OpinionPeter Bills: Give the All Blacks a South Island dateI share Christchurch's sense of angst at the decision taken this week. But I commend the IRB for making it.18 Mar 04:30 PM
Rugby World CupRugby: Bitter pill to swallow for Canterbury greatsCanterbury rugby personalities ruefully accept that moving the Rugby World Cup matches from Christchurch was inevitable.17 Mar 12:14 AM
Opinion<i>Wynne Gray:</i> Stadium decision sad but sensibleAnd then there were 12. Even staunch Cantab and Wallaby coach Robbie Deans was pragmatic enough to accept he would not bring his side to Christchurch16 Mar 08:30 PM
Rugby World CupRugby: All Black prop signs with UlsterAll Black and Blues prop John Afoa has signed to play for Irish club Ulster following the Rugby World Cup.16 Mar 07:27 PM
New ZealandRWC: Bulk of finals matches to be played in AucklandMost of the seven RWC matches pulled from quake-damaged AMI Stadium are set to be moved to the North Island, despite the Government's desire to keep all the pool games in the South Island.16 Mar 04:30 PM
BusinessMany 'gutted' by RWC call - Mayor Christchurch had been set to host two quarterfinals and five group-stage games but, after a meeting with International Rugby Board officials today, Rugby World Cup Minister Murray McCully announced the city would no longer have that role.16 Mar 05:48 AM
BusinessChristchurch loses all RWC gamesChristchurch has been stripped of its seven Rugby World Cup matches due to damage at AMI Stadium following last month’s earthquake, Rugby World Cup Minister Murray McCully has announced with "great regret".16 Mar 02:37 AM
BusinessRWC: Fate of Christchurch games expected todayAn announcement on whether Rugby World Cup games can be held in Christchurch is expected at15 Mar 11:43 PM
New ZealandRelocated Cup games would be 'a gold mine' for AucklandAuckland is likely to make a huge economic gain should the Christchurch Rugby World Cup games be relocated, Auckland interest groups say.15 Mar 04:30 PM
BusinessKey holds out hope for Christchurch RWC matchesChristchurch's AMI stadium could be capable of hosting Rugby World Cup matches, Prime Minister John Key said today as the Government studied reports on damage caused by the February 22 earthquake.15 Mar 02:45 AM
BusinessPM should 'come clean' over RWC in Christchurch John Key should just tell people the truth about what he knows of Christchurch's chances of hosting the RWC, says opposition leader Phil Goff.14 Mar 10:30 PM
Rugby World CupRugby: McCaw believes he's on trackRichie McCaw doesn't believe his foot injury is taking longer than expected to heal.14 Mar 09:27 PM
BusinessChristchurch to be stripped of RWC games - reportA secret report into the state of Christchurch's AMI Stadium reportedly reveals it won't be able to host RWC games, a British news website says.14 Mar 08:35 PM
New ZealandStick to rugby, PM tells Cup criticPrime Minister John Key has hit back at a British rugby writer who has declared there's no way Rugby World Cup matches can be held in Christchurch.11 Mar 01:38 AM
New ZealandTwelve more quake victims namedPolice tonight named 12 more people who died in last month's Christchurch earthquake. Meanwhile, The people of Christchurch remain nervous about the future of rugby World Cup games in their earthquake-ravaged city.10 Mar 07:47 AM
