Rugby
Bunting named Black Fern Sevens coach
The New Zealand rugby sevens assistant coach Allan Bunting has been promoted to the head coaching role for the Black Fern Sevens.
Ellis to captain Baabaas
The former Crusaders and All Black halfback Andy Ellis will captain the Barbarians for Sunday's clash with the Springboks at Wembley.
All Blacks boost NZ Maori side
Four members of the 36-man All Blacks touring squad will pull on the New Zealand Maori jersey in Chicago after being selected to play the United States.
Ireland's Paddy Jackson questioned over sex offences
An Ireland rugby player left out of the squad named to play the All Blacks this weekend was arrested in relation to a number of alleged sexual offences.
Canterbury crowned Premiers
Canterbury have been crowned Premiers of New Zealand rugby after defeating Tasman 43-27 in the Christchurch final.
North Harbour promoted after deep south thriller
North Harbour drop kicked a goal in the final minute of play to beat Otago 17-14 in the final of the provincial rugby Championship competition in Dunedin last night.
Filipo furore 'should be sobering' for teens
The Losi Filipo case sends a tough message to teenagers wanting the courts to take into account how a conviction will damage their prospects, a law lecturer says.
Otago prepares for NPC final with North Harbour
Diehard rugby fans will be gathering in Dunedin for the NPC Championship division final between Otago and North Harbour. Taine Randall shares some words of encouragement. Audio
Larkham to go fulltime with Wallabies
Stephen Larkham's grooming as a future Wallabies coach has taken another step with his decision to accept a full-time role with the national rugby side.
Hooper wins second John Eales medal
The Wallabies flanker Michael Hooper has joined an exclusive group to claim the prestigious John Eales medal for the second time, Australia's top rugby award.
Losi Filipo case to go back to court
An appeal against the discharge without conviction of former Wellington rugby rep Losi Filipo on charges of assault has been allowed by the High Court.
Tutaia struggling to get time with fiance
Newly-engaged New Zealand netball star Maria Tutaia admits she and Wallabies beau Israel Folau still face a big conversation about crossing the Tasman for love.
French rugby taking a toll on its players
French professional rugby is taking such a terrible physical and mental toll on the players, that the soul of the sport is under threat, according to the players' union.
Crown argues Losi Filipo should have faced jail time
Rugby player Losi Filipo was discharged without conviction for assaulting four people, but the Crown argues he should have been sentenced to three and a half years. Audio
Black Ferns wins second Test
The New Zealand women's rugby team has beaten Australia 29-3 in the second Test in Albany.
Filipo should have been jailed, court told
A court has been told rugby player Losi Filipo should have been sent to jail for three-and-a-half years for assaulting people on a Wellington street.
Black Ferns strive for yet another level
The Black Ferns are striving to reach yet another level in this afternoon's second and final rugby Test against the Australian women in Auckland.
Andrew Hore answers distress call from Otago Rugby
Former All Black hooker Andrew Hore has answered a distress call from Otago rugby and will return to frontline competition in the team's crucial championship final on Friday. Audio
Hore comes out of retirement for Otago
Former All Black hooker Andrew Hore is likely to make a return to first-class rugby on Friday when Otago play North Harbour in the domestic rugby Championship final.
Appeal over Rugby World Cup ticket fraud dismissed
An appeal by two taxi drivers found guilty of a Rugby World Cup ticket scam worth more than $500,000 has been dismissed.
