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
PremiumPremiumSuper RugbyWhy Super Rugby will always be weakOPINION: It’s clear Australia are up against a numerical tyranny they will never conquer.14 Nov 04:19 PM
PremiumPremiumAll BlacksThe candidates to fill the All Blacks' void at No 10The All Blacks' depth chart is in for a shake-up in 2024.13 Nov 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRugby World CupSilver Lake's gamble: Assessing the viability of NZR+ amid slow growthGregor Paul analysis: Inside the $10 million push to engage All Blacks fans.10 Nov 05:53 PM
PremiumPremiumRugby World CupPhil Gifford: Rugby has a problem - the scary thing is the world disagreesOPINION: As long as the boardroom power remains with the UK and SA, we're screwed.05 Nov 12:47 AM
Rugby World CupIt’s time to introduce the ‘orange card’, rugby educator saysCard would specifically be for dealing with “incidental contact” in high tackles.03 Nov 04:11 AM
Rugby World CupScrap the TMO? The law that must change to save rugbyRugby is in crisis but these changes would go a long way to keeping its appeal.31 Oct 01:00 AM
Rugby World CupAfter the Cup: The big changes coming for All Blacks, world rugbyA new coach is coming - but will Scott Robertson have an easy time?29 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAll BlacksAll Blacks v South Africa: 10 greatest tests and how the numbers stack upThe Herald lists the top 10 encounters between the two great rugby rivals.25 Oct 09:42 PM
New ZealandMagpies power into NPC final, beating Wellington 25-24Chase Tiatia hattrick helped Magpies end their 47-year chase for an NPC final.14 Oct 08:02 AM
New ZealandNo changes: Ranfurly Shield-winning team named to play again on SundayThe 23 who lifted the Ranfurly Shield have all been named for Sunday's NPC quarterfinal.06 Oct 07:00 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay Magpie charged after alleged drink-drive crash during Ranfurly Shield revelryA car hit a fence in suburban Napier at 3.30am. A rugby player has now been charged.02 Oct 03:40 AM
PremiumPremiumRugby World CupGregor Paul: Australia needs help, but NZ Rugby has to offer itOPINION: NZR and RA need to commit to one another.25 Sep 11:10 PM
TravelBeyond the pitch: What the All Blacks should see and do in FranceA comprehensive guide to scoring the best day out in France.09 Sep 06:30 PM
Rugby World Cup'Weakest in history': Former international's brutal assessment of All BlacksOlivier Magne excluded the All Blacks from his 'Big Three' going into the Cup.05 Sep 03:07 AM
PremiumPremiumRugby World CupPaul Lewis: All Blacks were shocking, but the grand old game of rugby was worseOPINION: Believe it or not, that horrible record loss will benefit the All Blacks.28 Aug 06:00 AM
Rugby World Cup'Pretty tough': Joe Moody argued his case for World Cup after omissionJoe Moody returned to the rugby field at the weekend after an injury in May.22 Aug 03:01 AM
Rugby World Cup'Cancel his citizenship': Hipkins jokes about Steve Hansen's Wallabies gigSir Steve Hansen says the Wallabies role is just to provide feedback.21 Aug 10:39 PM