TalanoaMoana Pasifika to host Highlanders in historic clash in TongaMatch will give Tongan players the chance to showcase their talents in front of families.15 Dec 01:45 AM
RugbyJapanese top flight rugby TV rights securedFans will get a dose of Japan's best rugby.14 Dec 08:50 PM
RugbySBW slams 'lying' Eddie Jones: 'I feel sorry for Japan’Sonny Bill Williams says he feels sorry for the Japan rugby team.14 Dec 06:40 PM
RugbyGuilt-free Jones denies Japan interview during World CupEddie Jones says his Wallabies exit to join Japan sits well with him.14 Dec 05:30 PM
All BlacksArdie Savea takes top honour at NZ Rugby AwardsArdie Savea has been named the Kelvin R. Tremain Memorial player of the year.14 Dec 08:15 AM
PremiumPremiumAll BlacksJohn Mitchell: I’m not an Eddie JonesThe 59-year-old has always denied that a rift opened up between him and Jones.14 Dec 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumRugbyAlice Soper: Why Wallaroos have just closed the gap on Black FernsThe new Wallaroos coach is a big get.14 Dec 02:35 AM
RugbyWestlake eye world First XV title after dramatic quarterWestlake Boys High staged a remarkable comeback to make the semifinals.13 Dec 06:23 PM
PremiumPremiumAll BlacksThe All Blacks selection dilemma for Scott RobertsonOpinion: Many are expecting Robertson to bring a new approach.13 Dec 05:00 PM
RugbyJones confirmed as Japan's coachEddie Jones has been hired for a second stint as Japan’s coach.13 Dec 04:22 PM
All BlacksDominic Bird - the tallest All Black ever - hangs up his bootsBird retires to spend more time with his kids and partner in Wellington.12 Dec 09:59 PM
Rugby World Cup'Particularly toxic': Erasmus on his relationship with former ABs coachRassie Erasmus hasn't held back in describing fraught relationship with the NZ coach.12 Dec 07:14 PM
Rugby World Cup'Unique opportunity' awaiting TJ Perenara on return from injuryHurricanes aiming for top two number 9s in the country, says returning halfback.12 Dec 05:00 AM
Super Rugby'A game of integrity': Rugby Australia boss moving on from Eddie Jones saga'We’ve got to be a game of integrity, a team of integrity, and we took Eddie on his word.'12 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandSecond time lucky for St Anne's as Hurricanes come to town“This is an awesome opportunity for them and a great way to finish the year".11 Dec 11:00 PM
LeagueBenji praises new Wests Tigers signing AlaimaloThe Wests Tigers have signed a former Super Rugby speedster for the 2024 NRL season.11 Dec 10:51 PM
WarriorsControversy corner: The hottest sporting takes of 2023The most divisive topics of 2023 are tackled by NZME's sports journalists.11 Dec 10:01 PM
New ZealandChiefs sign Canterbury head coach to join experienced leadership groupChiefs' CEO says Bourke is fitting in like he's always been part of the Chiefs.11 Dec 08:35 PM
Super Rugby'We are listening': Fan-centric Super Rugby a work in progress"If we don’t pay it the appropriate attention, then it will decline."11 Dec 05:35 AM
NRL'Very excited': Benji praises Tigers' new signingThe Wests Tigers have signed a Super Rugby speedster for the 2024 NRL season.11 Dec 04:31 AM
Rugby SevensWatch: Samoan stunner 'one of the longest tries in history'It unfolded from a seemingly dire situation in one corner of their in-goal area.11 Dec 12:51 AM
Warriors'Up the Wahs': What Kiwi sports fans searched for in 2023Google has revealed what Kiwis were searching for in 2023.10 Dec 10:14 PM
RugbyAll Blacks off to winning starts in JapanSeveral All Blacks have had winning starts to the Japan season.10 Dec 07:08 PM
Rugby SevensStreak busted: Black Ferns Sevens stunned in Cape TownThe Black Ferns Sevens failed to make a final for the first time since 2019.10 Dec 04:48 PM
Rugby World CupReports: Eddie Jones to return as Japan coachEddie Jones left his post as Wallabies head coach less than two months ago.10 Dec 05:14 AM
RugbyNPC's top point scorer signs in US after Super Rugby omissionMcClutchie was a mysterious omission from teams in Super Rugby Pacific.09 Dec 08:27 PM
All BlacksRed cards to late nights: Rugby's worst moments in 2023Analysis: The dumbest, lamest and most embarrassing bits from the 2023 season.09 Dec 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAll BlacksCaptain's call: The tough All Blacks decision facing Scott RobertsonNew All Blacks coach likely to consider key leadership change.08 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSportPhil Gifford: Alan Jones was bad, but not the most obnoxious rugby person I've metOPINION: For sheer unadulterated, relentless thuggery, one rugby man stands out.08 Dec 05:35 AM
PremiumPremiumRugby World CupJapanese Rugby league featuring ABs megastars awaits NZ broadcasterSky TV chose not to broadcast the league's third edition despite gaining media rights.08 Dec 03:35 AM
New ZealandTributes flow as high school closesAfter almost six decades of education, the Waikato secondary school has closed.08 Dec 02:30 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay front-rower to prop-up ailing SharksMagpies diaspora spreads across rugby globe.07 Dec 10:48 PM
PremiumPremiumRugby World CupThe best sports encounters of 2023Our experts discuss their favourite sports matches of 2023.07 Dec 04:51 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPhil GiffordPhil Gifford: Commonwealth Games in crisis – is this the end?OPINION: From rising costs to dwindling interest, there is a trouble future for the Games.07 Dec 05:00 AM
