Rugby: Rivalry for No 6 keeping Messam motivated
Rugby: Rivalry for No 6 keeping Messam motivated
The battle to fill some big boots appears to be falling the way of Liam Messam.
Steve Hepburn
Rugby: NZ draws first blood when rivalry resumes
Rugby: NZ draws first blood when rivalry resumes
The rivalry between the Springboks and the All Blacks was suspended for more than 10 years due to political issues. But in 1992, with political change sweeping South Africa, sporting relations between the nations resumed. Steve Hepburn looks at the first test between the two countries after more than a decade apart.
Rugby: Job to do first, then home
Rugby: Job to do first, then home
Kieran Read has experienced a whirlwind seven days and is looking forward to getting home.
Rugby: Weepu out to take chance
Rugby: Weepu out to take chance
Piri Weepu knows he has been given a chance, and he intends to make the most of it.
Rugby: Book a chance to thank the 4 million
Rugby: Book a chance to thank the 4 million
Every day, Martin Snedden gets people congratulating him on the success of last year's Rugby World Cup.
Rugby: Weepu in the starting blocks
Rugby: Weepu in the starting blocks
Piri Weepu will make his first start of the year for the All Blacks when the side takes on the Springboks at Forsyth Barr Stadium on Saturday night.
Rugby: Woodcock after new challenge
Rugby: Woodcock after new challenge
A desire to play in the next World Cup is a big part of the reason Tony Woodcock has signed for the Highlanders.
Rugby: Richie and skipper catch up
Rugby: Richie and skipper catch up
There was some reminiscing for Richie and Ryan yesterday.
Rugby: Barrett relishing All Blacks opportunity
Rugby: Barrett relishing All Blacks opportunity
New All Blacks' first five-eighth Beauden Barrett is just like any excited youngster going to the test on Saturday.
Rugby: Mackintosh still vital part of franchise
Rugby: Mackintosh still vital part of franchise
Coach Jamie Joseph says Jamie Mackintosh is still a vital component of the Highlanders.
Rugby: 'Legendary' rivalry means tough match expected
Rugby: 'Legendary' rivalry means tough match expected
All Blacks coach Ian Foster is expecting nothing less than an explosive Springboks side in Dunedin on Saturday night.
Rugby: Preston, McLeod Highlanders assistant coaches
Rugby: Preston, McLeod Highlanders assistant coaches
Highlanders head coach Jamie Joseph says the commitment shown by his new coaching team proves they are in boots and all for their new franchise.
Rugby: Dickson every inch a lock forward
Rugby: Dickson every inch a lock forward
Josh Dickson was always going to be in the forwards.
Rugby: Staunch defensive effort key for Otago
Rugby: Staunch defensive effort key for Otago
Ugly but satisfying. Otago had its first national provincial competition win over Southland for four years, winning their ITM Cup clash 15-10 in Invercargill last night and reclaiming the Donald Stuart Memorial Trophy.
Rugby: Rough, rugged test just as expected
Rugby: Rough, rugged test just as expected
It was rugged and tough, and for All Black centre Conrad Smith, it was exactly what was expected.
Rugby: NZ eight ready to face Boks
Rugby: NZ eight ready to face Boks
All Black coach Steve Hansen believes his forward pack is in the right shape to take on the Springboks in Dunedin on Saturday night.
Rugby: OBHS fresh for semifinal challenge
Rugby: OBHS fresh for semifinal challenge
Fatigue is simply not an option for the Otago Boys' High School First XV as it goes into its top four encounter against Napier Boys' High School in Rotorua today.
Rugby: Spirit set to repay supporters
Rugby: Spirit set to repay supporters
Five months ago, the Otago Spirit looked a goner.
Rugby: Otago scrape to win over Southland
Rugby: Otago scrape to win over Southland
There have been more than 230 games between Otago and Southland over 125 years, with plenty of great ones.
Rugby: Brazier back to add fire for Otago
Rugby: Brazier back to add fire for Otago
Kelly Brazier just keeps on keeping on. And she has her eyes on Rio.