The head of Rugby Southland says he has been “blindsided” by a council decision to halt maintenance and safety improvements at Invercargill's main ground.
All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson has responded to incumbent captain Sam Cane's announcement that he is to retire from test rugby at the end of this season.
The Highlanders broke their long losing streak against New Zealand teams and drove a nail into the Crusaders’ coffin with a 32-29 win at Forsyth Barr Stadium tonight.
Six months ago, promising Christchurch rower Luke Hickling was told by doctors he came perilously close to never being able to walk again - now he has earned national selection.