Rugby
'Fans front of mind' in new format for Super Rugby Pacific
There will be a six-team finals format, changed from the usual top eight format, and the Super Round has been shelved, for at least a year.
A dozen All Blacks to turn out for provinces in the NPC
The extra personnel will be welcomed particularly by Tasman and Wellington, who meet in a Ranfurly Shield clash on, sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio
Black Ferns to verse England in front of possible record breaking crowd
The Black Ferns could be part of women's sporting history this weekend.The reigning world champions will take on key rivals England at Twickenham this weekend in front of what could be a… Audio
Rugby: All Blacks lose two tests to Springboks
Jamie Wall has arrived back from South Africa and spoke to Lisa Owen what's next for the All Blacks, after two defeats on the trot to the Springboks. Audio
All Black shakeup: Sititi and Ratima to start, big names to the bench
Is Scott Robertson forming an All Black bomb squad for the second test against the Springboks?
Warriors' top eight hopes ended by Dolphins in NRL thriller
The Warriors fought back from 14 points down in a heartbreaking NRL golden point thriller against the Dolphins in Brisbane, to ultimately lose 34-32.
‘Couldn’t quite put the pressure on’ – Robertson reflects on shock All Black loss
Scott Robertson lamented his side's lack of finishing quality in their defeat at the hands of Argentina.
Eels sink Warriors' season
The Warriors top eight hopes have been crushed by Parramatta in Auckland.
Up the Wahs: Home crowd sell-outs create NRL record
Thinking of getting to one of the last Warriors homes this season and haven't got a ticket yet? Bad luck.
New Zealand's Olympic flagbearers named as Canada spies victory
Jo Aleh and Aaron Gate are named New Zealand's Olympic flagbearers in a rousing ceremony at New Zealand House on the Champs-Élysées. Audio
Erasmus left with selection posers after big Bok win
A 14-man Springbok side has cruised past Portugal in a home game in which the whole squad took to the field.
All Blacks v Fiji: what you need to know
The All Blacks are playing Fiji this weekend, but not at Eden Park or Suva. Just what are they doing in San Diego? Video
Olympic rugby sevens match schedule revealed
Twelve teams will compete in three pools of four teams for both men's and women's rugby sevens competitions.
First event at new Christchurch stadium could be Crusaders game
Operators of Christchurch's new central city stadium say a home Crusaders game would be an "emotional" and fitting opener once gates finally open in two years time.
'Extra effort for Connor' – Māori All Blacks win for fallen team mate
Coach Ross Filipo said his side had extra motivation in their opening match in Tokyo, dedicating the win to Connor Garden-Bachop.
Watch: Schoolchildren in Japan perform haka for Māori All Blacks
The Māori All Blacks found themselves in the unfamiliar position of facing a haka when they arrived in Tokyo on Thursday.
Pasifika finally recognised at rugby's board level
Co-chair Pauline Luyten said it was a massive victory to get Pasifika representation on the NZR Board.
Black Ferns wary of Canada 'maul threat' in Pacific Four test
The World Champion Black Ferns host Canada in their second test match of the Pacific Four Series in one of the most compelling games of the series.
Second-string Canes survive Moana scare
The Hurricanes have held off a spirited Moana Pasifika in Wellington.
Black Ferns make change up front for Canada
The Black Ferns have made one change for Sunday's test against Canada in Christchurch.
