PremiumPremiumOpinionHow rugby-focused schools have dropped the ball on academic endeavourOne school has won five national First XV titles and one world crown.03 Nov 05:30 PM
All Blacks'A wee bit nervous': All Blacks await scan on Barrett injuryAssistant coach Tamati Ellison says Barrett’s toughness made his exit more concerning.03 Nov 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWinston AldworthIreland player ratings: Which opponent landed lowest possible score?Assessing the performances of Andy Farrell's men in a tense clash with the All Blacks.02 Nov 05:01 AM
All BlacksInjuries cloud All Blacks' Grand Slam pushWhile Scott Barrett should return, Jordie Barrett appears to be in more doubt.02 Nov 02:01 AM
RugbyWatch: Brad Weber responds to All Blacks XV haka in return from injuryAs the All Blacks XV performed their haka, the 18-test All Black responded in kind.02 Nov 12:40 AM
All BlacksBench impact proves telling as All Blacks beat IrelandThree late tries sealed victory after the All Blacks trailed for an hour.01 Nov 10:29 PM
All Blacks'Deja vu': All Blacks captain eyes long-awaited redemption against IrelandIreland recorded their first ever win against the All Blacks nine years ago in Chicago.31 Oct 11:35 PM
Rugby World Cup'Changed my life': Unlikely friendship sets SBW's World Cup medal on course for auctionTeenager who rushed Twickenham after All Blacks' RWC triumph reflects, a decade on.28 Oct 07:20 PM
PremiumPremiumSportInside New Zealand's most successful schoolboy rugby academiesHugh McGahan personally vets Westlake Boys' academy hopefuls for character.27 Oct 09:51 PM
NPCCanterbury end NPC title drought after come-from-behind win over OtagoCanterbury have won their first NPC title since 2017.25 Oct 05:08 AM
NPC'Finals bring moments': Otago turn to All Black spark for first NPC final in two decadesCanterbury are out for revenge after losing the Ranfurly Shield to their southern rivals.24 Oct 09:50 PM
Black Ferns'A major change': More tests confirmed for Black Ferns in 2026The Black Ferns will play 10 tests next year after confirmation of the WXV Global Series.23 Oct 07:00 PM
All BlacksUpdated: Robertson says no pressure from above in assistant's departureHe is the second of the original four assistant coaches in Robertson's stable to leave.23 Oct 01:02 AM
RugbyAll Blacks legend becomes triple-centurion as he breaks another recordThe 43-year-old marked the special occasion with a try in his third consecutive game.22 Oct 07:13 AM
All BlacksInjury blow for Ireland ahead of All Blacks clashTom Farrell and Jimmy O’Brien have been called into Andy Farrell’s squad.20 Oct 05:44 PM
SportThree-hour roundtrips for training: Heartland hooker chasing Meads Cup gloryThe 31-year-old balances rugby with full-time work and family life in Christchurch.17 Oct 12:15 AM
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
All Blacks'History between us': Rivalry reignites as All Blacks confirm 2026 South African tourThe All Blacks will play four tests against the Springboks as well as four other matches. 16 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMagpies quarter-final star out of semi with injury, lock linchpin ready for 50th gameThe Magpies take on Canterbury in Christchurch for a shot at the NPC final.15 Oct 02:20 AM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyWhat’s gone wrong with NZ’s once-dominant schoolboy rugby system?Australia’s U18 team have trained together for five years, unlike NZ’s.14 Oct 09:11 PM
New ZealandWatch: Hooded teen who stormed field, punched schoolboy rugby player, referred to Youth ServicesThe attack was caught on video and went viral on social media. 14 Oct 12:39 AM
All BlacksIn one day, out the next: Why All Black was withdrawn from Grand Slam tourPatrick Tuipulotu was named in the 36-man squad, but now faces six months on the sidelines13 Oct 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The NPC is still New Zealand's best sporting competitionOPINION: Somehow, impossibly, against the tide, our NPC is still delivering.13 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAll BlacksThe looming debate about the wider All Blacks squadOne potential omission could spark debate about the purpose of the wider All Blacks squad.13 Oct 02:21 AM
All BlacksInjuries force changes as All Blacks name side for Grand Slam tourOne uncapped player is in the squad named for the All Blacks' upcoming Grand Slam tour.12 Oct 11:01 PM
New ZealandThe black and white wall: Magpies fly into NPC semifinalsThe Magpies refused to let the Bulls over the line, winning by four tries to none.11 Oct 08:49 AM
NPCHawke’s Bay hold off Taranaki to make NPC semisThe Magpies held Taranaki tryless in the quarter-final.11 Oct 08:01 AM
NPCBay of Plenty breeze by Tasman to make NPC semisBay of Plenty were too good in the second half to knock out Tasman.11 Oct 05:06 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPower rankings: New Zealand’s top sporting schools of 2025 revealedWhich school can claim to be the country’s biggest sporting powerhouse?10 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandJust loving Hawke’s Bay - the Magpies’ everywhere manNick Grigg finally found an NPC home in Hawke's Bay, at the age of 28.09 Oct 08:38 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisGregor PaulNew faces, new voices: The next era of rugby on Kiwi screensANALYSIS: Stephen Donald is set for a bigger on-air role as Sky reshapes its rugby team.09 Oct 05:31 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisAlice SoperAlice Soper: The rebel rugby competition paying more than four times a Black Ferns' salaryANALYSIS: Rugby360 could bring massive money to the women's game.08 Oct 10:30 PM
Super RugbyOne of NZ's most promising playmakers out of rugby for several months with injuryHarry Godfrey has been growing as one of New Zealand's most promising first five-eighths.07 Oct 10:34 PM
Rugby'Extreme caution': Rugby unions unite to block rebel R360 leagueEight top rugby nations warned players they'd lose their test status if they joined.07 Oct 05:11 PM
