All Blacks find rhythm against France in Wellington
The All Blacks have crushed France 43-17 in front of a sold out crowd in the second test in Wellington to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three match series.
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Miller powers Black Ferns to victory over Australia
Miller powers Black Ferns to victory over Australia
A second-half clinic in the capital has helped the Black Ferns see off the Wallaroos in style, as they get set to take on the world.
Sonny Bill Williams' greatest hits
Sonny Bill Williams' greatest hits
With Sonny Bill Williams set to settle his most personal and bitter feud against Paul Gallen, we look back at some of his most brutal moments on both the pitch and canvas.
O'Connor swaps black and red for green and gold
O'Connor swaps black and red for green and gold
Fourteen years after being a no-show for a World Cup team photo-shoot, James O'Connor was never going to miss one for the Wallabies' squad to face the British & Irish Lions.
Young jockey killed in crash
Young jockey killed in crash
A young jockey has been named as the victim of a serious dirtbike crash in Hamilton.
Cowardly king hit leads to expulsion
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.
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.