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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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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Old Golds players do their bit in Heartland XV win
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Old Golds players do their bit in Heartland XV win
North Otago prop Kelepi Funaki bustled over on debut to start the New Zealand Heartland XV’s Samoan tour on the right foot.
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As Super Rugby looms, who will make the step up?
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As Super Rugby looms, who will make the step up?
The dust has barely settled on a thrilling Otago season — must mean the Highlanders are about to embark on their campaign.
Injured Barretts to miss Scotland test
Injured Barretts to miss Scotland test
Scott and Jordie Barrett will miss this weekend's Test against Scotland at Murrayfield.
All Blacks remain undecided on injured Barretts
All Blacks remain undecided on injured Barretts
It will be another 24 hours before the All Blacks will know what future two of the Barrett brothers will have on their tour of Britain.
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Tangitau to the fore in AB XV’s win over Barbarians
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Tangitau to the fore in AB XV’s win over Barbarians
Highlanders' winger Caleb Tangitau is turning heads again.
Beauden Barrett keen to help Irish opponent fight red card
Beauden Barrett keen to help Irish opponent fight red card
All Blacks first-five Beauden Barrett has offered to help Tadhg Beirne fight a potential ban, after the Irish lock was red-carded for an incident early in their test match in Chicago.
'There for the taking': World media reacts to All Blacks' win
'There for the taking': World media reacts to All Blacks' win
The All Blacks mounted a spirited comeback to defeat Ireland 26-13 in front of a sell-out crowd of 61,840 fans in the Windy City (Chicago, not Wellington).