RugbyRichie Mo'unga rejoins NZ Rugby on 18-month contractHis contract includes the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.07 Aug 02:00 AM
PremiumNPCPhil Gifford: The magic of the Ranfurly Shield and its legendary momentsPhil Gifford shares four Ranfurly Shield stories that resonate with him.05 Aug 04:01 AM
PremiumNew Zealand'No bigger trophy in New Zealand sport': The enduring magic of the Ranfurly Shield explainedNorthland aim to reclaim the Ranfurly Shield after nearly 50 years.01 Aug 11:00 PM
PremiumOpinionGregor PaulOpinion: How Crusaders and Chiefs unearthed great talent from other regions18 Jun 06:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGregor PaulGregor Paul: Why NZ rugby's biggest flaw remains unchangedOPINION: The Crusaders dominated the Reds' scrum, showcasing NZ's rugby basics.09 Jun 06:40 PM
PremiumPremiumAll BlacksHow All Black's return to NZ could solve the No 6 dilemmaFormer All Blacks loose forward likely to return home and target World Cup. 03 Jun 04:01 AM
PremiumPremiumRugby'Ready for it': Jorja Miller on rise, World Cup goals and sevens futureThe 21-year-old was named New Zealand's best rugby player in 202421 May 05:41 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismHow Christchurch's new stadium is redefining event hospitalityInterest submissions for the stadium's offerings closed Friday and were ‘oversubscribed’.17 May 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Mastermind' jailed 11+ years for $11m drug syndicate in ChristchurchThe drug ring's "mastermind" received an 11-year prison sentence in Christchurch.07 May 07:55 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam NapierThe All Blacks starting XV: How Razor will pick his team and who's vying for spotsLiam Napier analyses last year’s team and looks at where changes will come in 2025.01 May 07:45 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRichie McCaw stand? Debate over who will be honoured at new stadiumNaming rights for stands at the new Christchurch covered stadium are still available.01 May 03:00 AM
New ZealandClub rugby to Welsh international in six months – the rise of the unwanted CrusaderThe young star went overseas seeking higher honours. 01 Apr 12:00 AM
All BlacksGrizz Wyllie: The soft side of All Blacks legendary hard manAlex Wyllie introduced grid skill training to NZ rugby in 1982.25 Mar 03:45 AM
New ZealandElectric atmosphere helps Bay of Plenty Steamers progressA sea of yellow and blue went ecstatic at the final whistle.20 Oct 01:15 AM
NPCBay of Plenty book maiden NPC final spotBay of Plenty scored 24 unanswered points to reach their first final.19 Oct 04:54 AM
New ZealandEdge of Glory: Shield heroes back Steamers to make historyReflecting on the 2004 Shield win, past and present Steamers look ahead to the NPC semi.17 Oct 04:00 PM
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
New ZealandWaikato suffers first loss in Farah Palmer Cup against CanterburyWaikato missed a last-minute chance to win, with Canterbury holding on for a 10-7 triumph.20 Aug 01:32 AM
SportCBHS Head Boy and First XV Captain, Josh Findlay, on preparations for this weekend's finalTravel was the big lesson learned by CBHS last time they played Nelson College. Video / George HeardWatch13 Aug 05:00 PM
NPCThe staggering cost of South Canterbury's Ranfurly Shield challengeIt would have been the third successive challenge for South Canterbury.23 May 04:00 AM
NPCRugby flashback: The story of Ron LockwoodWaikato locals may remember Lockwood for his decades of service as a property valuer.05 May 08:38 PM
Super RugbyFinal whistle for NPC games on television?End of TV deal makes it harder for fans to see provincial rugby games.22 Mar 03:20 AM
Super RugbyTime is now for Blues to ignite rivalry with CrusadersWith everything stacked in their favour, can the Blues stop their rot?21 Mar 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNPC'We're pretty excited': Canterbury moving NPC match to the countryHorses have been hoofed out before the first game of rugby at the ground in a decade-plus.30 Aug 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNPCHow your team can win the Ranfurly Shield this seasonAn analysis of your team's chances of winning the Log of Wood this season.21 Aug 05:33 AM
NPCTicketek fail: Canterbury already through to the semis?Company admits howler as NPC semifinal tickets seen on its app before the quarter-finals.07 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAll BlacksBirtwistle reminisces on rugby daysWatching former All Black wing Bill Birtwistle play was like watching 'poetry in motion'.14 Sep 03:00 AM