Rugby
ABs annihilate limp Lions in setpiece sabotage
Feature - In the lead-up to the 2017 Lions Tour, Matt Richens is looking back at the moments no-one can forget the last time they were here in 2005.
All Blacks' Japan test confirmed
New Zealand Rugby has confirmed the All Blacks will play 2019 World Cup hosts Japan in a one-off test next year.
Rugby player's head injury a tragic accident - family
A 19-year-old is in a critical condition in Wellington Hospital after suffering a head injury during a club rugby match at the weekend.
Payne defends Lions selection
British and Irish Lions fullback, Jared Payne, has defended his selection to face the All Blacks next month. New Zealand-born Payne has come under fire from former Irish lock, Neil Francis, who says… Audio
Giteau moving to Japan
Wallabies playmaker Matt Giteau will join Japanese champions Suntory Sungoliath for the 2017-18 Top League season after bringing to an end his six-year stint in France with Toulon.
Gatland wants his captain rested
British and Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton should ideally not play in Cardiff Blues' remaining fixtures and focus on regaining his fitness for next month's tour of New Zealand, head coach Warren…
Chiefs re-sign two of their All Blacks
The Chiefs have re-signed two of their All Blacks with midfielder Anton Lienert Brown and hooker Nathan Harris extending their contracts.
Cocaine Kiwis dumped from World Cup side
Kiwis Coach David Kidwell says embattled Kiwis captain Jesse Bromwich and Kevin Proctor will not be considered for the upcoming World Cup. Video, Audio
New campaign aims to help rid Canterbury rugby of racial abuse
The Canterbury Rugby Union wants to put a stop to racial abuse in rugby and it's launched a campaign it hopes will help Christchurch leave behind its reputation as a white city. Audio
Guidelines for young rugby players
The NZRU and Canterbury Rugby Union are taking a new approach to working with younger players accused of misconduct. Audio
Chiefs defeat Sunwolves 27-20
Livewire fullback Damian McKenzie scored a brace of tries as the Waikato Chiefs held off a dogged Sunwolves in Hamilton on Saturday.
Highlanders defeat Stormers 57-14
The Highlanders ran in nine tries tonight to defeat South Africa's Stormers 57-14 in Dunedin - their second consecutive thumping by a New Zealand team.
Record numbers taking up the national sport
The popularity of women's rugby is driving up numbers of players across the country. The General Manager of Rugby Neil Sorenson says he's also hoping for more people tuning in with the current… Audio
James Broadhurst retiring due to concussion issues
All Black and Hurricanes lock James Broadhurst is calling it quits on rugby, due to ongoing effects of concussion.
Black Fern Sevens snatch tournament win in Japan
The New Zealand women's rugby sevens team has snatched a last gasp 17-14 win over Canada in the latest world series tournament in Japan.
Hurricanes crush Brumbies in Napier
The defending champions have put the Brumbies to the sword with a convincing 56-21 Super Rugby win in Napier.
Warren Gatland explains the magic of the British and Irish Lions
The Lions only visit every 12 years, but scarcity alone doesn't explain the kind of romance of the Lions jersey. Their coach, New Zealander Warren Gatland, explains what it is. Audio
Lions name tour squad
Sam Warburton was named captain of the British and Irish Lions for the second time on Wednesday as coach Warren Gatland unveiled a bumper 41-man squad for the 10-match tour of New Zealand that he…
Lions facing 'toughest tour in rugby history'
Former All Blacks coach Sir Graham Henry says the combined England, Ireland, Wales, and Scotland side faces an uphill battle. Audio
Gatland says Lions tour in the toughest task in rugby
When coach Warren Gatland said that the British and Irish Lions face the toughest task in rugby when they play New Zealand this year, he was not exaggerating.
