Rugby

ABs XV dispatch England A

The All Blacks XV produced a polished effort to triumph over England A 31-14 in their second match of the United Kingdom and France tour, held in Bath.

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Heartland side end tour with win

The cases feature a range of sports, but it is understood that rugby players make up a...

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Heartland side end tour with win

The New Zealand Heartland XV have wrapped up their tour of Samoa with another sound victory.

Pressure on Schmidt as Wallabies suffer shock loss to Italy

Monty Ioane of Italy celebrates after scoring a try in his team's win over Australia in Udine,...

Pressure on Schmidt as Wallabies suffer shock loss to Italy

Joe Schmidt's coaching job will likely come under scrutiny after the Wallabies suffered a humiliating 26-19 loss to Italy in Udine.

McKenzie magic secures tight win over brave Scots

Players congratulate Damian McKenzie after his late match-winning turn against Scotland in...

McKenzie magic secures tight win over brave Scots

Damian McKenzie provided the match-winning touches off the bench as the All Blacks staved off a Scottish onslaught in the second half to win a pulsating test in Edinburgh.

Highlanders development well-stocked

Otago openside Lucas Casey plays in the successful Ranfurly Shield challenge against Canterbury...

Highlanders development well-stocked

The Otago engine room has provided a good chunk of the Highlanders development squad.

Barrett to take non-playing sabbatical

Barrett to take non-playing sabbatical

All Blacks captain and Crusaders star Scott Barrett will sit out most of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season after exercising a clause in his contract to take a non-playing sabbatical.

ABs to wear white for Scots clash, coach bags the pipes

The All Blacks will wear white jerseys for just the second time at Murrayfield, the home of Scottish rugby, at the weekend.

Sititi back to start in ‘homecoming’ test against Scotland

Sititi back to start in ‘homecoming’ test against Scotland

Wallace Sititi has been rewarded for a strong performance against Ireland by being named to start at blindside flanker for the All Blacks against Scotland.

Jones confident ahead of final

Head coach Stacey Jones. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

Jones confident ahead of final

New Zealand are vowing to go in for the kill and lay down a World Cup marker in the much-anticipated Pacific Championships final showdown against Samoa.

Few surprises in Landers squad

New Highlanders recruit Reesjan Pasitoa scores for Northland during an NPC match against Auckland...

Few surprises in Landers squad

Looks great on paper.

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Timu joins Hurricanes, Tucker to Crusaders

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Timu joins Hurricanes, Tucker to Crusaders

Every rugby press release must include the phrase a blend of youth and experience.

Highlanders welcome exciting 'newbies' to squad

Andrew Knewstubb playing for NPC winners Canterbury against Otago last month. Photo: Getty Images

Highlanders welcome exciting 'newbies' to squad

The Highlanders have announced a 38-man squad which contains seven newbies.

Strath Taieri stalwart up for NZR award

Jodi Taylor has been recognised for her countless hours behind the scenes keeping things ticking over.

Reduction in FPC teams

Reduction in FPC teams

The Farah Palmer Cup will be reduced to 12 teams next year following a New Zealand Rugby review.

Jordie heading home, Scott sidelined

Jordie (left), Beauden and Scott Barrett. Photo: Getty Images

Jordie heading home, Scott sidelined

All Blacks midfielder Jordie Barrett has been ruled out for the rest of the northern hemisphere tour, while brother Scott is sidelined for the test in Edinburgh, both due to injury.

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