Garden-Bachop set for emotional debut with Moana Pasifika after brother's death
It was a dream for the Garden-Bachop brothers to one day play together for Moana Pasifika, but last year Connor died aged 25 following a medical event in Christchurch.
Rugby
Havili named Crusaders captain
'I'm extremely blessed to be in this situation': David Havili named Crusaders captain
David Havili said being appointed the new Crusaders captain this morning was "certainly the proudest moment I have had for a while".
Ethan de Groot marries long-time girlfriend
All Blacks prop marries his long-time girlfriend
Few can match Ethan de Groot in the scrum but he has met his match off the field.
Havili tipped to be Crusaders new captain
David Havili expected to be named as new Crusaders captain
The Crusaders are set to reveal their new captain on Wednesday morning - with David Havili widely tipped to be the frontrunner for the job.
Whitelock joins NZ Order Of Merit
Sam Whitelock joins NZ Order Of Merit
Crusaders legend Sam Whitelock has been recognised in the New Year Honours list.
Ex-All Black sentenced for ‘psychological abuse’
Ex-All Blacks prop sentenced over 'psychological abuse’ can now be named
A former top sports star who threatened to post a woman’s naked photos online and bombarded her with a series of nude images can now be named as ex-All Black prop Carl Hayman.
Richie and Gemma McCaw set for ‘new adventure’
Richie and Gemma McCaw set for ‘new adventure’
The big Mac is coming to Wānaka — McCaw that is. Not McDonald’s — well, not yet.
Schoolboy rugby star comes to Canterbury
Schoolboy rugby star heads to university in Canterbury
The man with the mullet who took the Miles Toyota Premiership by storm is poised to take his talents to Lincoln University in 2025.
NZ blessed with talented first-fives - O'Connor
James O'Connor believes NZ blessed with talented first-fives
Former Wallabies first-five James O'Connor says he wants to nail down a starting role in the Crusaders next season - but he knows it won't be easy.
Brad Mooar back with the Crusaders
Ex-All Blacks assistant Brad Mooar back with the Crusaders
Former All Blacks and Crusaders assistant coach Brad Mooar has returned to the Canterbury franchise.
All Blacks made to work in scrappy win over Italy
All Blacks made to work in scrappy win over Italy
New Zealand laboured to a 29-11 win over a brave, battling Italy as the All Blacks wrapped up their autumn series with a less-than-impressive victory.
Wayne Barnes reveals how McCaw got into referees' heads
Wayne Barnes reveals how McCaw got into referees' heads
Retired referee Wayne Barnes has revealed how Richie McCaw would use his knowledge of rugby rules to get into the minds of referees.
'Promising rugby player' convicted in sex video case named
'Promising rugby player' convicted in sex video case named
The promising rugby player involved in creating and sharing a video covertly taken of a threesome he and his rugby mate had with a woman in a shower can now be named.
James Marshall goes from player to podcaster to coach
James Marshall goes from player to podcaster to coach
Crusaders backs coach James Marshall's podcast What a Lad now attracts more than 10,000 listeners a week.
All Blacks coach backs Scott Barrett's call
'You've got to support him': All Blacks coach backs Scott Barrett's call to take kick at goal
ABs coach Scott Robertson has thrown his support behind captain Scott Barrett after the skipper's decision to take a kick at goal instead of going for a match-winning try in the loss to France.
Barrett and Taylor back to take on France
Barrett and Taylor back to take on France
Beauden Barrett and Codie Taylor have returned to the All Blacks to face France in Paris, having recovered after concussion forced them off against England.
Tributes for teen who died during warm-up
Tributes for teen who died during touch rugby warm-up
Members of the Canterbury rugby community have paid tribute to 18-year-old Brook Wilson who died after suffering a medical event while warming up for a game of touch.
Crusaders squad named for next season
Super Rugby Pacific: Crusaders squad named for next season
Crusaders coach Rob Penney has named a 38-man squad for the next Super Rugby Pacific season - but mystery surrounds who will replace Scott Barrett as captain.
Rugby player handed four-year ban
South Island rugby player handed four-year ban under anti-doping rules
A club rugby player has been banned from all sport for four years after he admitted purchasing a banned substance.
McKenzie kicks All Blacks victory over Ireland
McKenzie kicks All Blacks victory over Ireland
The All Blacks have claimed a statement victory for new coach Scott Robertson, as Damian McKenzie helped kick them to a 23-13 win over world No 1 side Ireland.