Stories by Joe Porter

The Hurricanes have been doing their best to replicate the Fiji heat in Wellington.

Jordie Barrett has become the first All Black to commit his services to New Zealand Rugby beyond the 2027 World Cup.

The Chiefs Manawa have a chip on their shoulder.

World champion swimmer Lewis Clareburt wants to go fast at this week's National Championships in Hawkes Bay.

New Zealand Rugby says calls for the board to step down are a distraction as the stoush over changes to the governance structure at the top level of the game continues.

The provincial unions believe they have the advantage over the New Zealand Rugby board and the Players Association when it comes to a restructured governance model for the sport.

Crusaders coach Rob Penney is adamant they can still defend their Super Rugby crown.

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Three New Zealand drivers will be on the IndyCar grid in 2024, including the reigning rookie of the year, a six time champion and last season's third place getter.

New Zealand Rugby is investigating the Hurricanes women's team haka that criticised the coalition government labelling it "redneck".

World Rugby has defended the use of smart mouthguards and is confident any problems with the technology will quickly be ironed out.

Smart mouthguards have received the backing of a Super Rugby coach but an All Black has questioned the timing of their introduction.

Hurricanes newcomer Jordi Viljoen reckons he's learnt a fair bit from former All Blacks halfback Aaron Smith.

The Crusaders coach Rob Penney has cast doubt over the effectiveness of a law change in Super Rugby aimed at reducing kicking duels.

A recent decision by an Australian family to send their son to Aotearoa for rugby has highlighted the importance of feeling "culturally safe".

TJ Perenara wants his All Blacks spot back and he doesn't think the rise of Cam Roigard will stop him.

The All Blacks are hurting after a red card to captain Sam Cane and some missed opportunities left them agonisingly short of World Cup glory.

All Blacks skipper Sam Cane is an inspiration according to the Springboks captain Siya Kolisi.

World Rugby has found "insufficient evidence" to proceed with charges of alleged racism against Springboks hooker Mbongeni Mbonambi.

The All Blacks pack have improved dramatically from last year with the players crediting forwards coach Jason Ryan for their lift in performance.

South Africa have found themselves embroiled in controversy ahead of the World Cup final.

All Blacks wing Will Jordan could make some personal history in the World Cup final against South Africa.

Rieko Ioane and Dalton Papali'i have realised a childhood dream by making the World Cup final, but they won't be satisfied unless they win.

The All Blacks don't want to get clawed by Los Pumas in Paris.

Pundits and former players seem all but unanimous in picking the All Blacks and South Africa to advance to the World Cup final.