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The fight for rugby's future: NZ's broken professional model

In the second of a three-part series, we look at the shape of professional rugby in NZ.

Phoenix coach's lockdown headaches ahead of season restart

Added layer of difficulty to Phoenix's goal of having a full roster by season restart.

Phil Gifford: A seven-point wishlist to save NZ rugby

COMMENT: Rugby in NZ has a chance - if there's the will to reset the experience for fans.

The Kiwi player who could solve possible Phoenix problem

The solution to the Phoenix's "Cacace conundrum" may involve a blast from the past.

'Quick, dramatic and spectacular': Why America's Cup boats take flight

COMMENT: In over 200 years, nobody has raced foiling yachts of this size and type.

The fight for rugby's future: NZ Rugby's big All Blacks problem

The first in a three-part series looking at the future of rugby in a post-pandemic world.

Running one of the most important roles in women's sport...from her dining room

Sarai Bareman is navigating a path out of Covid-19 for the world's biggest female sport.

Where are they now? The storybook fable of NZ's greatest road runner

Phil Gifford speaks to Anne Audain, whose remarkable life reads like a storybook fable.

Tent fights? Ambitious plans underway to stage Joseph Parker bout

Parker is set to become the first high-profile boxer to reignite his career post-Covid19.

Q and A with All Blacks trainer: Will NZ stars be physically ready after lockdown?

What sort of shape will New Zealand's top players be in after lock down?

NZR boss' warning about rugby's return

NZR could be the first union in the world to return to action - but it remains cautious.

'Grave threat': How women's sport in NZ may not survive

Leaders have outlined grave fears for women's sport, with generations of athletes at risk.

Interview: Nathan Astle - The day he made cricket history

"The most bizarre day I've ever batted": Astle talks to Phil Gifford about that day.

Football's river of money isn't flowing, worrying teams downstream

New York Times: What the effect of European football's shutdown will be remains unclear.

Dean Barker's major America's Cup concern

American Magic's Kiwi skipper has revealed his concern about next year's America's Cup.

Chris Rattue: The problem with the new All Blacks captain

COMMENT: Cane is a terrific footballer, no doubt about it, but lacks one important aspect.