New Zealand'Fly your flags high': Toa Samoa fans urged to celebrate safely this weekendPolice increase presence on streets amid World Cup final excitement.18 Nov 01:42 AM
Rugby World CupPoorly paid champions: How much World Cup-winning Black Ferns earnIt remains difficult for professional-level players to make a career out of the game.15 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Coming down from the Ruby Tui highOPINION: A rugby fan's takeaways from the brilliant Black Ferns campaign.15 Nov 06:11 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Women’s Rugby World Cup - When we needed the Black Ferns to step up for us, they didNew Zealand's champion women's rugby team showed their, and our, best face to the world.13 Nov 04:00 PM
Rugby World CupEngland lose star playmaker for World Cup final v Black FernsThe star fullback has failed to recover from an injury suffered in the side's semi final.11 Nov 12:00 AM
Rugby World CupSir Graham Henry: The Black Ferns' greatest challengeThe coaching great identifies the biggest hurdle the side needs to overcome on Saturday.10 Nov 07:56 PM
New ZealandFrench fans out to rain on Black Ferns’ paradeLes Bleues' supporters may be out-numbered tonight, but say they won't be out-passioned.04 Nov 04:00 PM
Rugby World CupWales captain: 'I think the Black Ferns are going to win it''It’s going to be an incredible finale.'01 Nov 08:38 AM
Rugby World CupStrong demand for ticket sales for Whangārei Rugby World Cup gamesWomen's rugby teams to enjoy non-match activities in Northland during their stay.30 Sep 02:26 AM
PremiumPremiumRugby World CupMichael Burgess: Slumping ABs could be ushering in a golden age of rugbyWhat we are experiencing now in rugby has happened before the rise of many other sports.13 Jul 09:00 PM
Rugby World CupWorld Rugby confirms 'despicable' reason for Spain's expulsionThe organisation has slammed the behaviour of those involved.05 May 07:00 PM
Rugby World CupTeam kicked out of Rugby World Cup over forged player passportIt means Spain has now effectively been disqualified from two World Cups in a row.28 Apr 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumRugby World CupEric Rush and his son Brady compare playing in different erasNorthland taniwha rep Brady Rush outlines his goals in the NZ 7s jersey.24 Apr 05:00 PM
Rugby World CupPresident Biden backs US bid for 'transformative' Rugby World CupOrganisers are confident of breaking crowd records and turning players into superstars.31 Mar 04:00 PM
Rugby World CupNation's place in 2023 Rugby World Cup in doubtA possible ineligible player could derail their World Cup hopes.28 Mar 08:20 PM
Rugby World CupKamo High and Ahipara School start pilot to get people fit and healthyKamo Kid part of the launch of rugby pilot ahead of Women's RWC.10 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRugby World CupWhangārei ready to host 11 Women's Rugby World Cup matchesTickets from $5 for kids and $10 adults for games at Northland Events Centre.14 Feb 04:00 PM
Rugby World CupHighlanders party: All Blacks KO-ed, England star punched, furniture torchedTwo Highlanders test stars need medical treatment - and police were called to wild party04 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland council breaks ranks over Government's Three Waters proposalThree waters proposal rejected by Northland council02 Sep 11:29 PM
PremiumPremiumRugby World CupTop Northland players pit skills for selection in the top teamOverwhelming support for big games at the NRU centennial celebrations.06 Jun 05:00 PM
Rugby World CupAll Blacks set for blockbusting start at RWC 2023Organisers have announced the tournament's fixtures and scheduled a superb opening clash.26 Feb 05:45 PM
Rugby World CupRugby World Cup draw slammed over Aussie, England dream ridesEngland and Australia declared the winners in World Cup draw - world media14 Dec 11:30 PM
Rugby World Cup'Huge challenge': Who the ABs will face at next World CupWorld Rugby will be very happy with the key match-up in the All Blacks' group.14 Dec 03:20 PM
Rugby World Cup'Michael Hooper grabbed my nuts' - All Black sensation Caleb ClarkeIt's the tackle which makes the toughest of rugby players grimace.18 Oct 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRugby World CupOne Year On: A look back at best of Bay's premium journalismA year after digital subscriptions launched we highlight some of our best premium content.29 Apr 07:00 PM
Rugby World CupSteve Hansen: The best player I ever coached – and the secret he kept from meHansen labels former All Black as "the best rugby player the world has ever seen".19 Apr 08:30 PM
LeagueSBW on Toronto, his rocky debut and why he's flying back to NZWilliams reflects on his time in Toronto, says his old instincts are coming back.09 Feb 06:45 PM
Rugby World CupRowdy Rieko Ioane offside with neighbours over late-night partiesThe excitement of living next to an All Black has worn off pretty quickly for some.01 Feb 04:00 PM
Rugby World CupAll Blacks great's brutal shot: Why World Cup disaster was no surpriseWarning signs were obvious long before crushing semifinal defeat to England - David Kirk.31 Jan 04:10 AM
Rugby World Cup'No coincidence' why ABs have fallen: A look at rugby's futureA look ahead at the new decade in international rugby.06 Jan 12:30 AM
Rugby World CupWorld Cup truth: Kieran Read's stunning revelationsRead reveals 'strangest experience' of his career - and the truth about a key injury.21 Dec 07:55 PM
Rugby World CupLive: New Zealand Rugby awardsFollow live as New Zealand Rugby hand out their season awards.12 Dec 06:00 AM
Rugby World CupJoe Schmidt: The reason why the All Blacks are so goodJoe Schmidt revealed how the All Blacks were able to beat his Irish side so convincingly.30 Nov 06:00 AM
Rugby World CupTony Brown: Why I picked Japan over All BlacksWith Tony Brown it is not an opportunity missed to coach the All Blacks.29 Nov 05:00 PM