Rugby
Nick Evans to retire from rugby
The former All Blacks and Harlequins first five Nick Evans has announced that he will retire from rugby at the end of the northern season.
Surprises in Lions squad to be named tonight
Warren Gatland will reveal his British and Irish Lions squad for the daunting tour of New Zealand tonight, when talk in rugby clubs across the region will quickly switch from who will be on the plane…
No one can be taken lightly, says NZ Sevens coach
All Blacks Sevens coach Scott Waldrom says New Zealand is not in a position to take any country lightly on the World circuit.
Cheika says they can win Bledisloe Cup
Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has resorted to brainwashing the team into believing they can conquer the All Blacks and return the Bledisloe Cup to Australia.
Rebels or Force on the chopping block
Either Perth's Western Force or the Melbourne Rebels are set to get the chop from the Super Rugby competition next year. Sports Editor Stephen Hewson reports. Audio
Blues squander lead in loss to Highlanders
The Highlanders have muscled their way back to beat the Blues 26-20 in a desperate New Zealand derby in Dunedin.
Samoa likely opponent for All Blacks ahead of Lions series
The All Blacks are almost certain to play a test match before their first game against the British and Irish Lions in June, with Samoa looming as the likely opponent.
Another Wallaby heading overseas
Another top Wallaby is heading overseas with lock Will Skelton to leave the Waratahs at the end of the season to rejoin English club Saracens.
Australian rugby in 'terrible trouble' - Former Wallabies coach
Former Wallabies coach Alan Jones says those coaching Australia rugby have no idea of what they are doing. Audio
Carter cleared in doping case, inducted into Hall of Fame.
The former All Black Dan Carter is to be inducted into The Rugby Players' Association Hall of Fame.
Chiefs fend off Bulls to continue unbeaten streak
The Chiefs have fended off a dogged challenge from the Bulls before roaring home in a 28-12 win in Hamilton to continue their unbeaten start to the Super Rugby season.
All Black to face employment proceeding over 'gay' comment
All Black Lima Sopoaga is to face an employment proceeding over a homophobic comment made in social media.
Doping concern in professional rugby
Former England captain Martin Johnson believes illegal performance enhancing drugs are wide-spread in rugby.
French lock fined for criticising Wayne Barnes
France's vice-captain, Yoann Maestri, has been hit with a $45,000 fine for criticising English referee Wayne Barnes following his side's dramatic Six Nations win over Wales.
Warburton hopeful of Lions selection
Wales loose forward Sam Warburton will be happy just to earn selection for the British and Irish Lions side heading to New Zealand in June and has no concerns over his chances of being named as…
World in Sport for 29 March 2017
This week: Samoa plans to protest against transgender weightlifters competing in women's divisions; post-match analysis on the Fiji-New Zealand Oceania 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier, and; Tonga Rugby… Audio
Blues bounce Bulls on North Shore
The Blues have snapped a three game losing streak by beating the Bulls 38-14 in their Super Rugby match in Albany.
Extra Time for 24 March 2017
In Extra Time this week the All Blacks-England rugby Test this year won't happen, what will happen is that some Super Rugby teams are going to get the chop, but we don't know which ones. The spot… Audio
Sports commentator Brendan Telfer
The Black Caps' third test against South Africa; should the All Blacks play England in November and the issue of transgender participation in sport. Audio
