Rugby
Super W final: Fijian Drua women urged to 'be ruthless' if they want to be three-time champs
Previously known as the Fijiana Drua, the side won the Super W title in 2022 and defended it successfully in 2023.
Hurricanes maintain unbeaten run in dominant win over Chiefs
The Hurricanes have had their seventh straight win of the Super Rugby Pacific season, beating the Chiefs 36-23 in Wellington.
NZ Rugby frustrated by calls for board to resign
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.
Rugby drops the ball of sporting domination
On the field and off, rugby is fighting to keep the game alive Audio
'Monkeys for colonial institutions': Pacific Advisory Group rep quits NZR
Pasifika community leader Pakilau Manase Lua has resigned from New Zealand Rugby citing a lack of Pasifika representation, saying "we deserve a seat at the table".
Rugby: Blues return to Eden Park to face Crusaders
RNZ sport journalist Jamie Wall speaks to Lisa Owen about the Blues returning to Eden Park this weekend against the Crusaders and the All Whites against Egypt this Saturday. Audio
Captain Lay optimistic about Moana Pasifika's chances in 2024
Moana Pasifika captain James Lay knows the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific campaign will be a tough one for his team but he believes they have a good foundation the team can playoff from. Audio
British and Irish Lions inaugural women's team to play in New Zealand
A British and Irish Lions Tour rugby tour of Aotearoa will see its first women's team play three test matches against the Black Ferns in 2027.
The Panel with Zoe George and Phil O'Reilly (Part 2)
Today on the panel Wallace and panellists Zoe George and Phil O'Reilly ask what the future holds, especially for young people. And, NZ Rugby calls abuse of sports unacceptable and concerning" - we… Audio
Rugby’s bottom 10 moments for 2023
Analysis - Jamie Wall presents the dumbest, lamest and most embarrassing bits of this year's rugby season. Video
Super Rugby Pacific squads named for 2024
It's Super Rugby Pacific squad naming day, keep an eye here on the teams as they are rolled out.
Ian Foster's family confronted by man with knife at RWC - report
Family members of outgoing All Blacks coach Ian Foster were reportedly confronted by a man with a knife in Paris just days before the Rugby World Cup got under way.
Sam Cane to appear before judiciary after World Cup red card
The fallout from the World Cup final loss continues for All Blacks captain Sam Cane.
'Gutting': All Blacks fans' dreams shattered after loss
The Rugby World Cup dream was crushed for thousands of All Blacks fans across the country after the 12-11 defeat by South Africa.
World cup final: All Blacks fans get ready for history-making game
The All Blacks are carrying a weight of expectation from their fans and are on the brink of making history at the Rugby World Cup. On Sunday morning, they could become the first country to win four… Video, Audio
One more try is all Will Jordan needs for new benchmark
All Blacks wing Will Jordan could make some personal history in the World Cup final against South Africa.
Rugby World Cup: Fans show up for England-SA semi despite miserable Paris weather
England take on South Africa in what will be a rematch of the 2019 final, where a total of 26 players from both previous world cup teams return for another go at triumph.
Recap: Black Ferns take on France in WXV1 competition
Trace back through the thrills and the spills of the Black Ferns vs France opening match in the new global competition WXV1, with the RNZ play-by-play by Simon Wraight.
How the world reacted: All Blacks reach RWC final
Rugby pundits from around the globe have heaped praise on the All Blacks' dominant performance and shown ample sympathy for the "outmatched" Argentinians.
French Rugby fans devastated after team crashes out of World Cup
The Rugby World Cup hosts are out, after a one point loss to South Africa at Stade de France. It was a try-fest, in a frenetic match in Paris. French fans had dared to dream this was their chance to… Audio