PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyHave Australia overtaken NZ at youth rugby level? What the big defeats suggestThe results have renewed calls to overhaul New Zealand's school rugby structure.06 Oct 02:01 AM
New ZealandBiggest crowd of season hoped for as Magpies get a playoff match at McLean ParkA win for the Magpies and a loss for Taranaki are good reasons to pack the park.06 Oct 12:36 AM
WellingtonMother of uni student who died in Dunedin flat speaks of ‘immense loss’Jed Walker, 19, had finally "found his tribe" before he died, his mother said.05 Oct 07:59 PM
All BlacksAll Blacks lock 'pretty sure' season is over due to knee injuryTupou Vaa'i was a late withdrawal from the Perth test after being injured during training.05 Oct 02:38 AM
Black Ferns'That's sport': NZR's Black Ferns review looks to future'Sometimes you don’t get what you want,' says NZR performance manager.04 Oct 12:00 AM
All BlacksAll Blacks team naming: Plenty of changes to Scott Robertson's side Scott Robertson names his side for the final Rugby Championship test in Perth.02 Oct 04:30 AM
New ZealandRoss Shield success: Wairoa praised for the way it hosted tournamentThe game was rugby, but the Ross Shield tournament meant much to Wairoa.01 Oct 11:50 PM
RugbyAll Blacks legend makes history as oldest player to score in French Top 14The 43-year-old scored his first try of the season during a 25-minute cameo off the bench.01 Oct 09:09 PM
New ZealandMagpies putting it all on the line in Manawatū NPC clashThe second-most experienced forward returns from injury for the big match.01 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandDoco goes behind the scenes of the Steamers' high-stakes weekFilm-makers followed the Steamers during the week before the NPC Grand Final in 2024.30 Sep 02:00 AM
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
Black Ferns'Motivation enough': Black Ferns search for redemption against FranceA loss to France would drop the Black Ferns outside the world’s top three.26 Sep 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPaul LewisPaul Lewis: Who the All Blacks should have picked for first Bledisloe Cup testOPINION: The All Blacks bench for the first Bledisloe Cup test still lacks real impact.26 Sep 04:00 AM
Black FernsYoung stars return from injury in Black Ferns' battle for bronze'We’ve been gifted another opportunity to turn things around for our nation.'25 Sep 09:00 AM
Black FernsWhy Black Ferns have plenty to play for in battle for bronze'We didn’t execute like we usually do against Canada, so that’s a huge focus.'25 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandRoss Shield: West lead going into the Battle of HastingsThe Battle of Hastings will be the Day 3 feature in Ross Shield rugby on Thursday. 24 Sep 04:50 AM
Rugby'Game-changer': World-first as portable scanner to detect concussion launched in NZThe Nurochek headset will be able to detect concussion in rugby players in two minutes.24 Sep 02:57 AM
New ZealandA crisis: New props for crucial Magpies gameTwo new props are in the 23 for Thursday night's game at McLean Park.23 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisGregor PaulGregor Paul: The hard truth behind NZ Rugby's near-empty trophy cabinetANALYSIS: The Bledisloe Cup is now one of the few trophies New Zealand Rugby still holds.23 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
