Rugby
Mixed news on player front for Wallabies
Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has lost halfback Will Genia' for the season's final Bledisloe Cup match against the All Blacks.
Stransky says South African rugby is rotten
South African rugby is "rotten from the bottom up and top down" and needs radical reform if the current slump is to be reversed, according to Joel Stransky.
NZ Rugby won't fund Richie McCaw statue
New Zealand Rugby has turned down a request to help fund a statue of Richie McCaw, which is being planned for the North Otago town where he began his career.
Strong Black Ferns squad named to take on Australia
New Zealand women's rugby coach Glenn Moore has named a 28-strong squad to take on Australia in a two-Test series later this month.
NZ Rugby aware of allegation involving player
New Zealand Rugby is aware of an allegation involving a player from Mid-Canterbury, it says.
NZ Rugby sceptical over Scottish concussion study
A study by University of Glasgow researchers suggests multiple concussions suffered by rugby players do not result in major brain problems later in life. However NZ Rugby is treating the findings with… Audio
English rugby squad suffers another serious injury
The English rugby squad has had their training methods questioned after flanker Sam Jones broke his leg during a judo session.
Wales tour of Pacific in doubt
Wales's 2017 South Pacific rugby tour is in doubt because of concerns over facilities and medical cover.
Coetzee in crisis?
South Africa coach Allister Coetzee is to canvas the country's Super Rugby coaches later this month to determine a way forward for the national team in the wake of their record 57-15 loss to New…
All Blacks notch up biggest-ever margin against South Africa
The All Blacks have notched up their biggest winning margin against South Africa with a 57-15 victory over the Springboks in Durban. Veteran rugby commentator Keith Quinn says it was an unbelievable… Audio
All Blacks beat Springboks 57-15 in record win
The All Blacks have beaten South Africa 57-15 in their final Rugby Championship match in Durban this morning to equal the record of consecutive test wins by a top-tier nation.
Media riff on rugby’s roll of shame
Another day, another player at the centre of a headline-making 'scandal' - and the media make the most of rich pickings at the bottom of rugby's barrel. Audio
Media riff on rugby’s roll of shame
Another day, another player at the centre of a headline-making 'scandal' - and the media make the most of rich pickings at the bottom of rugby's barrel.
AudioAll Blacks stun Springboks 57-15
The All Blacks have overwhelmed the Springboks 57-15 in Durban. Look back at the action with self-confessed benchwarmer Jamie Wall.
All Blacks have 'clear heads' despite tough week
All Blacks captain Kieran Read says his side will go into their final Rugby Championship clash against South Africa in Durban with clear heads, despite halfback Aaron Smith being sent home.
Extra Time for 7 October 2016
Two of New Zealand's Olympic champions have their medical records released by Russian hackers, but they're okay about it. The All Blacks prepare to match a test match winning streak. We hear from one… Audio
Aaron Smith apologises
All Black Aaron Smith has apologised for his shared bathroom experience at Christchurch Airport a month ago. Audio
Carter, Rokocoko test positive for steroids
Former All Blacks Dan Carter and Joe Rokocoko both had therapeutic exemptions to use the steroids detected in their urine, according to their agents.
Sports with Brendan Telfer
Another bad week for NZ Rugby, Russian hackers who disclosed medical information about two NZ gold medallists trigger a debate about the use of therapeutic use exemptions, and Maria Sharapova seeks… Audio
Aaron Smith to miss test following toilet liaison
All Black Aaron Smith's liaison with a woman in a disabled toilet has made headlines around the world. The Prime Minister and NZ Rugby say his behaviour fell short of what's expected. Audio