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Warning to cancel club rugby games after referee stabbing threat

The Horowhenua-Kāpiti union will cancel senior club games if serious abuse continues.

St Kentigern edge Grammar; Nelson fall; Lindisfarne strike form

St Kentigern have continued their winning start to the season.

First XV rugby shake-up: South Island boys' schools plot breakaway competition

Co-ed schools like St Andrew's College and Rangiora High are excluded from the proposal.

'Severe body blow': Historic Auckland rugby club ousted from senior comps after bylaw breach

'This is probably the most serious crisis that the club has been through in its history.'

Young boy told he can't play rugby with friends due to his weight

The young boy is now hesitant to go to school out of fear of what his friends will say.

First XV rugby: How King's College got back on top in Auckland

King's College defeated Sacred Heart 36-22 to reclaim the Fitzpatrick-Kirkpatrick Cup.

Drua captain reveals 'gut-wrenching' grief before crushing Blues defeat

Coach said ex-Fiji international Josaia Raisuqe's death impacted performance of players.

NZ Rugby posts huge financial loss, despite record income for 2024

The deficit follows $8.9m loss in 2023 and a $47m loss in 2022. 

Club rugby to Welsh international in six months – the rise of the unwanted Crusader

The young star went overseas seeking higher honours.

Western Springs stadium battle: Rugby club and promoters v Ali Williams, Anna Mowbray

The rugby club and music promoters propose a 50,000-person concert venue and sports hub.

Havelock North dominate for first win of season

Havelock North defeated MAC 77-3 at Flaxmere Park.

Homecoming match: Trailblazing ref set for milestone game

International rugby referee Natarsha Ganley will finally be on home turf in Whangārei.

Elliott Smith: Why I was wrong about Rob Penney and the Crusaders

OPINION: Penney’s consistent selections and fewer injuries have stabilised the team.

Gregor Paul: Inside the schools v NZ Rugby dispute over the black jersey

OPINION: Schools are right to resist NZR's push for a U18 team.

Ranking NZ rugby’s 30 most influential power brokers

Gregor Paul reflects on who are the real movers and shakers in New Zealand rugby.

Editorial: All Blacks eligibility debate won’t die with Razor’s U-turn

OPINION: Rugby, whether it likes it or not, is in the entertainment business.