First XV rugby: Inside New Zealand’s most successful schoolboy rugby academies
“Tuesdays and Thursdays is not enough to be able to do that,” Foe said. “There’s definitely a need…
‘We expect the best out of the Ireland team’ – The Irish Times
No less than Ireland, quite what to make of New Zealand is open to debate. This follows a…
Twenty-three arrests after Tonga v Samoa rugby league celebrations in South Auckland
Police also issued 204 infringement notices for driving- and road-related offences. “This behaviour is not only unlawful, it…
Bok’s front-rower banned for grabbing rival’s genitals in club match
Springboks front rower Jan-Hendrik Wessels has been slapped with a nine-game ban for grabbing the genitals of another…
Former Fiji rugby captain, Super Rugby and Northland NPC player Joeli Veitayaki dies unexpectedly
Tony Monaghan (left) and Joeli Veitayaki show their delight at Northland winning the Second Division final in Whangārei…
Rassie Erasmus renews call to shift Rugby Championship to February – Gregor Paul
That concept never got over the line, partly because the financials were going to be hard to stack…
All Blacks v Ireland: Wing Mack Hansen out of Chicago test
Captain Caelan Doris is in the squad but it is unclear whether he will be be fit enough…
Canterbury book all-southern NPC final with win over Hawke’s Bay
Canterbury have booked their spot in an all-South Island NPC final, overcoming Hawke’s Bay 43-19 in their semi-final…
Keven Mealamu on life after rugby and how art keeps him grounded
Keven’s art prominently features his childhood. Photo / Kellie Blizard Asked about his most treasured memories, Keven’s mind…
Sky’s TAB tie‑in blurs line between rugby coverage and gambling: Gregor Paul
But in 2025, Sky has amped its TAB exposure, presumably because the latter’s owner Entain has amped the…
Rugby: Magpies quarter-final star Le Roux Malan out of semi with injury, lock linchpin Isaia Walker-Leawere ready for 50th game
The place at centre will be taken by Napier Pirate and former Poverty player Anaru Paenga Morgan, who…
Hawke’s Bay rugby player Teilah Ferguson finds new purpose after eye injury
She recalls the moment she was walking to the car with her mum to head to the hospital.…