reason on rugby
Sports journalist Mark Reason wraps up three international games this weekend and looks ahead to the first Test against the Lions next week. And he asks, were Samoa robbed on Friday? Audio
Cheika says Wallabies are well off the pace
Michael Cheika has accused his labouring Wallabies of being off the pace after suffering a humbling 24-19 Test loss to a resurgent Scotland.
Lions tour: As it happened - Lions beat Māori All Blacks 32-10
The Lions have dominated the Māori All Blacks in Rotorua this evening, winning 32-10. See how it all went down with commentary from Jamie Wall.
All Blacks thump Samoa in Lions warmup game
The All Blacks have scored a convincing 78-nil win over Samoa in their rugby test in Auckland.
Wales beat Tonga at Eden Park
First-five Sam Davies kicked four penalties as Wales beat Tonga 24-6 at Eden Park in Auckland.
All Blacks to play Samoa at Eden Park
All Blacks vs Samoa will be the first international fixture before next week's British and Irish Lions series starts. Matt Chatterton is at Eden Park for the double header. Video, Audio
Māori All Blacks chase history and winning sendoff
The Māori All Blacks have the chance to repeat their historic 2005 win over the Lions tomorrow night, and send off long serving loose forward Liam Messam. Video, Audio
Fekitoa offered a two year deal by Toulon?
There are reports in France that Highlanders centre Malakai Fekitoa has been offered a two year contract by Toulon.
Te'o says playing against All Blacks would be "just a game"
British and Irish Lions midfielder Ben Te'o says a Test match-up against the nation of his birth would be "just a game" and hold no special significance.
O'Mahony to show leadership against Maori
Irish flanker Peter O'Mahony brought the "Munster mongrel" to the Lions' victory over the Crusaders but now he needs to do it as captain against the Maori All Blacks.
