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Rugby: Not so classic late penalty shoot-out
Canterbury opened their defence of the national rugby crown with a messy draw against Hawkes Bay in Christchurch.
Hells bells - 1000 Waikato vuvuzelas!
It won't only be mooloo bells setting rugby fans' ears ringing tonight at Waikato Stadium as the BOP Steamers fans head over the Kaimais.
Rugby: Battle of bridge sets competition's tone
Auckland versus North Harbour has been given some real meaning by being scheduled in Week One.
Rugby: Joseph confirmed for Highlanders
Wellington Lions Coach Jamie Joseph has been confirmed as the new head coach of the Highlanders.
Rugby: Discipline pays off for Northland
Northland made the most of their chances to kick-start the new national provincial championship.
Rugby: Harbour short of locks
North Harbour face a locking crisis ahead of their derby against franchise rivals Auckland.
Rugby: Umaga in doubt for opener
Former All Blacks captain Tana Umaga is in doubt for Counties-Manukau's opening match.
<i>Chris Rattue:</i> All Blacks rule in home of Aussie Rules
The All Blacks have every reason to believe they will dominate Australia in Saturday's Bledisloe Cup test, writes Chris Rattue.
Rugby: Harbour and Aucks set to clash
Auckland coach Mark Anscombe is facing up to another 'Battle of the Bridge' - but this time on the other side.
Rugby: How they're shaping up for NPC
Dylan Cleaver and Winston Aldworth check out the prospects for our national provincial championship.
Rugby: Wellington set to lose coach
It looks as if Jamie Joseph will be coaching the Highlanders next year.
Rugby: Umaga shows he still has the magic
All Blacks legend Tana Umaga turned out for his adopted Counties-Manukau side last night.