Rugby
Smartphones blamed for decline in rugby players' skills
Modern players' smartphone use is affecting their awareness of what's happening on the pitch, says the new vision coach for England's national side.
Auckland Nines defends 'sexist' ad campaign
An advertising campaign criticised as sexist is being defended by the Auckland Nines rugby tournament's organisers.
Chiefs players meet with wardens after verbal abuse
The rugby players involved in a verbal attack on two Hamilton parking wardens have apologised to the women in person.
Chiefs apologise for parking warden incident
Players accused of hurling abuse at women parking-wardens apologise but say their comments were not aimed at the wardens, their coach says.
Sport: Tonga still hold hope of hosting test despite Welsh doubts
The CEO of the Tonga Rugby Union is still confident the country can host Wales for a scheduled June test despite an incomplete pitch.
Doping saga lingers for former All Black stars
Former All Blacks Dan Carter and Joe Rocokoko will reportedly be called before an independent French anti-doping tribunal.
Chris Gibbes takes over as Wellington Lions coach
Former Waikato rugby coach Chris Gibbes has been appointed as the Wellington Lions head coach for the next three years.
Jones says Lions tour is a chance to grow England's depth
England's rugby coach Eddie Jones is planning to use the loss of several players to the British and Irish Lions' squad as an opportunity to build depth.
Pau keen on Ben Smith
Reports in France say All Black Ben Smith isn't far away from signing a deal to move there.
Leicester sack Cockerill, Mauger takes over
The English rugby club Leicester have sacked long-serving director of rugby Richard Cockerill and head coach New Zealander Aaron Mauger will replace him on an interim basis.
Sport: Starting Out
For a young person making the decision to dedicate themselves to a high performance sport it's an exciting and hugely challenging time. Young athletes may be putting everything else on hold. A big ask… Audio, Gallery
McAlister on the move
Reports suggest the former All Black utility-back Luke McAlister is about to change French clubs.
Rugby infighting over North concussion
World rugby's ruling body has criticised the handling of the concussion suffered by Welsh international George North.
Steve Tew: ‘We are a lightning rod for NZ society’
NZ Rugby chief executive Steve Tew has had quite the year. He spoke to Kim Hill about culture change and the challenges facing New Zealand rugby after an incident-rich year. Audio
Wellington Rugby not ruling out Filipo's return
The Wellington Rugby Union will not rule out bringing back its disgraced player on contract in the future. Video
Ten year culture-change shake-up for Wellington Rugby Union
Wellington Rugby Union has been told it needs a major culture change after a review into its handling of player Losi Filipo's criminal case unearthed major gaps in its conduct and recruitment… Video, Audio
Fiji seven's team playing without contracts
The Fiji Rugby Union has come under fire after it emerged their accomplished Olympic Gold medal-winning sevens players are playing without contracts. RNZ International's Koro Vaka'uta reports. Audio
Gatland turns down Chiefs job
New Zealand rugby coach Warren Gatland says he was sounded out about the Chiefs Super Rugby coaching job but ruled himself out.
Milner-Skudder looking forward to rugby comeback
The All Black winger Nehe Milner-Skudder admits to having a few concerns when he returned to contact training with the Hurricanes.yesterday. Milner-Skudder missed almost all of the 2016 season after… Audio
NZ Rugby moves to keep Smith, Dagg and Cruden in New Zealand
New Zealand Rugby has made its move in attempting to keep three high-profile players in New Zealand.
