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
All BlacksBarrett brothers donate historic All Blacks jersey to charity after ‘cheeky’ message from fanThe message touched a chord and the All Blacks trio were thrilled to help. 12 Sep 11:01 PM
Black FernsRiki Flutey's kicking club: Inside the Black Ferns' turnaround from the tee'[They're] last to leave the field ... because they’ve got to get their kicking reps in.'12 Sep 10:00 PM
Black FernsBlack Fern ruled out of World Cup with injuryAn injury replacement is expected to join the squad in the coming days. 12 Sep 08:26 PM
Black Ferns'They want to go through us': Bunting on Black Ferns' focus and South Africa's bench splitSouth Africa have named a 7-1 forwards-back split on the bench for the quarter-final clash12 Sep 04:41 AM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyHow this remarkable 16-year old led his school back to rugby gloryAt just 16, Te Ariki Rogers was chosen to captain the Rotorua Boys' First XV.11 Sep 08:21 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyHow Auckland First XVs dominate national selection, despite not making Top FourAuckland provides 10 of the 26 players named in the New Zealand Schools squad.10 Sep 10:01 PM
New ZealandGodfrey out for Battle of the Bays as specialist returns for MagpiesThere's only one change to the Magpies' line-up for the Battle of the Bays.10 Sep 03:56 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBattle of the Bays: Stage set for an NPC crackerGame on: Bay of Plenty fourth, the Magpies fifth, both coming off big wins.08 Sep 03:59 AM
Black FernsStatement made: Black Ferns keep Ireland scoreless in World Cup routThe win sees the Black Ferns top the group and book a quarter-final against South Africa. 07 Sep 06:15 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Let's make it a magpie': Sixty years of NZ's biggest rugby mascotAfter just a 10-day gestation, Hawkeye was hatched for a Ranfurly Shield debut in 1965. 05 Sep 06:00 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightGlenn Dwight: Southland's Ranfurly Shield win more than just rugbyOPINION: Gather round for a tale of David, Goliath and a Log o' Wood.05 Sep 05:00 PM
Black Ferns'Consistency and cohesion': Black Ferns make minimal but key changes for IrelandIreland hold a winning record over the Black Ferns, with two wins in three tests.05 Sep 09:03 AM
PremiumPremiumRugbyGregor Paul: The Kiwi who got inside Rassie's headThe Springboks coach v the Kiwi reporter: the most ridiculous story in world rugby.05 Sep 04:17 AM
New ZealandParsons ready for captain’s knock in 100th game for the MagpiesParsons turned 35 in June and has indicated this year could be his last in the NPC.04 Sep 09:43 PM
All BlacksAll Blacks train at Eden Park before taking on South Africa on SaturdayThe All Blacks were seen training today at Eden Park. Before their test against South Africa this Saturday. Video / SuppliedWatch04 Sep 06:28 AM
All BlacksSpringboks pull captaincy surprise as Kolisi returns to face All BlacksThe Springboks have announced their squad for Saturday's showdown at Eden Park.04 Sep 06:24 AM
Black Ferns'Hard decisions to make': Key change coming in Black Ferns' World Cup campaignAllan Bunting: 'We definitely want to start shaping our best squad moving forward now'.04 Sep 05:01 AM
ChristchurchStudent falls ill with meningococcal disease after rugby tournamentAll close contacts to the teenager's case have been identified and offered antibiotics.04 Sep 01:12 AM
SportLockerRoom: Mua the merrier – sister trio powering Hawke's Bay TuiOli Mua, 22, is in her third season with the Hawke's Bay Tui.03 Sep 03:01 AM
SportRugby World Cup: The worrying vulnerability in Black Ferns' triumphAustralia's 31-31 draw with the US has opened up Pool A significantly.02 Sep 02:05 AM
New ZealandMagpies and Tui seek to pack the park despite weekend lossesCrunch time, but it doesn't come much better than Wellington at the home of the Magpies.01 Sep 06:00 PM
RugbyOn The Up: 'All are cousins' as Pacific ties celebrated, Rotorua welcomes teamsMāori, Samoan and Fijian communities gathered in Ōhinemutu ahead of this weekend's match.01 Sep 06:01 AM
PremiumPremiumSchool Rugby'Our greatest strength': Rotorua Boys' High School collect a fifth national titleRotorua's win marked their fifth national First XV championship victory.01 Sep 02:49 AM
Black Ferns'Another level': Black Ferns unsatisfied despite big win over Japan'We put 60 points on a really quality team and we’re still not satisfied with that.'31 Aug 11:45 PM
Black FernsWoodman-Wickliffe breaks try-scoring record in Black Ferns winThe wing became the first NZ player to score 50 test tries, while young stars shone. 31 Aug 05:48 PM
NPCTaniwha triumph over Magpies in dramatic NPC clashSam Nock scored the decisive try after 17 phases of pick and go.31 Aug 01:27 AM
RugbyConcussion expert calls for extended stand-down period in pro rugby after player's deathWorld Rugby's current concussion stand-down period is only 12 days for professionals.28 Aug 04:32 AM
PremiumPremiumRugby'Bloody atrocious': Father of player who died with CTE slams NZR after Shane Christie's deathChristie's death is another blow for head injury advocates, says John Guyton.27 Aug 10:02 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGregor PaulGregor Paul: The challenge of monetising All Blacks in NZ's small marketOPINION: The All Blacks sold broadcast rights for 25% less than the previous deal.27 Aug 06:01 PM
New ZealandFormer Māori All Black Shane Christie dies aged 39Shane Christie advocated for NZ Rugby to do more for players with head injuries.27 Aug 12:26 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The NPC is the most untapped asset New Zealand Rugby hasOPINION: The National Provincial Championship endures, despite a lack of TLC.26 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionRWC update: Shaky Black Ferns show wobbles as England roarsAdam Julian sets out his highlights of the first round of Rugby World Cup action.26 Aug 03:31 AM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyFirst XV rugby: 'Tackle of the year' wins Westlake Boys’ the Blues titleA match-saving tackle in the final play of the game secured Westlake the title.25 Aug 12:05 AM