Rugby World CupNZ left off rugby map of the worldAre the hosts of the next year's Rugby World Cup playing mind games with the All Blacks?03 Sep 11:02 PM
Rugby World CupNew World Cup ad: Where are the ABs?The IRB has launched a new ad to promote ticket sales for next year's Rugby World Cup featuring all of the major rugby nations - except NZ.01 Sep 11:49 PM
Rugby World CupWeepu's farewell to NZ rugbyAll Blacks' halfback Piri Weepu has farewelled New Zealand rugby with a special shout out to his fans, as he looks to end his glittering career with English club London Welsh.06 Aug 04:16 AM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: IRB loophole opens door for World Cup hopefulsA stack of former All Blacks will eye up their chances of another World Cup.25 Jul 05:00 PM
Rugby World CupRugby: Samoa put squeeze on Cup preparationsThe All Blacks are putting the final touches on their World Cup preparations which will see them play a midweek test in Samoa, a truncated Rugby Championship and a second Bledisloe encounter.12 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionBernard HickeyBernard Hickey: NZ making same housing mistakesThe housing market is now ripe for a repeat of the rush into longer-term fixed mortgages seen between 2003 and 2007, writes Bernard Hickey.14 Jun 05:30 PM
Rugby World CupRugby: You can't keep a good Dan downToday is a big day for Daniel Carter. His outing for his club Southbridge marks the beginning of the end.13 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Tally-ho chaps and off to DunnersAll England's chariots are facing the right direction, none of the wheels have lost a cotter pin and the gladiators are reading from the same team opus.12 Jun 05:00 PM
Rugby World CupMatch-fixing at RWC could kill integrityNext year's Rugby World Cup will be divided along classic have and have-not lines, making it highly vulnerable to match-fixing.09 Jun 05:00 PM
Rugby World CupCup win reverses fortunesNew Zealand's 2011 World Cup victory has been worth $22 million so far and will probably end up valued at close to $25m.26 Apr 04:15 PM
New ZealandRed tape mires Queens Wharf progressA development plan for Queens Wharf has been approved by Waterfront Auckland, but must go through a new bureaucratic hoop before being opened for public consultation.07 Apr 04:15 PM
Rugby World CupSaucy French seek another RWC kickoffIt's a plot-twist worthy of the movie being made about New Zealand's 2011 Rugby World Cup triumph and that kick by the most unlikely of heroes, whitebaiter Stephen Donald.31 Mar 11:00 PM
Rugby World CupAll Blacks took sleeping pills during RWCThe NZRU has confirmed that All Blacks Cory Jane and Israel Dagg took sleeping pills while they were out drinking ahead of the Rugby World Cup quarter final.20 Mar 06:24 AM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: We really need to talk about KevenThe grand trio of Richie McCaw, Dan Carter and Keven Mealamu are riddled with injury and at their ages, the situation is unlikely to get much better, writes Chris Rattue.12 Mar 04:30 PM
Rugby World CupFitzy: Time for overseas titleIt is time for the All Blacks to convert their reputation into World Cup glory away from home, says former skipper Sean Fitzpatrick.12 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: Burgess bid for rugby sure to stir up NRLThat's more like it. It's traditional for the league season to start with a decent rumour and a month out from the NRL kickoff, we have a doozy.02 Feb 04:30 PM
AirlinesEmirates, Air NZ get in behind rugbyEmirates yesterday announced a sponsorship agreement for the Rugby World Cups 2015 and 2019 which will be held in England and Japan, respectively.28 Jan 04:30 PM
Rugby World CupPublic backs McCaw for World CupNew Zealanders want their experienced but ageing All Black captain Richie McCaw to play at next year's Rugby World Cup, a <i>Herald</i>-DigiPoll survey shows.10 Jan 11:49 PM
New ZealandRugby fans will dig deepAll Blacks fans keen to watch their team defend their World Cup title in England better prepare themselves for an expensive trip.28 Nov 04:30 PM
Rugby World CupAll Blacks fans set for breakfast viewingsThe kickoff times for the 2015 Rugby World Cup have been announced and All Blacks fans will need to set their alarms for their side's tournament opener.27 Nov 07:33 PM
New ZealandBidding war to broadcast RWCThe price which NZ broadcasters will pay to screen Rugby World Cup 2015 matches is tipped to hit record levels - but who will be paying it is far from clear.22 Nov 04:30 PM
Rugby World CupMaster stroke for SneddenHe helped ensure the 2011 Rugby World Cup went off without a hitch and now Martin Snedden is back in the major-events business.15 Jul 05:30 PM
Rugby World CupTorrid rants trigger rise of usage rulesJust after the 2011 Rugby World Cup, Samoan centre Eliota Fuimaono-Sapolu received a six-month ban from the IRB for a series of offensive Twitter rants.22 May 05:30 PM
BusinessFrizzell: $100,000 kicked for touchDick Frizzell believes he lost more than $100,000 as the official artist of the Rugby World Cup. He's not bitter, but says it's the worst investment decision he's made.14 May 05:30 PM
TourismMartin Snedden: Mr Fix-itHe brought the world to New Zealand for the Rugby World Cup. Now Martin Snedden is bringing New Zealand to the world, writes Suzanne McFadden22 Mar 04:30 PM
EconomyFiring up Maori economic engineThe departing head of the Maori Development Ministry says Maori business has transformed in the past decade and iwi are no longer considered a risk to the NZ economy.03 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Another year of sporting excellence to savourAfter the lord mayor's show, it is said, comes the dust-cart. On that basis, New Zealanders approached this sporting year with some trepidation.25 Dec 04:30 PM
