Rugby
NZs sports could die off if they don't connect with immigrants
New Zealand's favourite sports could die off if they don't connect better with the growing Asian community. Audio
Maori All Blacks expect test match intensity against Lions
"I'm an old man now" Liam Messam has confirmed that Saturday night's game against the British and Irish Lions will be his final match in the Maori All Blacks jersey. He talked to RNZ Sport's Joe… Audio
Damian McKenzie to start at first five for Maori
Damian McKenzie has been named at first five for the Maori All Blacks game against the British and Irish Lions in Rotorua on Saturday.
O'Mahony to captain Lions against Maori
The Irish flanker Peter O'Mahony will captain the British & Irish Lions against the Maori All Blacks in Rotorua on Saturday.
Did this man get you into the 2007 Rugby World Cup final?
Lions fan Robin Hughes is hoping to be reunited with the four New Zealanders he gave Rugby World Cup final tickets to in Paris in 2007.
How has a nation of 4.5 million people become 'Rugby Country'?
New Zealand is arguably the greatest rugby-playing country on the planet, but does the sport sum up much of what it means to be a New Zealander? After the game was founded toward the end of the 19th… Audio
UK media reaction: Lions left high and dry in Dunedin
The UK media are bemoaning another loss on the tour of New Zealand, but some say there is no need to press the panic button just yet, writes Michael Reid.
NZ reach under-20s world rugby final
New Zealand will play defending champions England in the final of the world rugby under-20 championship in Georgia.
Highlanders beat Lions in last minute thriller
Highlanders come from behind to topple Lions in last-minute thriller in Dunedin. Rugby historian Ron Palenski was in the crowd. Audio
Lions tour: Who rated in the Lions game against the Highlanders?
The Lions have lost their second match of their 2017 tour, losing to the Highlanders in Dunedin. Matt Richens rates all the players.
Recap - Lions slain by Highlanders
The Highlanders have narrowly defeated the Lions 23-22 in Dunedin. Look back on RNZ's live blog with Jamie Wall here.
Lions to play Highlanders in Dunedin
The Lions will face off against the Highlanders in Dunedin tonight. RNZ reporter Ian Telfer is at the Octagon with hundreds of Lions fans ahead of the match. Video, Audio
Lions Tour Diary - The South Island
Opinion - Ahead of tonight's clash in Dunedin, Jamie Wall gives an insider's view of the south-bound tour. Video
Dunedin gears up for sell-out clash with Lions
Dunedin is gearing up for a sell-out clash between the British and Irish Lions and the Highlanders tonight. Audio
Dunedin gearing up for southern Lions clash
Dunedin businesses are gearing up to cater for thousands of Lions fans ahead of their game against the Highlanders tonight. Audio
Lions set to ignite their attack against the Highlanders
The Irish Lions continue their tour of New Zealand against the Highlanders in Dunedin tonight, where winger Tommy Seymour is confident the side's stuttering attack will finally click into gear.
Three Barrett brothers in 33-strong All Blacks squad
Three Barrett brothers - Beauden, Scott and Jordie - will take the field for the All Blacks against Samoa this Friday. Matt Chatterton reports. Video, Audio
As it happened: Lions beat Crusaders 12-3
The British and Irish Lions have beaten the Crusaders 12-3 in Christchurch tonight. See how it all went down with Jamie Wall's live coverage.
Lions face daunting task in Crusaders clash
The Lions will be seeking a morale-boosting win tonight to get their NZ tour up and running, but face a daunting opponent in the unbeaten Crusaders.
Crusaders out to prove a point
The Crusaders have scooped more pressure onto the British and Irish Lions, suggesting player morale will hinge on winning their tour blockbuster in Christchurch.
