PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam NapierLiam Napier: A deep dive on the lock dilemma and the strategy rethinkOPINION: Barrett and Tuipulotu's absences severely deplete the All Blacks' lock stocks.08 Aug 08:01 PM
PremiumPremiumSport'I don't believe in hoodoos': First XV grudge match between old Christchurch rivals returnsThe Herald looks ahead to Saturday's crunch semifinal.08 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Things in their favour': Former All Black harbours big hopes for Magpies in NPCRichard Turner played 86 games for North Harbour, but his heart's still with Hawke's Bay.06 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyFirst XV rugby: Sacred's Heart-stopping win over St Peter'sCould defending Auckland 1A First XV rugby champions Sacred Heart do it again?05 Aug 10:00 PM
OlympicsTriple the pride: Sibling rivalry fuels Hotham family’s sporting successThe Hothams are set for heated debate about which sibling success sits top of the podium.04 Aug 12:44 AM
New ZealandOnly one change for this year's Waikato NPC squadWaikato squad sees 32 of 33 named players returning from 2023.02 Aug 06:34 PM
New ZealandHow a school competition is helping to create Olympic championsSelestino Ravutaumada and Ngarohi McGarvey Black were in the Rotorua Boys High 1st XV.02 Aug 07:35 AM
EntertainmentOlympian Ilona Maher looking for love in Paris, All Blacks appear on the The BacheloretteMatchmaking, viral TikToks and the fans who want Maher to step into reality TV.02 Aug 03:22 AM
New ZealandHero Hotham: Hamilton Boys' First XV coach heading to Hong KongNigel Hotham will head to Hong Kong for a coaching role.31 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandWaikato women's rugby squad namedFijiana Women’s lock Jade Coates returns to Waikato squad after lengthy injury.31 Jul 01:15 AM
New Zealand1000 junior rugby players set for Waikato festivalThis year’s Waikato tournament will involve 32 rugby clubs.30 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandMarist unbeaten in 2024Impressive year overall for Hamilton Marist Rugby Club.29 Jul 09:35 PM
New ZealandFinals hopes gone for Hawke's Bay schools in Super 8 rugbyThe Super 8 hopes may have gone, but there's still the national championship.28 Jul 11:26 PM
PremiumPremiumAll BlacksThe business deals NZ Rugby was exploring while All Blacks played FijiNZR bosses discussed artificial intelligence opportunities with Stanford University.28 Jul 09:07 PM
New ZealandWhanganui rugby: Hawkes Bay a class above in Shield challenge'It's hard to be super critical, they didn't stop trying.'28 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhanganui rugby: Narrow loss for Under-20s'Another training will do us wonders this week.'28 Jul 05:00 PM
All BlacksThe big questions ahead of Scott Robertson's All Blacks squad namingThe boss has the chance to bring more talent into the Rugby Championship squad.28 Jul 12:44 AM
RugbyFloods to finals: Ponsonby Rugby Club's remarkable comebackClub overcomes adversity as it celebrates its 150th anniversary this year.25 Jul 06:03 PM
New ZealandNew NZR boss says passion for rugby hasn't changed since he was a little kidThe passionate former All Black is continuing to help the revolving wheel of NZ Rugby.24 Jul 06:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSea hawk becomes a Magpie: A rare NPC rugby signing from WalesThe Magpies are preparing for a second Ranfurly Shield defence of the season on Saturday.24 Jul 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyNew Zealand's best First XV rugby venuesWhat makes a good First XV rugby venue? We rank the best ones.23 Jul 02:01 AM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyFirst XV wrap: Pukekohe High topple Wesley CollegeThere have been some power shifts in the Counties Manukau First XV landscape.22 Jul 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWairoa rugby gets reward with 11 players in Poverty Bay squadThere's plenty happening as rugby switches to the representative season.22 Jul 01:30 AM
New ZealandRugby: Winning start to pre-season campaignThey tipped up Manawatū’s best club players in Feilding.21 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandRugby: New generation lines up for North Island Heartland Series campaignPlenty of Whanganui's female talent has been snapped up by Farah Palmer Cup unions.21 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandDave McErlean late try hero in Horowhenua-Kāpiti club rugby winThe 37-year-old farmer scored a late try in the 2019 championship win.21 Jul 02:05 AM
New ZealandWaikato club rugby: Suburbs roaring in 2024United Matamata Sports look to remain unbeaten at home in the second round.19 Jul 06:59 PM
New ZealandFourth consecutive Colts rugby title for Hamilton MaristElliot Shield elation for Hamilton Marist Colts.17 Jul 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyFirst XV rugby wrap: Why Dilworth had points taken away from historic winIt is the most controversial incident in Auckland 1A First XV rugby so far this season.15 Jul 05:45 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWairoa rugby - finally a day in the sun, even though it was wetWairoa hosted all three Poverty Bay rugby championship finals.15 Jul 02:39 AM
New ZealandRugby: Well worth the wait — Stratford-Eltham claim overdue winThe Stratford club last won the title in 1971 and Eltham in 1991.14 Jul 08:31 PM
New ZealandTaradale triumph in penalty-heavy Maddison Trophy finalIt's the champions' third cup title in four years.14 Jul 01:55 AM
RugbyNZ Under 85kg team to play full men's national side"A lot of countries that want to grow the game are quite interested."12 Jul 11:25 PM
New ZealandRugby finals a shot in the arm for Wairoa'Wairoa will be the winner on the day,' Mayor Craig Little says.11 Jul 05:00 PM