Highlanders face tough start, tough finish in 2026
Highlanders face tough start, tough finish in 2026
The Highlanders have been handed a reasonably challenging draw for the 2026 season as they seek to avoid a repeat of this year’s wooden spoon.
'How many more people have got to die?'
'How many more people have got to die?'
Former Highlanders co-captain Shane Christie’s sudden death has sparked more questions about how seriously New Zealand Rugby takes head injuries.
Bower on Otago bench after release from ABs
Bower on Otago bench after release from ABs
Otago will power up with Bower.
'Deep sadness': Ex-Highlander Shane Christie dies
Former Highlander Shane Christie dies
Former Highlanders flanker Shane Christie has died in Nelson aged 39.
Bower on bench for Otago clash
Bower on bench for Otago clash
All Black prop George Bower has been released and will start from the bench for Otago this weekend.
All Blacks stars to play for provincial teams
All Blacks stars to play for provincial teams
Sixteen members of the All Blacks Rugby Championship squad will play for their provincial unions this weekend.
Landers to face Crusaders in opening clash
Landers to face Crusaders in opening clash
The opening game of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season has been confirmed - and it is a big one.
Kolisi fit to face All Blacks
Kolisi fit to face All Blacks
Captain Siya Kolisi has been passed fit for South Africa’s two-match away leg of the Rugby Championship in NZ, where they will hope to win at Eden Park in Auckland for the first time in 88 years.
French club prepared to make big offer for Savea: report
French club prepared to make big offer for Savea: report
French rugby giants Racing 92 are chasing All Black forward Ardie Savea.
Black Ferns cruise past Spain in World Cup opener
Black Ferns cruise past Spain in World Cup opener
Portia Woodman-Wickliffe extended her Women's Rugby World Cup try-scoring record to 21 as the defending champion Black Ferns defeated Spain 54-8 in York this morning.
Australia run rampant over Samoa
Australia run rampant over Samoa
Australia set a Women’s Rugby World Cup record with a 73-0 thumping of Samoa, while Canada and Scotland began their Pool B campaigns with impressive victories.
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Second half sinks North Otago
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Second half sinks North Otago
Four tries in 11 minutes is enough to turn any game on its head.
Top teams set to clash
Top teams set to clash
The stage is set for an intra-city showdown for the inaugural Tuppy Diack Shield.
Black Ferns, Spain ignore odds, as World Cup opener beckons
Black Ferns, Spain ignore odds, as World Cup opener beckons
One team are the defending champions, the other are ranked 13th in the world.
Otago inspire with confident win against Counties
Otago inspire with confident win against Counties
Otago are right where they want to be as they close on the round-robin mid-point.
Spirit surge to top of table with win over Northland
Spirit surge to top of table with win over Northland
Otago have stormed to the top of the Championship standings with an impressive 48-15 win against Northland at Forsyth Barr Stadium this afternoon.
Pumas claim historic win over All Blacks
Pumas claim historic win over All Blacks
Argentina have made history by beating the All Blacks on home soil for the first time in Buenos Aires this morning.
Springboks bounce back to beat Wallabies
Springboks bounce back to beat Wallabies
South Africa have beaten Australia 30-22 in their second Rugby Championship test under rain in Cape Town to reignite the defence of their title.
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Flanker keen to go distance for Old Golds
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Flanker keen to go distance for Old Golds
If you are prepared to make the three-hour round trip for trainings, you better be enjoying the experience.
S. Island competition going ahead but details scarce
S. Island competition going ahead but details scarce
A South Island-wide boys First XV competition will go ahead.