Rugby
Blues defeat Reds in historic Samoa match
Injuries to Wallabies pair Samu Kerevi and Lukhan Tui have compounded Queensland's Super Rugby misery after a heartbreaking 34-29 loss to the Blues in Samoa.
Time to shake off the cobwebs
Captain Sam Warburton says the Lions opening match against the Provincial Barbarians is about shaking out the cobwebs.
McMillan gets the chance to face the Lions
Clayton McMillan missed his opportunity to play the British and Irish Lions by one year but the Provincial Barbarians coach is far from dwelling on it.
Sports commentator Brendan Telfer
Kathryn Ryan speaks with Brendan Telfer about the infamous Tiger Woods mugshot after he was taken into custody by Florida police this week. Also, McLaren -- the movie, the man and the director; and… Audio
Payne out of Lions opener
The Lions' New Zealand-born centre Jared Payne has been ruled out of tomorrow's tour opener against the New Zealand Provincial Barbarians with a calf strain.
Whangarei buzzing ahead of Lions match tomorrow
It's been all go at Whangarei's Toll Stadium this week, with work crews installing big screens, temporary grandstands, security fences and media facilities for the teams of journalists arriving, ahead… Audio
All Blacks to wear Lions pelts in 3-nil series whitewash
The British and Irish Lions kick off their tour of New Zealand against a provincial barbarians side in Whangarei tomorrow, as they seek to write their names into rugby folklore. But is it too tall a… Audio
Coles remains in doubt for Lions
All Blacks hooker Dane Coles remains a serious doubt for the British and Irish Lions series after his Super Rugby coach said he was highly unlikely to play next week against the Chiefs in their last…
Gatland v Gatland in first game of Lions tour in Whangarei
It's going to be Gatland vs Gatland this weekend - after Lions coach Warren Gatland's son was named in the provincial barbarians side taking on the tourists. Video, Audio
Welsh hymn signals full-throated start to Lions tour
The Lion's tour is officially underway, after the British and Irish team arrived to an official welcome yesterday. And as Joanna MacKenzie reports, singing is going to be very important for this Lions… Audio
Warburton to lead Lions in tour opener
Players who have been training together for the past two weeks make up the bulk of the British and Irish Lions rugby side to play the tour opener this weekend.
Lions arrive in NZ ahead of 1st match on Saturday
After a 12 year wait, the British and Irish Lions have returned. Sports reporter Matt Chatterton joins Checkpoint from the Lion's press conference in Auckland. Video, Audio
Lions arrive full of confidence for first tour in 12 years
The 41-strong squad touched down at Auckland Airport and was welcomed with a powhiri inside the terminal before being greeted by excited fans. Video, Audio
Lions arrive full of confidence
It's been 12 years in the making but the British and Irish Lions are finally here.
String of top liners out for Blues
Sonny Bill Williams is among half a dozen leading Blues players who will miss the Super Rugby match with the Queensland Reds in Apia, in Samoa on Friday.
Nick Evans to help coach Quins
The English rugby club Harlequins have appointed club legend Nick Evans as attack coach.
Fast food and sport a popular combo deal
Analysis - KFC's deal to sponsor the Rugby League World Cup caused a ruckus, but others have also taken money from businesses in health advocates' firing lines.
Hansen confident he can handle "Warrenball"
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says he expects no surprises in the way the British and Irish Lions approach the upcoming test series under the coaching of Warren Gatland.
The Panel pre-show for 29 May 2017
Your feedback, and a preview of the guests and topics on The Panel. Audio
One Quick Question for 29 May 2017
We find the answers to any queries you can think up. Audio
