New ZealandHastings West claim Ross Shield for first time in six yearsNapier had won for 3 years in a row. Hastings West won all 5 games this year.28 Sep 12:18 AM
All BlacksPressure valve released for now as All Blacks retain Bledisloe CupAfter their darkest day, a ray of light for the All Blacks.27 Sep 07:32 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
PremiumOpinionPaul LewisPaul Lewis: Who the All Blacks should have picked for first Bledisloe Cup test26 Sep 04:00 AM
Rugby'Game-changer': World-first as portable scanner to detect concussion launched in NZ24 Sep 02:57 AM
PremiumAnalysisGregor PaulGregor Paul: The hard truth behind NZ Rugby's near-empty trophy cabinet23 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandRoss Shield: Defending champions Napier held to first-day drawFive days of rugby to decide Hawke's Bay's representative primary schools champions.23 Sep 05:04 AM
All Blacks'Tough conversations': Where the All Blacks need to be betterThe side have been guilty of giving the ball away when they don't need to, a coach said.23 Sep 03:05 AM
RugbyJorja Miller on awards, injuries and Black Ferns World CupBlack Ferns loose forward Jorja Miller speaks to the Herald following her nomination for two World Rugby awards. Video / NZ HeraldWatch22 Sep 10:17 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyNew Zealand Schools tested before Australia clashesDan Lawrence impressed for Schools with relentless defence and game-breaking runs.22 Sep 03:00 AM
All BlacksRazor gets reinforcements as injured All Blacks cleared to returnFour players have been cleared to return for the Bledisloe Cup test at Eden Park.22 Sep 02:40 AM
Rugby World Cup'Miracle': NZ-raised Japan playmaker recalls Springboks World Cup upset 10 years on'If I had a spare $10, I probably wouldn't have put it on Japan to win that game myself.'22 Sep 12:21 AM
New ZealandRoss Shield incoming - Wairoa is ready for its big weekFlags and decorated shop fronts are ready to welcome 132 young rugby players to Wairoa.20 Sep 06:00 PM
NPCOtago mount major comeback for Ranfurly Shield win over CanterburyTrailing by as much as 15 points, the challengers took the lead in the 66th minute.20 Sep 06:15 AM
Black FernsWorld media reacts to Black Ferns' Rugby World Cup semifinal loss over CanadaAllan Bunting’s women got off to a slow start in Bristol.20 Sep 03:44 AM
Black Ferns'Sometimes it’s not going to be our day': The big difference in Black Ferns loss'When you give them ball in our own half, they’re really accurate,' Bunting said.19 Sep 11:12 PM
Black FernsStreak over! Black Ferns' World Cup run endsThe two-time defending champion Black Ferns have been knocked out of the World Cup. 19 Sep 07:52 PM
New ZealandInjury-hobbled Magpies overwhelmed by TaranakiThe Magpies had five changes in the team from week to week. 19 Sep 09:56 AM
Black Ferns'Trust our systems': The key area Black Ferns need to address in semifinalOf the four teams remaining in the competition, the Black Ferns are the most penalised. 19 Sep 05:00 AM
Rugby'Heartbreaking': NZ Rugby fines Heartland Championship side over player-eligibility breachIt is the third player eligibility breach by the South Island union in 15 years.19 Sep 02:01 AM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyFirst XV rugby: Herald’s annual awardsCovering the latest developments in schools rugby.18 Sep 07:31 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBattle of the Bays heroes retain starting jerseys as Magpies ring the changesFive changes in the starting lineup as Magpies chase win over Taranaki.17 Sep 08:51 PM
All BlacksAll Blacks halfback returns from injury, set to play provincial rugbyThirteen All Blacks have been released to play NPC after a record loss at the weekend.16 Sep 10:09 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAfter unwanted halfback's heroics in Battle of the Bays, could Tonga be calling?Lincoln McClutchie's wobbly kick from 30m won the game for the Magpies over the Steamers.15 Sep 01:23 AM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyFirst XV rugby: The top high school fullbacks in NZLooking at the future stars continuing New Zealand's rich legacy of great fullbacks.15 Sep 12:01 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPhil GiffordPhil Gifford: Why Razor's job should be safe for nowMassive switches to the coaching and playing line-up would be difficult.14 Sep 09:00 PM
NPCRanfurly Shield drama: Canterbury score in 84th minute to secure Log o' WoodCanterbury needed a try after the fulltime siren to retain the Shield.14 Sep 04:24 AM
All BlacksRassie's revenge: Springboks strike back to hand All Blacks record defeatThe capital curse strikes again. This time with an embarrassing record loss.13 Sep 09:25 AM
All Blacks'Tough one to swallow': Springboks hand All Blacks record loss in WellingtonHow the action unfolded as the All Blacks suffered a record loss in Wellington. 13 Sep 09:00 AM