Rugby World Cup
Gatland waived six-figure settlement to leave Wales
Matt Sherratt will serve as interim head coach for the remainder of the Six Nations.
‘Nanny state’: Council proposes fizzy drink ban at sports stadium
Council claims fizzy ban at sports ground could improve the health of locals and visitors.
Rugby's game of thrones: North faces southern uprising
Southern Hemisphere powerbrokers believe an Australian is the man to save rugby.
'Feels like it's not real': Devastated Sam Cane reflects on World Cup red card
'Even now just saying those words... I just feel the tension.'
Brodie Retallick at 33: One of NZ's rugby greats is finally giving his body a break
'I think I'm done there,' the giant lock says of his All Blacks and Chiefs careers.
'We didn't adjust': Allan Bunting's assessment after Black Ferns' historic loss
'Our ladies' intent was good, but [we] probably didn't adjust to the ref,' the coach said.
Rugby World Cup video
Watch: News Worth Knowing in 2023
2023 has not been short of memorable events. NZ Herald video covered them all. Video / NZ Herald
Willie Jackson and his world cup opinions
Willie Jackson calls into Jason Pines show to share his views on the Rugby World Cup final. Video / Newstalk ZB
Beyond the Game: Ian Foster gives last press conference as All Blacks coach
Ian Foster gives his last press conference as All Blacks head coach opening up on his future, legacy and what he will miss the most after four seasons in the top job. Video / NZ Herald
Latest Rugby news
NZ Rugby posts huge financial loss, despite record income for 2024
The deficit follows $8.9m loss in 2023 and a $47m loss in 2022.
Gregor Paul: How NZ Rugby lost $19.5 million, despite record revenue
ANALYSIS: Revenue rose 7% to $285m, but expenses increased 10% to $304m.
Sorensen-McGee named for Black Ferns debut
The teenager has been named at fullback to face the Wallaroos on Saturday.
Rugby World Cup Opinion
Tight Five: Can Club World Cup steal spotlight from cricket and football?
OPINION: Elliott Smith analyses the biggest talking points from the world of rugby.
Tight Five: The road map to Super Rugby re-invigoration
OPINION: Elliott Smith analyses the biggest talking points from the world of rugby.
Tight Five: Blues' mixed performance raises questions on tactics
OPINION: Elliott Smith analyses the biggest talking points from the world of rugby.
Tight Five: Anonymous Aumua needs to lift his game
OPINION: Elliott Smith analyses the biggest talking points from the world of rugby.
Phil Gifford: Why the stadiums were ‘empty’ for Black Ferns
OPINION: Phil Gifford lists four talking points from the world of rugby.
All Blacks news
Gregor Paul: How NZ Rugby lost $19.5 million, despite record revenue
ANALYSIS: Revenue rose 7% to $285m, but expenses increased 10% to $304m.
Oldest living All Black Bill McCaw dies
Bill McCaw played five tests and 27 games for the All Blacks.
Opinion: Australia's bold strategy may inspire NZ Rugby policy shift
OPINION: The plan challenges the belief that coaches need years to make an impact.
More Rugby World Cup news
Liam Napier: Why the All Blacks will miss Mark Tele’a
OPINION: The All Blacks and Blues wing will leave NZ at the end of this year for Japan.
Editorial: Are NZ Rugby fans at risk of losing the All Blacks?
OPINION: NZR has a commercial formula for the All Blacks - it means less home games.
'Honour and privilege': Sam Cane to retire from international rugby at end of 2024
The 32-year-old will take up a long-term contract in Japan.
'We know what it is': Is Black Ferns' search for DNA already over?
'You should have heard us in the box for some of those tries. It was really exciting.'
Balancing act: How these mums tackle the challenges of dual roles
These are the untold stories of professional athlete mums.
Another Kiwi set to join Wallabies coaching staff
The Australians have made another significant appointment.
Phil Gifford: New Zealand rugby's troubles run deeper than TV or Silver Lake
OPINION: Rugby's battle for hearts and minds has been raging for at least two decades.
Tight Five: Blues' mixed performance raises questions on tactics
OPINION: Elliott Smith analyses the biggest talking points from the world of rugby.