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Crusaders training fight fallout: Rob Penney’s call and media ban spark concern – Gregor Paul
OPINION: The Crusaders have banned media from filming the end of training sessions.
Who won the match-up battles between All Blacks contenders in Chiefs-Hurricanes thriller – Paul Lewis
Head-to-head analysis of those contesting All Blacks spots.
All Blacks coach Rennie confirms management group, Gilbert Enoka and and Dr James McGarvey return
Staff departing the set-up include Dr Ceri Evans and Dr Martin Swan.
Piuti Iakopo: Auckland teacher wins Kitted for Greatness award - On the Up
Piuti Iakopo received the award with some of her students and Blues players in attendance.
All Blacks: The intriguing positional battle Dave Rennie must resolve – Winners & Losers
OPINION: Christopher Reive runs through the best and worst from the sporting weekend.
First XV rugby: St Kentigern edge Hamilton Boys’ High; Auckland Grammar show peak form; Wellington College thump Nelson College in 150th
First XV contenders are starting to emerge ahead of the 2026 season.
Phil Gifford: All Blacks veterans prove a point to Dave Rennie in Super Rugby’s best round yet
OPINION: In a key position Dave Rennie won’t suffer from a lack of candidates.
Black Ferns Sevens down Australia again to maintain Hong Kong dominance
The Black Ferns Sevens have now won four straight Hong Kong finals.
Black Ferns v Canada: Whitney Hansen praises strong start as side claim statement win
'We talked lots about bringing edge right from the kickoff today. We didn’t last week.'
Chiefs v Hurricanes player ratings: Wallace Sititi stars off the bench as Damian McKenzie shows his class
OPINION: How the players rated in the Chiefs 22-17 victory over the Hurricanes.
Crusaders v Western Force live updates, Super Rugby Pacific round 10 in Perth
The Crusaders travel to Perth to take on the Western Force.
Chiefs v Hurricanes result: Wallace Sititi snatches Super Point as tabletoppers dethroned
Victory in Hamilton sends the Chiefs top of Super Rugby Pacific.
Black Ferns v Canada live updates: Pacific Four Series test, Kansas City
Live updates of the Pacific Four Series test between the Black Ferns and Canada.
Premier club rugby shrinking as players walk away from top grade
At least six premier club competitions have shrunk going into the 2026 season.
Blues v Highlanders player ratings: The rising stars who stole the show
OPINION: How the players rated in the Blues' 47-40 win over the Highlanders.
All Blacks: Kiwi Super Rugby sides coy on signing Ardie Savea amid Moana Pasifika’s uncertain future
The All Blacks standout's future is uncertain amid Moana Pasifika’s struggles.
Super Rugby salary cap could lead mid-tier stars to quit for Japan riches - Gregor Paul
ANALYSIS: Japanese clubs are luring these mid-level players with big offers.
Waratahs v Moana Pasifika live updates: Super Rugby round 10 clash
Live updates of the Super Rugby Pacific clash between the Waratahs and Moana Pasifika
Blues v Highlanders result: Hosts go second on Super Rugby table with win in high-scoring thriller
A combined 13 tries at Eden Park gave fans plenty of value for their money.
Moana Pasifika: Government won’t step in to save struggling Super Rugby side, says Sports Minister
There'll be no repeat of previous funding as the Super Rugby side face financial exodus.
Ardie Savea’s future: Moana Pasifika collapse to make All Blacks star a free agent and lead to potential bidding war
Savea is expected to be on the hunt for another Super Rugby team.
Super Rugby Pacific: All you need to know for round 10 action
Everything you need to know for the weekend's action, with five games taking place.
Black Ferns v Canada: Whitney Hansen opts for continuity and stability in Kansas City
The last time the sides met, Canada beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final.
Super Rugby Pacific: A.J. Lam’s French move underlines growing Blues and fringe All Blacks drain
Lam joins Dalton Papali'i, Hoskins Sotutu and others to leave big holes at the Blues.
