Drua beat Highlanders for first time in Fiji
The Fijian Drua have created history by beating the Highlanders for the first time.
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Southern schools tournament kicks off for another year
Southern schools tournament kicks off for another year
Central Southland has made a strong start to the Southern Schools Rugby Championship.
Front-runners emerge in Dunedin club competition
Front-runners emerge in Dunedin club competition
Taieri have quietly emerged as one of the front-runners in division 1 of the Dunedin club rugby competition.
Players struggle with heat inside new 'greenhouse'
Players struggle with heat inside new 'greenhouse'
The roof at One NZ Stadium brought a bumper atmosphere inside the stadium during Super Rugby Pacific's 'Super Round' - but it also brought the heat.
Tour cap takes the long road home
Tour cap takes the long road home
Fifty-three years after giving it away, Vic Pollard’s final tour cap has been returned to him.
Chiefs go top as NZ teams sweep Christchurch Super Round
Chiefs go top as NZ teams sweep Christchurch Super Round
The Chiefs benefited from a bizarre try to beat the Fijian Drua 42-22 and go top of the Super Rugby Pacific standings today as NZ teams swept all five matches in Super Round.
Steel claim first win against Mystics since 2024
Steel claim first win against Mystics since 2024
Never underestimate what a little confidence can do for a team.
Hurricanes stay top after Crusaders clash
Hurricanes stay top after Crusaders clash
The Hurricanes have kept their spot at the top of the Super Rugby Pacific ladder with a gritty win over defending champs the Crusaders.
Reunion clash revives club’s legacy
Reunion clash revives club’s legacy
A reunion decades in the making will bring former teammates back together when New Brighton Golden Lions take on London NZ Old Boys in a special over 35s match.
Engine failure cruel blow for Wood
Engine failure cruel blow for Wood
‘‘A bitter pill to swallow.’’ That’s how NZ driver Ryan Wood described the engine failure that cost him a shot at the coveted Jason Richards Memorial Trophy at Ruapuna on Sunday.
Dunedin premier rugby week five wrap-up
Dunedin premier rugby week five wrap-up
University pulled away to beat Harbour 38-19 at Watson Park this afternoon.
'Whole new level of entertainment and opportunity'
Christchurch's new stadium will be a 'whole new level of entertainment and opportunity'
Businesses in central Christchurch are buzzing about the first sports match at the new $683 million stadium on Friday night and making preparations for an influx of patrons.
Steel shine with strong defensive effort against Stars
Steel shine with strong defensive effort against Stars
Georgia Heffernan lined it up perfectly.
Crusaders christen new home with win over Waratahs
Crusaders christen new home with win over Waratahs
The Crusaders have marked their inaugural appearance at Christchurch's new Te Kaha stadium with a comfortable 35-20 win over the Waratahs.
Coleman eyes place on world stage after setback
Canterbury snowboarder eyes place on world stage after injury setback
Four years ago, snowboarder Kobe Coleman broke his left humerus in his upper arm clean in half after crashing during a run on Mt Hutt.
Payne first Kiwi to win at Supercars
Payne first Kiwi to win at Christchurch Supercars
Matt Payne recovered from a horror start to his day to win race three in Christchurch - the first Kiwi victory at Supercars' inaugural South Island round.
Dunedin club rugby week four wrap-up
Dunedin club rugby week four wrap-up
Taieri edged Kaikorai 24-18 in a tense match at Peter Johnstone Park this afternoon.
Big boost for Papanui Tigers' return to the top grade
Big boost for Papanui Tigers' return to the top grade
Papanui Tigers will be boosted by veteran front-rower Chris Bamford as they return to the top flight for the first time since 2022.
Supercars finally at Ruapuna
Supercars finally at Ruapuna
After years of planning, the South Island's first Supercars race at Ruapuna near Christchurch got under way on Friday.
Payne continues upward form as anguish for Wood
Payne continues upward form as anguish for Wood
Kiwi Matt Payne has claimed back-to-back Supercars wins.