Rugby
On the road with Alice Soper
Today we're going on a roadtrip with a woman who was shouting about women's rugby long before anyone else. Alice Soper has played rugby for years and is a vocal advocate and enthusiastic commentator… Audio
Nick Evans to help coach England
England have appointed former All Black Nick Evans as attack coach on a short-term deal for the 2023 Six Nations Championship.
Rugby research promises safety gamechanger
A group of Otago University researchers are about to release their initial findings from a ground-breaking study into the effects of head-knocks and concussion among rugby players at all levels of the… Audio
Dame Farah Palmer honoured for services to rugby
Dame Farah Palmer has been honoured for her services to rugby and says she has a cause to fight for in 2023.
Ōtara's first XV documented
A new documentary series is out following Ōtara's Tangaroa College first fifteen rugby team. It shows us what life is really like at a decile one school, the realities of school truancy, and how rugby… Audio
Jones and Hansen to face off again
Former England rugby coach Eddie Jones will take charge of the Barbarians for their game against a world 15, led by Sir Steve Hansen, at Twickenham in May.
Sports-chat with Joe Porter
Joe talks to Kathryn about the Football World Cup action on and off field, the Black Ferns Sevens winning the Cape Town leg of the World Series - beating Australia, the White Ferns vs Bangladesh… Audio
Life-long rugby fan Dame Patsy Reddy to chair NZ Rugby board
Dame Patsy Reddy has been a life-long rugby fan and now she'll have more power than any woman has ever had at New Zealand Rugby. The former Governor-General will become the first woman to be chair of… Audio
NZ Rugby could hire new All Blacks coach before World Cup
New Zealand Rugby could well be set to break with tradition, and appoint a new All Blacks coach before a World Cup begins. With the future of Crusaders coach Scott Robertson resurfacing this week -… Video, Audio
Springbok says mental pressure got to him
South Africa wing Sbu Nkosi says the mental pressure of being involved in professional rugby led to him going AWOL for three weeks.
Jones sacked by England after poor season
Eddie Jones's roller-coaster ride as England coach has come to an end after he was sacked by the Rugby Football Union.
Sports commentator Sam Ackerman
With the recent widespread coverage of the Black Ferns' road to victory at the Rugby World Cup, Sam discusses how sport is represented in the media, and how that emphasis compares to covering the… Audio
Gatland back in Wales to replace Pivac
Wayne Pivac has left his position as Wales rugby head coach and will be replaced by his predecessor Warren Gatland.
Concussed 30 times: former rugby international wants rules changed
Michael Lipman was concussed 30 times, during his career as a professional rugby player, and has been diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and early onset dementia. He talks to… Audio
Gatland about to return to Wales?
Warren Gatland is the leading contender to return as Wales coach if the Welsh Rugby Union decide to replace Wayne Pivac.
Former Springbok captain can't defend Eramus comments
Rassie Erasmus' behaviour has made South Africa "so easy to dislike", says Springboks great John Smit.
Perenara ruptures achilles, out for 9 months
All Blacks halfback TJ Perenara ruptured his achilles in yesterday's drawn test with England and will be out of rugby for up to nine months.
Gregor Paul: Grading the All Blacks v England.
Senior Rugby writer from the NZ Herald Gregor Paul gives his assessment of the All Black's performance against the English at Twickenham. Audio
William Moloney: Invincible
Almost fully forgotten now is Andrew White, a former All Blacks captain who in the First World War fought at Gallipoli, Messines and the Somme. Author William Moloney talks about his new book, Invinci… Audio
Springbok official Rassie Erasmus gets 2 game ban
South Africa's director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has been handed a two-game ban after tweets he posted that were perceived to be critical of referees.