PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOur Jonah: Lowe on a high as Magpies shoot for place in NPC finalJonah Lowe's had a debut and two historic wins over Canterbury. Now for the cherry on top.16 Oct 11:07 PM
Super RugbyChiefs playmaker signs with HighlandersJamie Joseph says new signing fits the club’s long-term depth plan.08 Oct 01:28 AM
NPCRanfurly Shield locked away as Otago beat winless HarbourThe Log o’ Wood will remain in Dunedin for the summer after Otago defeated North Harbour.27 Sep 02:59 AM
NPCWaikato kick last-minute penalty to take Ranfurly Shield off TaranakiIt is the first time Waikato have won the Log o' Wood since 2018.23 Aug 04:38 AM
OpinionLiam NapierLiam Napier: The case for Chiefs playmaker to join Highlanders OPINION: The focal figure could move from second fiddle to being a certain starter.09 Aug 03:31 AM
PremiumPremiumNPCPhil Gifford: The magic of the Ranfurly Shield and its legendary momentsPhil Gifford shares four Ranfurly Shield stories that resonate with him.05 Aug 04:01 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'No bigger trophy in New Zealand sport': The enduring magic of the Ranfurly Shield explainedNorthland aim to reclaim the Ranfurly Shield after nearly 50 years.01 Aug 11:00 PM
New ZealandNPC: Tale of two captains and a Magpies NPC dreamThe Magpies played the first NPC Div 1 match 50 years ago, but have never won the title. 31 Jul 10:06 PM
Rugby'Versus': The greatest rivalries in sport – Auckland v CanterburyThe rivalry peaked with Auckland's dramatic 1985 Ranfurly Shield win.27 Jul 07:00 PM
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
All BlacksGrizz Wyllie: The soft side of All Blacks legendary hard manAlex Wyllie introduced grid skill training to NZ rugby in 1982.25 Mar 03:45 AM
New ZealandProvince told keep kids out of pre-match haka or risk losing pointsNgāti Porou East Coast face a fine or losing points if fans don't stay off the field.04 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandHow Hawke’s Bay rugby has defied the New Zealand sporting credit crunchInside the proud provincial rugby union defying player drain and credit crunch trends.04 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandEx-Steamer remembers Shield win while sons eye own gloryAims Games bring Jeff Ierome back to the Bay with his twin sons.12 Sep 06:00 AM
NPCCheeky social media jabs follow Tasman's historic Ranfurly Shield winTasman celebrate first Ranfurly Shield win as Hawke’s Bay face playful jabs.08 Sep 09:59 PM
NPCHow every team can win the Ranfurly Shield (except Southland)All roads will go through Hawke’s Bay starting this weekend against the Tasman Mako.05 Sep 11:50 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandShield blockbuster awaits: Magpies top of the table, but outsiders to retain the Log o' WoodA clash of two unbeaten titans is coming to McLean Park.05 Sep 02:00 AM
New ZealandTasman planning Shield parade, a week before battling Hawke’s BayThe Magpies and the Mako are set to clash in a Log o' Wood blockbuster.02 Sep 05:58 AM
New ZealandRanfurly Shield safe as Magpies play out high-scoring gutbuster against TaniwhaTwelve tries were scored in all as the Magpies eventually opened a big lead.23 Aug 08:44 AM
New ZealandNorthland Taniwha's Ranfurly Shield hopes on the line in NapierIt's been nearly 46 years since Northland last won the Shield.22 Aug 10:46 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandShields up: Renton to pull on a Magpies shirt for the first time in seven yearsHugh Renton played for Tasman in a Shield defence in Napier in 2021. Now he's back home.22 Aug 02:00 AM
New ZealandShield Fever is all go - Southland gone, Northland nextA 31-17 win for the Magpies. Bring on Northland.17 Aug 08:24 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLincoln McClutchie preferred to start as Magpies ready for Southland Ranfurly Shield challengeMcClutchie has scored 461 points for the Magpies since his teenaged debut in 2018.15 Aug 02:00 AM
New ZealandWhanganui rugby: Hawkes Bay a class above in Shield challenge'It's hard to be super critical, they didn't stop trying.'28 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandRanfurly Shield holders go on try-scoring romp: A dozen will be fine, thank youThe new back-three all scored tries in the first half.27 Jul 05:18 AM
New ZealandAn Aussie, a Welshman and a Highlander walk into the Magpies ...No jokes here as new fullback and wings prepare for shield defence against Whanganui.25 Jul 10:30 PM
