All Blacks
The All Blacks-Springbok rivalry is back
Rugby's greatest rivalry is well and truly back, according to Springboks halfback Faf de Klerk, as they prepare for their World Cup showdown with the All Blacks.
Rugby talk with a West Coast farmer
Dairy farmer and rugby coach Blair Mirfin chats to Cosmo Kentish-Barnes about club rugby on the Coast and who'll do well in Japan. Audio
Rugby talk with a West Coast farmer
Dairy farmer and rugby coach Blair Mirfin chats to Cosmo Kentish-Barnes about club rugby on the Coast and who'll do well in Japan.
AudioAll Blacks happy to be playing Boks first up
The All Blacks are focusing all their energy on the World Cup opener against South Africa with coaches happy to have their most challenging pool match first up.
Steve Hansen: World Cup is a marathon, not a sprint
A chance for the All Blacks or South Africa to lay down a marker.
Rugby World Cup: Fans, All Blacks ready to go
The All Blacks have named their team to play their old foes the Springboks in their Rugby World Cup opener in Tokyo on Saturday.
If you're just joining us, Richie Mo'unga is back at first five - with… Video, Audio
Springboks want a strong effort from match officials
South Africa hoping for a strong performance by the match officials when they take on New Zealand in their RWC opener in Yokohama on Saturday.
All Blacks out to exploit any chances the Boks give them
The All Blacks will be looking to capitalise on any unnecessary risks South Africa choose to take in their World Cup opener on Saturday.
Nights Sport
Peter Lampp is our sportscaster tonight. He'll be taking a look at the celebrity players headed to Auckland tennis tournaments, The strange saga of Liam Squire and the World Cup All Blacks and he… Audio
Calling Home: Jamie Scott in Edmonton
Former Christchurch printing industry employee Jamie Scott is known as 'The Pie Man' for a good reason. The Edmonton-based father of two is the founder of the South Island Pie Co. Audio
Too early for Squire
It is too early to bring Liam Squire into the All Blacks' Rugby World Cup squad, coach Steve Hansen says.
Prolific All Blacks try scorer announces his retirement
Former All Blacks winger Joe Rokocoko has hung up his boots.
By the Balls documentary
Just as the All Blacks arrive in Japan for the next Rugby World Cup, a documentary is going to air about the saga prior to the inaugural tournament in 1987. Producer/director Charlotte Purdy talks… Audio
Former All Black takes charge of New Zealand Rugby
Former All Black Mark Robinson has been appointed the new chief executive of New Zealand Rugby.
All Blacks: Are they ready for the Rugby World Cup?
The All Blacks fly to Japan this morning for the Rugby World Cup. Are they on track for an unprecedented third straight title?
All Blacks run riot over Tonga in 14-try victory
The All Blacks have announced their Rugby World Cup intentions with a dazzling 14-try performance to rout Tonga 92-7 in Hamilton.
RECAP: All Blacks vs Tonga
Rugby - The All Blacks have run in 14 tries to beat Tonga 92-7 in Hamilton in their final Test before the World Cup. Look back at play-by-play coverage of the game here with Jamie Wall.
Sport: Chch roofer to start against All Blacks on test debut
Hooker Siua Maile will start for Tonga against the All Blacks on his test debut, capping a meteoric rise for the Christchurch-based roofer, who is yet to play a first class match. Audio
ABs prop ready for potential ticket rush to Tonga Test
Atu Moli will have a full heart but an almost empty bank account if he earns selection in the All Blacks team to play Tonga this weekend.