Latest from New Zealand Rugby Union

'Significant risk': NZR and former ABs star on dangers of new collision sport

Former rugby star emphasises need for safety measures to avoid head trauma.

New name on the kit: All Blacks secure multimillion-dollar sponsorship deal

The deal replaces Ineos, who ended their sponsorship earlier this year.

'Shifting stereotypes': Women lead NZ's weightlifting surge

CrossFit sparked many young women's interest in weightlifting.

All Blacks centre Proctor re-signs with New Zealand Rugby

The 25-year-old made two test starts for the All Blacks in 2024.

Suspension blow: Blues star out for crucial games

Tele’a is leaving the Blues after this season for a three-year deal in Japan.

Gregor Paul: Why writing off Tele’a could be a mistake for NZ rugby

OPINION: The Blues wanted to keep Tele’a for four more years despite his age.

Phil Gifford: How Super Rugby 2025 is captivating fans again

OPINION: Super Rugby Pacific has been highly entertaining in 2025, with unexpected upsets.

Gregor Paul: Blues struggle to transition from champions to dynasty

OPINION: The southerners found their rhythm just as the Aucklanders slumped.

Opinion: Big calls and notable omissions in World Cup squad race

Forty-nine players are competing for spots in the Black Ferns World Cup squad.

'Special': Pompey to join Warriors' centurion club

Adam Pompey will play his 100th NRL match for the Warriors when they face the Broncos.

Blues beat Waratahs in Super Rugby Champions final

The Blues have come out on top in the inaugural transtasman final in Auckland.

Liam Napier: Why the All Blacks will miss Mark Tele’a

OPINION: The All Blacks and Blues wing will leave NZ at the end of this year for Japan.

Gregor Paul: Super Rugby player draft would boost competition

OPINION: A draft would be good for all sides and give athletes a chance to develop.

Editorial: Are NZ Rugby fans at risk of losing the All Blacks?

OPINION: NZR has a commercial formula for the All Blacks - it means less home games.

Why Fiji must be on your rugby bucket list

Attending a rugby match in Fiji is to experience an atmosphere like no other.

'A shortage of props': NZ Rugby seeks athletes for new Black Ferns pathway

Next Ferns seeks women aged 16-25 for four regional combines in May.

How Kiwi fans became an after-thought in NZ Rugby’s commercial strategy

OPINION: Reduction in home tests comes as commercial focus looks overseas.

'Wonderful human': All Blacks greats pay respects to 'Doc' Mayhew

The former All Blacks team doctor died following recent heart complications.