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Referee abuse: The alarming stats that highlight a troubling trend

Many sports across New Zealand are seeing an increase in reported referee abuse.

'Monkey noises': Assault that KO'd prem rugby rival allegedly sparked by on-field racial abuse

Jonathan Fidow alleged his opponent made monkey noises and called him a 'black c***'.

Locker Room: Grace Brooker's journey to AFLW with Essendon

Grace Brooker returned from a 2021 patella tendon rupture to join Essendon.

First XV rugby: Palmerston North lead Super 8; Rathkeale dominate

Palmerston North defeated St John's 34-0, leading the Super 8 by four points.

'Two bits of gold': How ballet and sumo transformed the All Blacks

The All Blacks learned to reduce 'turf toe' from the Royal New Zealand Ballet.

'Scope for it': Foster backs AUSNZ XV to feature in 2029 Lions tour

Ian Foster wants to see the AUSNZ XV side feature in New Zealand.

World Cup winners Ruby Tui and Krystal Murray join Black Ferns camp

The pair are now in the squad as injury cover ahead of the side's last pre-World Cup test.

Recap: All Blacks beat France to begin 2025 campaign

Scott Robertson's side had three tries disallowed in Dunedin.

'Loyal and great man': Club rugby stalwart dies after heart attack at training

Teammates administered immediate first aid after their teammate fell to the ground.

'His death has had a huge impact': Napier First XV's inspiration

Coach Willie Tran praised his team's character after a tough first half.

Editorial: Super Rugby Pacific has turned around – and fast

OPINION: Super Rugby Pacific's changes have sped up the game and made it a better watch.

'Dream come true': Blues up-and-comer signs for Hawke's Bay Magpies

The Magpies have been given a significant boost for their upcoming 2025 NPC campaign.

Lost their way: Auckland Grammar fall to Sacred Heart in tough contest

Christchurch Boys' High won a thrilling match against St Thomas 61-40.

Watch: 'Hand of God' controversy in schoolboy rugby scrum

Crestfallen Hastings Boys' players were 'pretty emotional' about the incident, says coach.

The case for Year 14s to play First XV rugby

The debate over Year 14s playing school sports has reignited with Marlborough Boys'.

Gregor Paul: The unwanted feeling that has returned to rugby

OPINION: The sport still has a mad habit of removing common sense.