Wales could miss stars for All Blacks clash
Star forward Taulupe Faletau will be among four players missing when if Wales host the All Blacks in October.
Rugby
Prop suspended for tackle
Prop suspended for tackle
Blues prop Alex Hodgman will get three weeks to think about his ugly tackle at Forsyth Barr Stadium on Friday night.
King’s High star headed for Japan
King’s High star headed for Japan
A move to Japan usually involves players nearing the end of their careers, players who have reached the pinnacle and coming down the other side.
Referee looking forward to Olympic sevens
Referee looking forward to Olympic sevens
Otago referee James Doleman is off to the Tokyo Olympics.
Highlanders U20 campaign finishes on a high note
Highlanders U20 campaign finishes on a high note
The Highlanders under-20 side came away from the national tournament with plenty to be proud of.
Crusaders’ loss puts paid to Landers’ final hopes
Crusaders’ loss puts paid to Landers’ final hopes
Yet another reason has been found to dislike the Crusaders.
University hangs on to down Harbour
University hangs on to down Harbour
Harbour trailed University 47-12 before it had hauled the anchor all the way in at Forsyth Barr Stadium on Saturday.
Penalty tips Valley over line
Penalty tips Valley over line
Last season’s Citizens Shield winners Valley had to repel a strong attack from last season’s bottom team Athletic Marist on Saturday.
Arrowtown pays for mid-match mistakes
Arrowtown pays for mid-match mistakes
Top-quality teams are usually at their most dangerous immediately before and after halftime.
Fast-starting Heriot lays down a Southern Region marker
Fast-starting Heriot lays down a Southern Region marker
Unbeaten Heriot emerged as a Southern Region contender after an impressive 35-21 win over Crescent in Tapanui on Saturday.
Marist overcomes adversity to humble champ
Marist overcomes adversity to humble champ
Marist made a great start to its season, beating defending champion Woodlands 27-22 in the Southland club competition on Saturday.
On a roll: Chiefs beat Crusaders
On a roll: Chiefs beat Crusaders
Four victories in a row for the resurgent Chiefs, and with it a real chance at storming into the Super Rugby Aotearoa final. They beat the Crusaders 26-25 in a thriller in Hamilton last night.
Dunedin Premier Rugby fulltime wrap
Dunedin Premier Rugby fulltime wrap
Updated 5.10 pm
University opened up a massive 47-12 lead against an ill-disciplined Harbour side at Forsyth Barr Stadium this afternoon.
We can make final: Dixon
We can make final: Dixon
Highlanders co-captain Ash Dixon believes his side has a chance to make the final of the Super Rugby Aotearoa competition.
Highlanders upset Blues
Highlanders upset Blues
What do you get if you have a turbocharged Tongan, an energetic Maori from Christchurch and a Japanese tackling and running machine?
Heartland unions support deal
Heartland unions support deal
The Silver Lake deal with NZ Rugby just took a step forward.
Highlanders use brute force to beat Blues
Highlanders use brute force to beat Blues
The Highlanders have beaten the Blues 35-29 at Forsyth Barr Stadium tonight, with a rugged physical display.
Home is close for University
Home is close for University
University is looking forward to playing at Forsyth Barr Stadium tomorrow.
Highlanders looking for accuracy
Highlanders looking for accuracy
The best teams show consistency.
Injuries testing depth of every franchise
Injuries testing depth of every franchise
The list of who is unavailable is almost as long as who is available.