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.
Sydenham are bouncing back from a challenging 2023 in style, leading the way in the Metro Premier competition after three rounds. This weekend they face High School Old Boys.
The Crusaders have bowed to the All Blacks request to start David Havili in the No 10 jersey for Saturday's Super Rugby Pacific clash with the Queensland Reds in Christchurch.
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.