All Blacks'I’m a little bit speechless': Umaga on All Blacks coaching call-upUmaga will step down as Moana Pasifika head coach to join Dave Rennie’s staff.24 Mar 12:31 AM
All Blacks'He'll hit the ground running': Scott Barrett backs Dave Rennie as he eyes Crusaders returnBarrett is targeting an early May return after ankle and Achilles surgery.23 Mar 10:48 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPaul LewisAll Blacks watch: How can Dave Rennie get the best out of his bench?OPINION: Is my backside a pineapple? Some Super players would say it's up for debate.23 Mar 10:07 PM
All BlacksAll Blacks great named in Rennie's coaching groupNew All Blacks coach Dave Rennie has named his assistant coaching group.23 Mar 08:53 PM
ChristchurchAll aboard the ‘Crusaders Express’: Fans can take train to new covered stadiumThe rail service will run from Rolleston and Rangiora for various Super Rugby games.23 Mar 07:35 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAlice SoperAlice Soper: Why the Black Ferns Sevens now set the standard for rugby successOPINION: They have a 90% win rate, 72% against rivals Australia.23 Mar 04:01 PM
Super Rugby'You take the rap': Cops find $12k in stolen Highlanders mouthguards in Auckland flatThe devices, worth nearly $12,000, were part of a $40,000 haul from a van.23 Mar 04:00 PM
Black FernsBlack Fern granted eligibility exemption in new-look first squadGeorgia Ponsonby has signed an interim contract with NZR due to injuries in her position.22 Mar 09:32 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPhil GiffordPhil Gifford: The All Blacks who stated their case the best in wild round of Super RugbyOPINION: Leicester Fainga'anuku’s explosive bench cameo reignited the Crusaders.22 Mar 05:01 PM
Super RugbyWhy Hurricanes assistant coach was drawn to Blues head coaching roleJason Holland will replace Vern Cotter at the Blues at the end of the Super Rugby season.22 Mar 03:25 AM
Super RugbyBlues score 27 unanswered points to claim third straight winThe Blues have now won three in a row and sit second behind the Hurricanes. 21 Mar 10:41 AM
Super RugbyDominant second half lifts Crusaders over Moana PasifikaThe Crusaders will end the weekend inside the top six after a strong win. 21 Mar 07:52 AM
PremiumPremiumSportThe position that's killing club rugby: Grassroots footy under threat as big men disappearSome clubs are having to bring front-rowers in from overseas.20 Mar 08:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWinston AldworthHurricanes player ratings: The key partnership that gives glimpse of ABs futureOPINION: Rating the performances of Highlanders and Hurricanes players on Friday night.20 Mar 07:01 PM
Super RugbyNew Blues coach: Former All Blacks assistant to replace Vern Cotter The Blues have acted swiftly to land their next long-term mentor. 20 Mar 04:01 PM
Super RugbyChiefs chased down in final quarter by BrumbiesThe Chiefs gave up a 24-7 lead to lose 33-24 to the Brumbies in Canberra.20 Mar 10:20 AM
Super RugbyHurricanes turn on the magic to overwhelm HighlandersThe Hurricanes beat the Highlanders by 50-7 in Dunedin.20 Mar 08:10 AM
Black Ferns‘We’re robbed of game time back home’: Black Ferns players thriving in England club rugbyMaia Roos and Liana Mikaele-Tu’u now face off in London for the first time.19 Mar 08:02 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGregor PaulGregor Paul: NZ rugby's 30 most influential power-brokersOPINION: Gregor Paul looks at the real movers and shakers in the national game.19 Mar 02:38 AM
Super Rugby'Pretty easy decision': Laidlaw signs on for fourth Hurricanes seasonClark Laidlaw has signed a contract extension with the Wellington-based franchise.18 Mar 11:58 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPaul LewisPaul Lewis: Is this the most disliked rugby player in history?OPINION: Critics say the 21-year-old flanker offers hype but little impact. 18 Mar 10:00 PM
Super RugbySon of All Blacks great to make Blues debut: All you need to know about Super Rugby round sixEverything you need to know for the weekend's action with several players slated to debut.18 Mar 09:55 PM
Rugby World CupArgentina eye bid for 2035 Rugby World CupArgentina wants to stage the first Rugby World Cup ever held in South America.18 Mar 05:16 PM
PremiumPremiumRugbyHow Robbie Deans could link up with Scott Robertson in English club rugbyDeans won five Super Rugby titles with the Crusaders between 2000 and 2008.17 Mar 06:53 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPaul LewisAll Blacks watch: The possible bolter in the new Rennie eraOPINION: While the ABs are loaded at lock, the situation is not so rosy at blindside.16 Mar 11:04 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionChristopher Reive Winners & Losers: Can Warriors keep up fast start?OPINION: Christopher Reive runs through the best and worst from the sporting weekend.16 Mar 10:54 PM
Rugby SevensBlack Ferns Sevens stun Australia with three late tries to win finalNew Zealand ran in three unanswered tries in the final four minutes.15 Mar 10:02 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPhil GiffordPhil Gifford: The best quality Tana Umaga would bring to Rennie’s All BlacksOPINION: Umaga would provide an unvarnished honesty to Dave Rennie as head coach.15 Mar 06:34 PM
Super RugbyMoana Pasifika have two sin-binned as Blues claim bonus-point winThe Blues ran away with the game in the second half and moved to second on the ladder. 15 Mar 04:22 AM
Rugby SevensBlack Ferns clinch World Series crown, chase third straight US Sevens titleThey face the USA next as they chase a third straight New York tournament win.15 Mar 04:05 AM
RugbyFrance clinch Six Nations with last-minute penalty in thriller with EnglandThomas Ramos kicked a winning penalty after the 80th minute to secure the title.14 Mar 10:27 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSamuel SherryCrusaders v Highlanders player ratings: The debutant who made a name for himselfOPINION: Rating the performances of Crusaders and Highlanders players on Saturday night.14 Mar 07:00 PM
RugbyWales claim first Six Nations win in three yearsWales finally ended a three-year wait for a Six Nations win.14 Mar 06:39 PM
RugbyIreland too good for Scotland before France deny them titleThe win gives Ireland a three-point cushion over France before England's visit.14 Mar 06:13 PM
