Lio-Willie back in the ABs’ fold
Lio-Willie back in the ABs’ fold
Otago No 8 Christian Lio-Willie is back in the All Blacks frame.
Lio-Willie called into ABs squad as injuries mount
Lio-Willie called into ABs squad as injuries mount
The All Blacks have been dealt a blow ahead of this weekend's test against England at Twickenham with two loose forwards heading home.
Clarke to miss England test
Clarke to miss England test
Caleb Clarke's frustrating run of injuries has continued as the All Blacks' winger has been ruled out of this weekend's test against England at Twickenham.
ABs XV dispatch England A
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
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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
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.