Rugby'It really hit us all hard and we all felt really helpless'Tim Nanai-Williams has expressed his heartfelt thanks to the people who have helped donate more than $17,000 to the givealittle page raising funds.15 Jul 08:19 AM
RugbyMass rugby brawl: Decision due todayA panel will tonight decide what, if any, penalties are handed down to those involved in a mass, 40-person brawl at a schoolboy rugby match.13 Jul 09:39 PM
RugbyThousands raised for Samoan hospitalWell-wishers of the stricken assistant coach of the Chiefs rugby franchise, Andrew Strawbridge, have donated more than $11,000 in under a day.13 Jul 08:50 PM
RugbyCoach lands for life-saving treatmentChiefs assistant coach Andrew Strawbridge has just landed back in New Zealand and will get treatment at Waikato Hospital.10 Jul 06:16 AM
RugbyCritically ill coach consciousKiwi who developed eye infection on flight to Apia for test can hear when people talk to him, hospital says.09 Jul 10:29 PM
All BlacksTalofa lava! Samoa greets the All BlacksThe All Blacks were given a heartfelt Samoan welcome after touching down in Apia ahead of Wednesday's test.06 Jul 07:49 PM
New ZealandLooking for a date to the rugby final?A pair of women looking for love are using their spare Super Rugby tickets to snag themselves a blind date. The latest bid is at $230.02 Jul 12:23 AM
OpinionThe day Jerry took the rapKeith Quinn writes about his disgust at the way the All Blacks treated 'one of their own' after the 2003 Rugby World Cup semi-final.10 Jun 12:21 AM
RugbyJerry Collins portrait reaches $2500A drawing of former All Black Jerry Collins is being auctioned on Trade Me and the bidding has reached over $2500.09 Jun 02:52 AM
RugbyCollins' aunt learnt of tragedy via TVThe aunty of former All Black Jerry Collins says she learnt of her nephew's tragic death through a news bulletin on the television.09 Jun 12:04 AM
OpinionJustin Marshall: Robbie Deans has success written all over himWatching Robbie Deans lead the Barbarians to a good win over a strong Ireland side made me think - we could do much worse than getting him back into New Zealand's coaching system.31 May 05:00 PM
OpinionPatrick McKendryPatrick McKendry: What's good for the NZR goose...Steve Tew has a difficult job keeping NZ's best rugby talent on these shores, but the double standards are obvious, writes Patrick McKendry.20 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandTroubled Guildford opts for homePlaying rugby in France was "too testing" for former All Black Zac Guildford, who is returning to NZ just halfway through a four-year contract.06 May 05:00 PM
All BlacksCommonsense approach to Rio selectionAmid prophecies of doom, the factor complicating everything is the Olympics and the unknown impact it will have on AB's and Super Rugby selection.18 Apr 05:00 PM
All BlacksNZ Rugby competes to keep Slade at homeColin Slade is off contract at the end of this year and has been described as a high-priority retention.08 Apr 05:00 PM
BDBDBusinessNZ Rugby profits take hit as costs jumpNew Zealand Rugby's annual profit dropped about 86 per cent as the national sports administrator's costs grew faster than its income.08 Apr 05:00 PM
RugbyRugby: U20s squad full of Super talentTevita Li will look to relaunch his stagnating Super Rugby career from the team for which he showed all his dangerous wares in 2014.31 Mar 04:00 PM
NPCSchoolboy rugby scores TV channelMove confirms schoolboy rugby has surpassed ITM Cup in size and importance and is where the Auckland Rugby Union will target much of its future investment.31 Mar 04:00 PM
All BlacksPiutau set to leave NZCharles Piutau is a player the All Blacks definitely didn't want to lose. But it is understood he has been offered and has already signed a deal in Europe.31 Mar 08:34 AM
All BlacksAnswers sought on breakdown messAn international group involving All Black coach Steve Hansen initially, then Dave Rennie once his Chiefs work is done, will collect and trial ideas about changes to the complex laws.30 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: Time for NZRU to take off the glovesSBWs' latest concussion problem shows just how unprofessional and irresponsible NZ rugby has been by rubber stamping his boxing career, writes Chris Rattue.18 Mar 04:00 PM
RugbyRugby: NZRU to lend a hand in attempt to fix AucklandAuckland's ambition to be a powerhouse of the world game is a long way from being fulfilled.14 Mar 04:00 PM
All BlacksSmith back in black as defence specialistWayne Smith, confirmed as an assistant to Steve Hansen for next year's World Cup, says he never thought he would coach the All Blacks again following their triumph in 2011.21 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: Country's big smoke blows for sport fansAuckland City's roll through Morocco is uplifting on one hand, and a depressing reminder on the other.17 Dec 04:00 PM
Rugby World CupAll Blacks stick with Hansen after cupSteve Hansen, the first All Blacks coach to be appointed beyond a World Cup, hopes he has set a trend.16 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Ban tough on Ben, but the message must get throughFive weeks for pushing referee Glenn Jackson - I guess that's about a week for every metre Ben Tameifuna sent him sprawling.05 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFireworks victims get helpRugby officials say they are committed to "making good" with the three victims of a fireworks malfunction that fired shrapnel into the stands at Eden Park a week ago, but the cause is not likely to be revealed for a number of weeks.29 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Curtain-raisers certain crowd pleasersWynne Gray writes: What sort of bang do you want for your buck when you go to Eden Park or any other test in New Zealand?25 Aug 05:00 PM
All BlacksRugby: Williams put on fast trackNew Zealand Rugby yesterday confirmed that Sonny Bill Williams will be given a special exemption to fast-track his way into the All Blacks' end-of-year tour.25 Aug 05:00 PM
All BlacksA few fibs on a fine night for AB greatsTen former players and one former journalist inducted into IRB’s Hall of Fame.22 Aug 05:00 PM
Rugby World CupWeepu's farewell to NZ rugbyAll Blacks' halfback Piri Weepu has farewelled New Zealand rugby with a special shout out to his fans, as he looks to end his glittering career with English club London Welsh.06 Aug 04:16 AM
OpinionHerald on Sunday editorial: All Blacks' Apia game a benefit both waysWhen Brazil saw its football team go to pieces before their eyes this week, there must have been many rugby fans in NZ thinking, could it happen to us?12 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionWarren Alcock: Pride and passion driving force for HobbsWhile New Zealand fans were still recovering from the 1995 Rugby World Cup.14 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionPaul ThomasPaul Thomas: Morally indignant dig deep to shame NZRUPaul Thomas asks: Isn't it about time New Zealand rugby stopped believing its own PR and faced the ugly truth?06 Jun 11:14 PM
