Rugby World CupAll Blacks draw Wallabies, face early showdown path with SpringboksA pool win could send the All Blacks to a quarter-final against South Africa.03 Dec 09:50 AM
Rugby World CupRugby World Cup 2027 draw: All you need to knowThe tournament expands to six pools of four teams for the first time.02 Dec 09:00 PM
Rugby World CupRugby World Cup 2027 draw: Who the All Blacks could playThe All Blacks' potential opponents for the 2027 World Cup.24 Nov 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPhil GiffordPhil Gifford: Decline of a once-proud rugby nation (and, no, it's not NZ)A loss to a struggling Wales would deepen scrutiny on Scott Robertson.21 Nov 07:31 PM
Rugby World CupSamoa snatch final World Cup berth after draw with BelgiumBelgium were chasing their first-ever Rugby World Cup appearance.18 Nov 06:26 PM
PremiumPremiumAll BlacksInside Rugby: Nations Championship set be announced, NZR's angst at board leakThe new Nations Championship will see three teams visit New Zealand in July.14 Nov 01:01 AM
Rugby World Cup'Changed my life': Unlikely friendship sets SBW's World Cup medal on course for auctionTeenager who rushed Twickenham after All Blacks' RWC triumph reflects, a decade on.28 Oct 07:20 PM
RugbyAll Blacks legend becomes triple-centurion as he breaks another recordThe 43-year-old marked the special occasion with a try in his third consecutive game.22 Oct 07:13 AM
Rugby'Gentle giant with a big heart': Former Fiji, Super Rugby and NPC powerhouse dies unexpectedlyThe 58-year-old played 49 games for Fiji and featured in two NZ Super Rugby sides.22 Oct 03:04 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisGregor PaulNew faces, new voices: The next era of rugby on Kiwi screensANALYSIS: Stephen Donald is set for a bigger on-air role as Sky reshapes its rugby team.09 Oct 05:31 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyHave Australia overtaken NZ at youth rugby level? What the big defeats suggestThe results have renewed calls to overhaul New Zealand's school rugby structure.06 Oct 02:01 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: All Blacks' record against the best will show where this team is atOPINION: The Springboks remain the best in the world.05 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandBar scandal and ferry jump: New details of England's 2011 World Cup chaos in NZManu Tuilagi was arrested in Auckland after leaping off a ferry in his undies.04 Oct 01:10 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCameron McMillanHow the 2027 World Cup could look: All Blacks v Springboks quarter-final?The Herald asks AI to take a look at what the 2027 World Cup draw could offer.02 Oct 11:00 PM
RugbyAll Blacks legend makes history as oldest player to score in French Top 14The 43-year-old scored his first try of the season during a 25-minute cameo off the bench.01 Oct 09:09 PM
Black Ferns'We'll have those conversations': Bunting on Black Ferns future 'The most important thing is that we be really honest around where we can grow.'30 Sep 04:03 AM
PremiumPremiumAll BlacksWallabies coach Joe Schmidt frustrated with refereeing 'inconsistencies'His work with Australia – a notoriously difficult assignment – has solidified his status.28 Sep 06:00 PM
Black Ferns'Pretty speechless': Black Ferns star caps off big year with World Rugby awardA big year for Braxton Sorensen-McGee was not without one final crescendo.28 Sep 12:04 AM
Women's Rugby World CupEngland claim Women's Rugby World Cup titleAlex Matthews scored twice, repeating her role in England's 2014 triumph.27 Sep 04:50 PM
Black FernsBlack Ferns top France to finish third at World CupThe Black Ferns were too good for France and finish the World Cup in third place.27 Sep 01:32 PM
New ZealandRugby World Cup: Khaleece, mum and a teddy on the dream trip A Napier girl's trip to London is under way – her first trip on an aircraft.24 Sep 05:12 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisGregor PaulGregor Paul: The hard truth behind NZ Rugby's near-empty trophy cabinetANALYSIS: The Bledisloe Cup is now one of the few trophies New Zealand Rugby still holds.23 Sep 06:00 PM
RugbyJorja Miller on awards, injuries and Black Ferns World CupBlack Ferns loose forward Jorja Miller speaks to the Herald following her nomination for two World Rugby awards. Video / NZ HeraldWatch22 Sep 10:17 PM
Rugby World Cup'Miracle': NZ-raised Japan playmaker recalls Springboks World Cup upset 10 years on'If I had a spare $10, I probably wouldn't have put it on Japan to win that game myself.'22 Sep 12:21 AM
PremiumPremiumWomen's Rugby World CupRevealed: The injury ruling Jorja Miller out of RWC semifinalThe Black Ferns flanker left the quarter-final in the 46th minute clutching her leg.18 Sep 02:44 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAlice SoperAlice Soper: How a rule change could have seen World Cup bite handled fairerOPINION: Ireland were let down by the fact they couldn't challenge an alleged foul play.16 Sep 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGregor PaulGregor Paul: Pressure points as incoming CEO to confront All Blacks' volatilityOPINION: New Zealand Rugby expects to name its new chief executive before the end of 2025.16 Sep 06:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPhil GiffordPhil Gifford: Why Razor's job should be safe for nowMassive switches to the coaching and playing line-up would be difficult.14 Sep 09:00 PM
Black FernsWorld media reacts to Black Ferns World Cup knockout win over South Africa The Black Ferns' stunning second-half revival impressed rugby analysts around the world.14 Sep 06:31 AM
Black Ferns'All f***ing day': The half-time speech that sparked Black Ferns in World CupThe Black Ferns scored six tries in the second 40 to advance to the final four.14 Sep 05:01 AM
All BlacksThe black list: Recounting the biggest defeats in ABs historyIn the wake of Saturday's record loss, a look at the All Blacks' biggest defeats.14 Sep 04:00 AM
Black FernsBlack Ferns survive early scare to romp into semifinalsThe Black Ferns scored six tries in the second 40 to advance to the final four.13 Sep 06:05 PM
Black Ferns'Grateful it happened': The re-emergence of Renee HolmesHolmes is again playing a key role after being dropped from the Black Ferns in early 2025.11 Sep 09:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAlice SoperAlice Soper: Early jitters don’t spell doom for Black FernsOPINION: All the pieces are now in place for the Black Ferns. 03 Sep 06:31 PM
