Watch: Cowardly king hit leads to expulsion from Christchurch rugby club
Two Christchurch rugby club members have been kicked out of their club after a brawl which involved a king hit from behind.
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Barrett's injury all but locks Holland in
Barrett's injury all but locks Holland in
Rough news for the All Blacks captain is likely to lead to more opportunities for a Highlanders gentle giant.
Scott Barrett to miss rest of France series
Scott Barrett to miss rest of France series
All Blacks captain Scott Barrett has been ruled out of the rest of test series against France with a calf tear.
League makes way for RUNIT
League makes way for RUNIT
For Hornby Panthers rugby league player Champ Betham, the pros of ‘running it straight’ outweigh any potential cons.
Steel's playoff hopes dashed in must-win encounter
Steel's playoff hopes dashed in must-win encounter
The Northern Mystics have hung on to beat the Southern Steel 56-52 in Auckland tonight.
All Blacks in Dunedin for sold-out test
All Blacks in Dunedin for sold-out test
The All Blacks have touched down for their first test of the season - a sold-out clash with France at Forsyth Barr Stadium.
Nuggets break losing streak with final win against Jets
Nuggets break losing streak with final win against Jets
There is something to be said for how you finish.
Dunedin semifinals set after triple playoff upsets
Dunedin semifinals set after triple playoff upsets
There will be two relatively unexpected semifinals after a day of upsets in the Dunedin division 1 club rugby competition.
Steel keep playoff hopes alive with win over Magic
Steel keep playoff hopes alive with win over Magic
Give her space and Georgia Heffernan will punish you.
Defending champs eliminated from playoff race
Defending champs eliminated from playoff race
Green Island are gone.
Hooker’s key to longevity: Few beers, physio, swimming with sons
Hooker’s key to longevity: Few beers, physio, swimming with sons
Rowan O’Gorman is in his 25th season of premier rugby, and even after notching another remarkable milestone the veteran hooker shows no sign of slowing down.
'I'm stoked': Blackadder sticking with Crusaders
'I'm stoked': Blackadder sticking with Crusaders
Former All Black Ethan Blackadder has re-signed with the Crusaders and New Zealand Rugby until 2026.
Final round drama looms in playoff race
Final round drama looms in playoff race
Three teams are still in the hunt for top spot in the Metro premier competition with one round to go, while the last playoff place is still up for grabs.
Striker’s return a boost for Tech
Striker’s return a boost for Cashmere Technical ahead of crucial Coastal clash
Cashmere Technical’s recent lift in form and the return of their star striker has them feeling confident ahead of Sunday’s crunch match with Coastal Spirit.
100 games, a trophy and very happy grandparents
100 games, a trophy and very happy grandparents
Nothing was going to stop Waihora flanker Bailey Clark from bringing up his 100th division 1 game in the combined country rugby final at the weekend.
The French will be strong - Will Jordan
The French will be strong - Will Jordan
All Blacks and Crusaders fullback Will Jordan insists France will be hard to beat in the three-test series, despite leaving plenty of their top players at home.
Supercars date confirmed
Christchurch Supercars date confirmed
The date for the Christchurch leg of the Repco Supercars Championship has been locked in for next year.
Eric's not ready to throw in the towel - yet
Eric's not ready to throw in the towel - yet
Eric Sincock has spent 26 years coaching at Papanui Boxing but says he will "never stop learning" and has no plans to quit.
All Blacks squad named
All Blacks squad named
Scott Barrett returns as All Blacks captain, with Ardie Savea and Jordie Barrett as his vice-captains.
Call-up for Manu Samoa sees another code switch for Lam
Call-up for Manu Samoa sees another code switch for Lam
Canterbury rugby league convert Joel Lam has made a surprise pivot back to union after being named in the Manu Samoa squad to play Scotland next month.