Rugby
Two debutants named in All Blacks 23 to play Ireland
Crusaders winger Leicester Fainga'anuku will make his All Blacks debut on the wing, while Chiefs loosie Pita Gus Sowakula will debut off the bench in the first test against Ireland.
John Kirwan on the inaugural 1987 Rugby World Cup win
Today we're joined by Sir John Kirwan to discuss the 1987 Rugby World Cup winning All Blacks team. Audio
Rugby extends concussion stand down period
World Rugby has changed its Graduated Return to Play protocols which will now require elite players with concussion symptoms to avoid playing for a minimum of 12 days.
Wales legend Phil Bennett dies
Legendary Wales and British and Irish Lions captain and fly-half Phil Bennett has died at the age of 73.
The week in Detail: Nurses, rugby, and HIV on the decline
The Detail brings you the issues that matter every weekday. Here’s what we covered this week. Audio
Done deal: Why has NZ Rugby teamed up with Silver Lake?
What does New Zealand Rugby's deal with Silver Lake actually mean for the game? The Detail finds out. Audio
More than just a curtain-raiser: Why the Under 85kg final matters
Opinion - The Silver Lake deal and the National Under-85kg Club Cup final are at opposite ends of the rugby news spectrum, but they might just have more in common than first thought, writes Jamie Wall… Video
Silver Lake deal 'secures future' of grassroots rugby, union boss says
New Zealand Rugby has finally managed to convert its Silverlake deal from pipe dream to reality ...meaning provincial unions are in line for a multi-million dollar windfall. The proposal was approved… Video, Audio
NZ Rugby gets its Silver Lake cake
New Zealand Rugby has finally got the deal it wanted. The final hurdle allowing N-Z-R to sign a 200 million dollar deal with US private equity firm Silver Lake has been cleared. Chairman Stewart… Video, Audio
To be or not to be, NZ Rugby face Silver Lake vote
Analysis - New Zealand Rugby and Silver Lake finally appear set to tie the knot.
Super Rugby: Pacific flair to end the new boys’ seasons
Analysis - Talk about saving the best for last: Moana Pasifika and the Fijian Drua both ended their first season in fine style yesterday. Video
Fund set up to help rebuild Tonga's rugby facilities
A fund, overseen by World Rugby, is being set up to help rebuild Tonga's rugby facilities. Audio
World Rugby clamps down on water carrying coaches
South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus can no longer enter the field as a water-carrier under new rules.
Rugby discussing global competition again
Rugby chiefs from around the world are meeting in Dublin to discuss the Nations Championship concept as they look to restructure the global calendar.
Ex-All Blacks coach Wayne Smith new coach of Black Ferns
Former All Blacks coach Wayne Smith has been named as the new coach of the Black Ferns, replacing Glenn Moore who resigned at the weekend.
Moore threw in the towel following a scathing review into… Video, Audio
Fijiana after clean slate in Super Rugby W
The Fijiana Drua women's side has secured a spot in the final of the Super Rugby W and will be out to clinch top place when they face the Brumbies in their last round-robin match on Saturday.
Recent Super Rugby red cards an anomaly - NZ Rugby
New Zealand Rugby believes the rash of red cards in the last round of Super Rugby was an anomaly and they're confident new guidelines around dangerous play will reduce the number of concussions in the… Audio
A special night at Mt Smart, but what about the TV ratings?
Analysis - Mt Smart Stadium is now home to the season's biggest upset after Moana Pasifika seized a historic upset win against the Hurricanes, Jamie Wall writes. Video
The story behind 'Give it a boot, Robbie'
On this day in 1982, a big run began for Ottowan and their one-hit wonder, 'Hands Up.' The track was camped at the top of the New Zealand charts for nine weeks. And then another local song borrowed… Audio
Super Rugby back on track, Warriors not so much
Opinion - After last weekend's eye-gouge inducing run of games Super Rugby Pacific redeemed itself with a much better showing last night, writes Jamie Wall. Video