Rugby
Can All Blacks make an impression in big week for AFL
All Blacks fullback Jordie Barrett has shrugged off media indifference in AFL-obsessed Melbourne in the lead-up to Thursday's clash with the Wallabies.
Cashing out: Club rugby's day finally arrives
Analysis - The Silver Lake investment deal has surpisingly eventuated in a trickle down of funds to provincial rugby unions, but the question remains how will they use it, writes Jamie Wall. Video
Old foes clash for Farah Palmer Cup title
The two most successful teams in the history of the women's provincial rugby competition will meet in the final of the Farah Palmer Cup tomorrow.
Bledisoe Cup now the focus for All Blacks
The All Blacks revived their Rugby Championship campaign with a big win against Argentina over the weekend, but they now turn their attention to a different piece of silverware.
Mediawatch for 4 September 2022
Media backlash sparks tax tweak backflip; taking a more sceptical stance for business; Stuff's Sinead Boucher - on the outside of the public media push; rugby media stuck in a rut by repeated defeats.
…Stuck in a rugby rut by repeated defeats
The All Backs' win in Hamilton on Saturday will have steadied the nerves of the players, the coach and NZ Rugby - not too mention overwrought fans, pundits and commentators who reacted badly in the… Audio
Wrap of the All Blacks vs Argentina match
Gregor Paul is one of our top rugby writers, widely-read in the NZ Herald, and the author of a number of books on rugby, including 'The Reign of King Henry', 'Black Obsession' and 'For the Love of the… Audio
Playing to win? Argentina didn’t do it by accident
Opinion - If Los Pumas did not play to win over the weekend, as one All Black has suggested, Ian Foster's men are in for a rude awakening in Hamilton, writes Jamie Wall. Video
Just one game for Canterbury centre to think about this weekend
Canterbury centre Charntay Poko is feeling refreshed heading into this weekend's Farah Palmer Cup semi-final against Wellington now that the rugby league season is over.
Cocksedge announces retirement
Black Ferns and Canterbury stalwart Kendra Cocksedge has announced her impending retirement from all rugby.
International rugby has never been so competitive
International rugby has never been so competitive and all the game's top 10 teams are contenders for next year's World Cup in France.
Denis Dwyer on New Zealand rugby's 'grand old man' Billy
He's described as the "grand old man of New Zealand rugby", now the life and legendary status of Billy Wallace has been detailed in a new book by author Denis Dwyer. A member of the The Original All… Audio
Anticipation builds in Christchurch ahead of All Blacks test
Christchurch is getting its first All Blacks game in six years on Saturday night, when the side faces off against Argentina.
Our reporter Adam Burns joins us now from Christchurch.
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Sports commentator Sam Ackerman
Sam reviews what has been a rare hysteria-free week for the current All Blacks squad, whether a former All Black should be allowed to play for the Wallabies, and how going against the grain can pay… Audio
Fijian Drua hire former Melbourne Storm boss
The Super Rugby Franchise, the Fijian Drua hire former NRL Melbourne Storm boss, Mark Evan to be their CEO. Audio
Black Ferns on track for World Cup
Black Ferns coach Wayne Smith believes they're on the right track for the defence of their World Cup title but still sees plenty of room for improvement.
Sports commentator Dana Johannsen
Sport correspondent Dana Johannsen talks to Kathryn about whether debate on the All Blacks rugby coach will die down, now that Ian Foster will be retained as All Blacks coach through to the 2023 World… Audio
Pressure mounting on Wallabies coach Dave Rennie
The knives are not yet out for Dave Rennie but a shocking run of injuries has left the Australia coach on shaky ground ahead of daunting tests against the Boks and All Blacks.
The future of All Blacks coach Ian Foster : will he stay or will he go?
With the All Blacks breaking their losing streak and winning against the Springboks in Johannesburg, what is the future of beleagured All Black coach Ian Foster?. NZ Rugby boss Mark Robinson held an… Audio
All Blacks still evolving says coach Ian Foster
Beleaguered coach Ian Foster insists his side are still evolving as they face South Africa in a second Rugby Championship fixture at Ellis Park this weekend.