Former Welsh international Leigh Halfpenny is poised to make his long-awaited Super Rugby Pacific debut for the Crusaders when they take on the Reds in Christchurch.
Green Island fullback Finn Hurley went from zero to hero to lead his side to a 32-29 win over Taieri in a Dunedin premier club thriller at Peter Johnstone Park this afternoon.
The first round of the English Cup yesterday may prove to be a thorn in the side for Southern League teams who play their second game in less than four days this weekend.
The Star Rugby Club has made a fine start to its 2024 season; getting good results out on the field and attracting crowds into its freshly decorated clubrooms at Waverly Park.
Spurred on by an outstanding scrummaging performance, the Crusaders have handed the Rebels a 39-0 hiding to claim their second win of the Super Rugby Pacific season.
Gold Coast have finally claimed their first win of the Des Hasler era, snapping their horror run with a thrilling 27-24 upset of the Warriors on Anzac Day.
A disgraced former horse trainer gambled more than $2 million before filing for bankruptcy and collecting almost $10,000 in Government-backed wage subsidies.
Crusaders management has ruled out sacking under-fire coach Rob Penney mid-season as the fallen champions languish at the bottom of the Super Rugby Pacific standings.
After two rounds, Halswell Hornets are flying high in the Canterbury Rugby League premiership, winning their opening games to sit at the top of the table.
Christchurch 9-year-old Sarah Wadsworth already holds two disc golf distance throwing world titles - and she'll soon be competing for another at the world junior champs in the United States.