Gregor Paul: Heavy defeat to Australia raises questions over NZ’s rugby development system – Opinion
The All Blacks genius and accuracy in exploiting space is not grafted on the training fields of professional…
Horror rugby defeat for New Zealand Schools at the hands of brilliant Australia U18s
Australia U18 included players who have left secondary school which theoretically offers a competitive advantage, though as it…
Black Ferns v France: Braxton Sorensen-McGee named World Rugby women’s breakthrough player of the year
After playing a starring role in the Blues’ successful Super Rugby Aupiki season, she earned her first call-up…
England v Canada live updates, Women’s Rugby World Cup final
Live updates of the Women’s Rugby World Cup final between England and Canada at Twickenham. Canada have been…
Blustery All Blacks clash forecast to give way to sun and warmth
MetService has warned that rain heading towards Auckland from the west is becoming “increasingly sparky”, with a risk…
Former provincial rugby player Tuaefe Palelei loses bid to stay in Australia after drug dealing
Palelei returned to New Zealand briefly before going back to settle in Perth later that same year. Instead…
Injured rugby player Jayden Broome to be transferred to Dunedin Hospital, showing signs of progress
Family friend Brendon “Moe” Murray said the move back south was welcome news for Broome’s loved ones. “Some…
All Blacks v Wallabies Rugby Championship Eden Park test: Line-ups, kickoff times, how to watch – all you need to know
Played – 179 All Blacks won – 126 Wallabies won – 45 Draws – 8 All Blacks points…
Black Ferns Jorja Miller and Braxton Sorensen-McGee nominated for World Rugby Awards
World Rugby Women’s 15s Player of the Year Last year’s winner, Ellie Kildunne (England) was recognised for her…
Schools rugby: New Zealand Schools beat Barbarian U18s in an 85-point fiesta; Māori U18s pushed hard by Chiefs U18s
Schools will be looking to avenge a 31-38 loss to Australia U18 at Waikato Stadium last year and…
Rugby: New Zealand-raised Japan playmaker recalls ‘miracle’ 2015 World Cup upset over Springboks on 10-year anniversary
“We were just spectators by then. We were just riding the emotions with the crowd,” the now 38-year-old…
Ardie Savea carving his own path with NZ Rugby and Adidas
“He’s only played two tests,” veteran All Blacks hooker and long-time Hurricane Dane Coles said of Savea later…