All Blacks
Fiji rugby team in MIQ, sets sights on win over All Blacks
The Covid-19 situation might be deteriorating in Fiji, but their national rugby side reckons they know just what would put a smile on the faces of folk back home. A win against the 'best'. The team is… Video, Audio
Māori ABs clash extra special for Wellington based Manu
Saturday's clash between Manu Samoa and the Māori All Blacks in Wellington will be an extra special affair for three men in blue.
Jamie Wall: inside rugby’s fierce 100 year rivalry
In South Africa there's a saying: 'You're not a real Springbok until you've played the All Blacks'. It's a testament to one of the fiercest rivalries in rugby history - that between South Africa and… Audio
Coles doubts players would go on strike
All Blacks hooker Dane Coles is ruling out player strikes as an option as the standoff between the players and New Zealand Rugby over the sale of part of the game's commercial arm drags on.
NZ Rugby agrees to look at Forsyth Barr proposal
NZ Rugby says it's prepared to look at an alternative proposal for a public float of part of its commercial revenues that's been put forward by Forsyth Barr. Audio
Rugby: All Blacks to square off against might of the Pacific
The All Blacks will play two tests against Fiji and one against Tonga in a rejigged July schedule.
The changes have been brought about following Italy's decision to pull out of their tour here… Audio
All Blacks to play Tonga at Mt Smart Stadium
The All Blacks will play at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland for the first time when they host Tonga in July.
Forsyth Barr boss explains proposal for All Blacks purchase
You might be able to buy a slice of the All Blacks for as little as $100, according to the investment firm behind the alternative proposal from the Rugby Players Association.
As you heard the plan… Video, Audio
NZR accuses Players Association over Forsyth Barr offer
New Zealand Rugby is accusing the Players Association of trying to sabotage its deal with US private equity firm Silverlake.
A Players Association proposal, put together by investment firm Forsyth… Audio
One All Black returns, another heads to France
One All Black has decided to stay in New Zealand, while another has confirmed he's off.
Silver Lake deal could bring debt - Rugby Players Association
The Rugby Players Association has labelled the $387 million Silver Lake proposal a "bad deal" which it thinks could send New Zealand Rugby deep into the red in the years to come.
The provincial… Video, Audio
NZ Rugby accuses Players' Association of misrepresentation
New Zealand Rugby is accusing the Players' Association of misrepresenting the reasons for their opposition to the Silver Lake deal.
TJ Perenara serious about possible move to NRL
All Blacks halfback TJ Perenara is adamant he is serious about a possible switch to rugby league after an approach from NRL club the Sydney Roosters.
Coping with Covid chaos disrupting sport on screen
A core part of your business is screening the world’s sport to customers keen enough to pay for it. Then Covid stops almost all of it stone dead. What do you do? Mediawatch asks a Sky exec how they… Video, Audio
Calling Home: Kane Harnett-Mutu in Copenhagen
Taihape native Kane Harnett-Mutu is taking haka to Denmark and beyond, though Covid-19 has put paid to that work recently. But he plans to get back to spreading the positive gospel of haka when… Audio
Is there an argument for taxpayer funding for the All Blacks?
Sports columnist Gregor Paul says the case for the government to invest in the All Blacks is far stronger than it is to invest in the America's Cup. Audio
You know Bonus Bonds, would you try All Blacks bonds?
You've heard of bonus bonds, but would you try your luck with All Blacks bonds?
The idea is being pitched by the New Zealand Rugby Players Association as an alternative to the proposed partial sale… Video, Audio
Calling Home: Clint Heine in London
Clint Heine is the founder of the popular Kiwis in London Facebook page, which attracts nearly 90,000 followers and is something of a one-stop shop for Kiwis. He's normally based in Twickenham, but is… Audio
NZ rugby and big money
Why would a massive international investment firm want a stake in New Zealand's national game? And what could change if a deal with Silver Lake goes ahead? Audio
Calling Home: Sarah Griffiths in Shanghai
Sarah Griffiths has called the Jing'An District in Shanghai home for the past two years, having taken up her role with theatre company Punchdrunk International after lengthy stints with the Australia… Audio