Petition calls on Crusaders to keep symbolic match-day horses on field
Fans argue the horses, in place since 1996, are central to the team's identity.
Head-knock chaos: Why rugby’s tackle laws are punishing the wrong player – Paul Lewis
OPINION: The current tackle laws are punishing the wrong player.
Black Ferns v Canada: No changes as Tanya Kalounivale cleared to play after red card overturned
Whitney Hansen made no changes to the side as they prepare for Canada this weekend.
Wellington College v Nelson College marks 150 years of schools rugby rivalry
Staunch rugby schools share a rich history.
Eden Park: Auckland Rugby and Auckland Cricket to leave New Zealand’s biggest stadium
New agreement aims to 'make better use of Auckland’s stadium assets'.
Moana Pasifika: Timeline that led to news of ‘heartbreaking’ exit from Super Rugby Pacific
Moana Pasifika have announced the franchise will disband at the end of the season.
Moana Pasifika announce franchise to disband at end of Super Rugby Pacific season, NZR exploring options for club’s future
Moana Pasifika will provide support to all players and staff during this transition.
Moana Pasifika’s Super Rugby future in doubt with owner’s funding at risk after 2026
The Super Rugby team's owner will stop funding Moana after 2026, sources say.
Paul Lewis: The duo that can be locked in for Dave Rennie’s first test and 4 for the future
OPINION: The experienced pair are simply playing too well to ignore.
Crusaders drop matchday horses at new One New Zealand Stadium over safety
The six horses have led the Crusaders out at every home game since 1996.
All Blacks: Picking a New Zealand XV of ineligible, overseas players – Alex Powell
OPINION: What would a side made up entirely of overseas Kiwis look like?
New Zealand Rugby chase $500m kit deal as war and oil crisis hit sponsors – Gregor Paul
ANALYSIS: NZ Rugby wants its $70m-a-year kit deal lifted to as much as $100m a year.
First XV wrap: Westlake, Tauranga and Whanganui on tour; ninth Quad in a row for St Kentigern; pre-season results roundup
Kiwi teams perform well against international rivals.
Phil Gifford: Cameron Roigard looks a future All Blacks skipper
OPINION: Cam Roigard showed he is a potential future All Blacks captain.
Black Ferns v USA live updates: Opening test of 2026
Live updates of the test between the Black Ferns and USA in Sacramento.
Hurricanes v Blues player ratings: All Blacks star steals the show, as two bolters impress
OPINION: Rating the performances of Hurricanes and Blues players on Saturday night.
Crusaders v Reds result: Reds strike late to upset defending champions in Brisbane
The Reds have beaten the Crusaders for the first time in Brisbane since 2011.
Hurricanes v Blues: Clark Laidlaw’s side make statement with big win in local derby
The Hurricanes have now scored 40 points or more in five of their seven games this season.
Chiefs v Moana Pasifika: Damian McKenzie becomes Chiefs all-time leading try-scorer in big win
McKenzie scored two of the 10 tries in the Chiefs' win.
Black Ferns v USA: Whitney Hansen era begins with Pacific Four reset
Ruahei Demant will become the most-capped Black Ferns captain on Sunday.
Brumbies edge Highlanders with late try
The Highlanders went down late in Dunedin.
Rotorua Boys’ High and Feilding High set for Sanix World Youth rugby
Rotorua Boys’ High and Feilding High will play five games in eight days.
Super Rugby Pacific: All you need to know for round nine action
Everything you need to know for the weekend's action, with five games taking place.
Black Ferns v USA: Three debutants named on bench for first test of year
'It’s exciting to reward our debutants with the opportunity to wear the black jersey.'
Blues unite in bid to honour Cameron Suafoa with Super Rugby glory after terminal cancer diagnosis
Teammates shaved or dyed their hair in a show of support for Suafoa.
Hoskins Sotutu: Former All Black on international ambitions with England or Fiji
The Blues No 8 says 'it is hard to get a spot' in the All Blacks.