NPCCheeky social media jabs follow Tasman's historic Ranfurly Shield winTasman celebrate first Ranfurly Shield win as Hawke’s Bay face playful jabs.08 Sep 09:59 PM
NPCMako beat Magpies: Tasman end Hawke's Bay's Ranfurly Shield tenureHawke's Bay fell at their fifth defence of the Log o' Wood in 2024.07 Sep 08:58 AM
All BlacksLiam Napier: How ABs can win the showdown in Cape TownOPINION: Injuries force All Blacks reshuffle as they seek to end losing streak against SA.06 Sep 09:45 PM
NPCHow every team can win the Ranfurly Shield (except Southland)All roads will go through Hawke’s Bay starting this weekend against the Tasman Mako.05 Sep 11:50 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandShield blockbuster awaits: Magpies top of the table, but outsiders to retain the Log o' WoodA clash of two unbeaten titans is coming to McLean Park.05 Sep 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumSchool Rugby'Best day of my life': First XV upset leaves fan in tearsKelston built on their hard-won Auckland 1A title to make the final four.02 Sep 08:00 PM
New ZealandTasman planning Shield parade, a week before battling Hawke’s BayThe Magpies and the Mako are set to clash in a Log o' Wood blockbuster.02 Sep 05:58 AM
New ZealandStags' victory over Taniwha a display of scintillating rugbyNorthland were at full throttle from kickoff, but could not lasso the men from the south.01 Sep 09:50 PM
PremiumPremiumAll BlacksContract conundrum: The legal implications of MacDonald's exitAn employment lawyer explains why New Zealand Rugby is paying big for the exit.29 Aug 02:00 AM
All BlacksEx-Springbok backs Robertson to become modern coaching great'I think he’s going to be one of the modern-day great coaches.'29 Aug 12:30 AM
New ZealandTop of the table: Magpies' dream season start continues with victory over CanterburyThe Magpies scored four tries to hit the top of the NPC ladder.28 Aug 07:51 PM
PremiumPremiumAll BlacksRugby and robbery: The untold story of a journalist's brush with death in South AfricaThe latest fascinating chapter in a 103-year arm wrestle awaits.27 Aug 05:02 PM
PremiumPremiumAll BlacksPhil Gifford: Why does South Africa remain our greatest rugby competitor?Blood, politics and rugby: Inside the All Blacks and Springboks' century-long rivalry.26 Aug 05:14 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyFirst XV rugby wrap: Kelston Boys' High's remarkable titleKelston Boys' 14th Auckland 1A title might be their most impressive.26 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandNo fairy-tale ending for Taniwha and Northland Kauri rugby teamsNorthland showed plenty of fire in the belly and good execution.25 Aug 12:04 AM
New ZealandRanfurly Shield safe as Magpies play out high-scoring gutbuster against TaniwhaTwelve tries were scored in all as the Magpies eventually opened a big lead.23 Aug 08:44 AM
School RugbyFirst XV rugby: The battle for South Island supremacyA preview of the South Island First XV final.22 Aug 05:16 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandShields up: Renton to pull on a Magpies shirt for the first time in seven yearsHugh Renton played for Tasman in a Shield defence in Napier in 2021. Now he's back home.22 Aug 02:00 AM
All BlacksAll Blacks confirm two players ruled out of South Africa tour with injuryJosh Lord and Harry Plummer will stay with the squad as injury cover.21 Aug 07:47 AM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyFirst XV rugby wrap: Modern powerhouses to clash in Auckland 1A finalThe Auckland title will be decided between teams which were separated by just two points.19 Aug 06:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke's Bay schools bow out of national First XVs rugby earlyBoth the Napier and Hastings boys' high schools were beaten in regional quarter-finals.19 Aug 03:53 AM
New ZealandWhanganui pipped by champions in Heartland Championship thrillerIt was a give-and-take encounter between the heavyweights.18 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandRugby: Whanganui thrash Wairarapa BushWhanganui head straight to the top of the ladder.18 Aug 05:00 PM
All BlacksAll Blacks star apologises to teammates after missing bus to airportThe player apologised after missing the bus – what Robertson did next revealed.16 Aug 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLincoln McClutchie preferred to start as Magpies ready for Southland Ranfurly Shield challengeMcClutchie has scored 461 points for the Magpies since his teenaged debut in 2018.15 Aug 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAll BlacksPaul Lewis: Why All Blacks' loose forwards are failing to impressOPINION: The All Blacks need to rethink their loose forward selection.15 Aug 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAll BlacksGregor Paul: The All Blacks' attack lacks punch – is Sotutu the answer?OPINION: Overall star power is missing, notably in the forwards.13 Aug 08:45 PM
Rugby‘The machete cut him to the bone’: Inside the rugby tournament from hellRugby in Paradise turned violent as players were attacked with machetes after a night out.13 Aug 07:42 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGregor Paul: All Blacks face rare home game embarrassmentOPINION: Empty seats at All Blacks tests signal deeper issues for New Zealand Rugby.12 Aug 05:15 PM
All BlacksHow the All Blacks plan to respond in Pumas rematchCoach Hansen: 'We need to be far better than where we were' after shock defeat to Pumas.12 Aug 03:46 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGregor PaulGregor Paul: Questioning Perenara's role as higher-tempo attack neededPressure mounts to find solutions as the All Blacks face the Pumas.11 Aug 08:30 PM
New ZealandWhanganui Development XV cruise past WairarapaThe side got straight to work.11 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCoaches lace up as Whanganui Tāne Māori sneak past Horowhenua-KāpitiThey started with 14 men against a full-strength opposition.11 Aug 05:00 PM