New ZealandHawke’s Bay Magpies land another Super Rugby star for upcoming NPC campaignThe Magpies are assembling an impressive squad for the 2025 NPC season.07 Jul 11:17 PM
PremiumNew ZealandRanfurly Shield-winning prop retires at 28 due to 'head knocks'Joel Hintz's proudest moment was lifting the Log o' Wood as his side arrived in Napier.28 Jun 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Dream come true': Blues up-and-comer signs for Hawke's Bay MagpiesThe Magpies have been given a significant boost for their upcoming 2025 NPC campaign.23 Jun 04:30 AM
PremiumMedia InsiderTV3 future in spotlight – could it be a Sky buy?; Shorty St eyes life support again13 Jun 02:24 AM
Super Rugby'Pretty scary': Highlander's journey from emergency neck surgery to successful return'I definitely thought for a second, like, man, is that it for my career?'16 Apr 08:00 PM
RugbyFrance over All Blacks? Rugby prospect signs with Toulon, snubs NZ interestHe played for France in last year's under-20’s Six Nations.03 Apr 06:48 PM
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
New ZealandBig three set for Napier NPC games in 2025Three big city teams will face the Magpies at McLean Park. All the best!17 Mar 02:48 AM
PremiumPremiumRugbyThe 'unexpected' review pushing to merge New Zealand's rugby powerhousesThe mergers aim to reduce duplication and lower costs for the teams involved.04 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandFizzy fury: Call to ban sugary drinks from sports stadiumsDental Association says the “severity of the issue” of tooth decay in youth is alarming.01 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandProp to publisher: Former rep rugby captain’s journey to writing kids' booksWriting heartfelt children's books is a new passion for the former rugby hardman.15 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Nanny state’: Council proposes fizzy drink ban at sports stadiumCouncil claims fizzy ban at sports ground could improve the health of locals and visitors.01 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSportSports Insider: David Kirk's strategic move into rugby's leadership spotlightOPINION: The former All Blacks captain is a beacon of hope for rugby in this country.12 Dec 04:15 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPhil GiffordPhil Gifford: Where does rugby go from here? The hits and misses of 2024OPINION: What worked, what didn't, and what we have learned this year.28 Nov 07:00 PM
New ZealandNPC Awards: Fakatava's second chance despite injuryThe Magpies half was the NPC's player of the year in 2021. He's in line again in 2024. 20 Nov 09:35 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionTrevor McKewenSports Insider: Is top talent gun-shy of standing for NZ Rugby's board?OPINION: The national game has a chance to get fresh thinking at the top.07 Nov 06:39 AM
All BlacksSir Wayne Smith: How the All Blacks can rule the world through attacking rugbySir Wayne Smith doubles down to further explain why attacking rugby can rule the world.01 Nov 03:08 AM
New ZealandInto the back-up squad: Flanders gets ABs XV chanceDevan Flanders has played 118 games in Super Rugby or for the Magpies.29 Oct 10:46 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPhil Gifford: Did McKenzie do enough against Japan to win back 10 jersey?OPINION: The focus will again be on who steers the All Blacks in the next test.27 Oct 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSports star's brain damage fix that NZ Rugby won’t allow to be made publicA letter from NZR tells a star ex-player he can't speak on any brain injury solutions.27 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandSteamers ‘did us proud’ despite NPC loss to Wellington Close, but so far away after the Steamers push the Lions to extra time in the NPC final.27 Oct 02:39 AM
PremiumPremiumNPCNPC final: Savea rampages as Wellington seize extra-timevictoryThe capital celebrates after the Lions' NPC victory over the Steamers.26 Oct 05:40 AM
NPCWellington edge Bay of Plenty in extra-time thrillerWellington emerged from a knife-edge contest to be crowned champions.26 Oct 04:54 AM
NPCWellington claim victory in extra-time of NPC finalWellington kicked a penalty in extra-time to win the final.26 Oct 04:25 AM
New Zealand'If they cut me open, I’d be blue and gold inside': Historic day for Steamers fansBOP Steamers face Wellington at Sky Stadium at 3.05pm on October 26 for NPC final25 Oct 04:01 PM
PremiumPremiumAll BlacksInside Rugby: Soul at risk as ABs chase yen while NPC faces funding cutsOPINION: NZ Rugby’s commercial focus risks the sport’s grassroots and provincial future.24 Oct 04:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionTrevor McKewenSports Insider: Time to draw a line under Silver Lake shamblesOPINION: 'I hate to say I told you so, but I told you so.'23 Oct 11:05 PM
