All BlacksSevu Reece rejects reported overseas offer to stay with All Blacks, CrusadersThe 27-year-old was understood to have attracted interest from France.20 Jun 03:30 AM
PremiumPremiumAll BlacksIcons in Black: The best midfielders and first fives of the pro eraThese are the greatest All Blacks of the professional era, from the rugby field to fame.18 Jun 07:30 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The loss of Carter Gordon should be Australia's wake-up callOPINION: Fans are lamenting Gordon's NRL move as a blow to Australian rugby's status.18 Jun 05:13 PM
All BlacksSuper Rugby form XV: Who is staking their claim in the All Blacks picture?Who has put their hand up heading into the Super Rugby Pacific playoffs?06 Jun 05:10 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderAll Blacks' comms boss quits; Top Newshub host's new plansMedia Insider: Big movements in the sports and business media worlds.22 May 08:47 AM
All BlacksProfessional players threaten split from NZ Rugby over governance structureThe matter will come to ahead at next week's special general meeting.21 May 04:04 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandChris Pollock helps combat Hawke's Bay refs shortageThe high-performance referee manager gets in a club footy game.30 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGregor PaulGregor Paul: Qatar's bid to buy rugby disappointing but inevitableOPINION: The reported offer to bring the game to the Middle East can't be ignored.30 Apr 04:00 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay's 'Captain Tom' to tackle 100km in 100th year'Hammie' not afraid of stepping out for the cause.22 Apr 11:30 PM
New ZealandHastings to host Magpies first Ranfurly Shield defenceShield fever to hit Hastings in June.19 Apr 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSuper RugbyGregor Paul: New Zealand rugby governance saga nears disastrous endUncertainty looms as New Zealand's rugby unions resist governance change.15 Apr 04:00 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay rugby: Ranfurly Shield defence could go out of townThe home of Magpies rugby is closed for four months for turf refurbishment.15 Apr 03:17 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionElliott SmithTight Five: Can Club World Cup steal spotlight from cricket and football?OPINION: Elliott Smith analyses the biggest talking points from the world of rugby.11 Apr 10:05 PM
Super RugbyGregor Paul: Rejecting bids to join Rugby Championship is nonsensicalOPINION: Rugby needs to clean out its old-boy executive class of decision-makers.11 Apr 05:40 PM
PremiumPremiumAll BlacksDeadline looms for Auckland stadiumThe debate over a definitive stadium solution has been going on for more than a decade.10 Apr 05:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionElliott SmithTight Five: The road map to Super Rugby re-invigorationOPINION: Elliott Smith analyses the biggest talking points from the world of rugby.04 Apr 11:00 PM
All Blacks'In a perfect world you wouldn't play them': Cron on coaching against ABsOnce dubbed a national treasure, Mike Cron is plotting to coach against the All Blacks.02 Apr 06:23 PM
Rugby World CupAnother Kiwi set to join Wallabies coaching staffThe Australians have made another significant appointment.01 Apr 09:28 PM
PremiumPremiumRugby World CupTight Five: Blues' mixed performance raises questions on tacticsOPINION: Elliott Smith analyses the biggest talking points from the world of rugby.28 Mar 08:00 PM
All BlacksNZ Rugby boss reveals his hopes for big changes to global gameThe 20-minute red card is set for a vote but reducing tackle heights remains polarising.25 Mar 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumRugby World CupTight Five: Anonymous Aumua needs to lift his gameOPINION: Elliott Smith analyses the biggest talking points from the world of rugby.21 Mar 04:15 PM
KahuSean Wainui’s widow speaks of a ‘man of mana’ as the whānau unveils his beautiful headstoneThe widow of Sean Wainui has spoken for the first time of her devastating loss.18 Mar 04:10 PM
Rugby World CupHansen questions World Rugby's 'wishy-washy' improvement suggestions'It’s one thing putting things in place and another thing delivering them.'01 Mar 11:41 PM
PremiumPremiumAll BlacksGregor Paul: New Zealand should be brave and ditch Rugby ChampionshipOpinion: New Zealand should build its own touring schedule each year.27 Feb 04:00 PM
Rugby World CupAll Blacks & Springboks set to resurrect iconic toursDiscussions advance for the All Blacks and Springboks to stage reciprocal tours.26 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGregor PaulGregor Paul: Addressing declining audiences with alcohol-free zonesOPINION: It would be mad for New Zealand not to see merit in this concept.21 Feb 04:08 PM
PremiumPremiumRugby World CupGregor Paul: Why Beauden Barrett's story is nowhere near writtenOPINION: It may be some time yet before Barrett commits his last act in test rugby.20 Feb 04:32 PM
RugbyExclusive: The surprising rugby position most likely to be affected by brain diseaseA world-leading study has, for the first time, linked brain disease with NZ rugby players.26 Jan 05:08 PM
New ZealandMcLean Park woes hit Hurricanes’ hopes for rugby in NapierThe hallowed turf has been Hawke's Bay's major sportsground for about 110 years.26 Jan 06:03 AM
PremiumPremiumAll BlacksPain game: New Zealand Rugby hit by further defectionsIt's not just players who are dropping out of playing rugby, medicos are too.09 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRugby World CupAll Blacks' season reviewed: Two points from greatnessSo close yet so far - Cameron McMillan reviews the All Blacks' 2023.27 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay front-rower to prop-up ailing SharksMagpies diaspora spreads across rugby globe.07 Dec 10:48 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'All the plates spinning': Bryn Evans pivots from hospo to HurricanesFormer Magpie capital-bound for coaching stint.05 Dec 11:39 PM
PremiumPremiumAll BlacksGregor Paul: Aussie showing NZ Rugby the art of being confrontationalOPINION: It turns out that Australian rugby can be direct and confrontational after all.19 Nov 12:37 AM