Rugby
All Blacks captain Sam Cane announces retirement
All Blacks captain Sam Cane this afternoon announced his impending retirement from international rugby nearly 12 years after making his debut. Cane will be eligible for selection this year - if new… Audio
Super Rugby Pacific: D-Day matches for Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika
The Cultural Round is the telling round for both teams as far as their hopes of making it into the knockout stages is concerned. Losing will ruin their plans.
Sports History NZ: The 1981 Springbok Tour
When the Springboks arrived in 1981, which side were you on? Audio
Sports History NZ: Coming Soon
Jesse Mulligan, host of the daily Afternoons programme on RNZ, talks to our athletes, administrators and journalists about major moments in New Zealand sport. Audio
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
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
