Miller out, Joseph to bench for semifinals
Miller out, Joseph to bench for semifinals
The Black Ferns will be without their in-form flanker Jorja Miller for their World Cup semifinal against Canada this weekend.
Crusaders fans baulk as membership prices soar
Crusaders fans baulk as membership prices soar
Crusaders fans are questioning their loyalty after membership prices for the next season at the new Christchurch stadium revealed a 40 percent increase.
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Big D, quick start, give the ball to Sorensen-McGee
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Big D, quick start, give the ball to Sorensen-McGee
The Black Ferns will face their biggest test yet when they meet Canada in their Rugby World Cup semifinal on Saturday morning.
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Stodart at No 8 in absence of Lio-Willie
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Stodart at No 8 in absence of Lio-Willie
The Otago team naming is like the weather forecast in Fiji.
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Spirit to use game plan to run Kauri around
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Spirit to use game plan to run Kauri around
Greer Muir would love nothing more than to cap a brilliant season by lifting some silverware.
Star missing for Otago shield challenge
Star missing for Otago shield challenge
The Otago team-naming is like the weather forecast in Fiji.
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Mixed loyalty not issue as Brown aims to lift Shield off old team
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Mixed loyalty not issue as Brown aims to lift Shield off old team
Otago coach Mark Brown has seen backstage where the magic happens.
France player appealing ban for biting
France player appealing ban for biting
France flanker Axelle Berthoumieu admitted biting Ireland's Aoife Wafer in their Women's Rugby World Cup quarterfinal but has appealed her 12-match suspension.
England coast, France scramble to reach last four
England coast, France scramble to reach last four
England swamped Scotland and France edged Ireland yesterday to set up another another Women’s Rugby World Cup semifinal.
Kings of Otago
Kings of Otago
An excellent rugby season for King’s High School was recognised when no fewer than four of their students were named in national squads last week.
Black Ferns tackle midfield problem
Black Ferns tackle midfield problem
Defending champion Black Ferns are facing a midfield injury crisis five days out from their World Cup semi-final against Canada, with an unnamed player flying to England as cover.
'We just had no response': Wilson questions ABs after loss
'We just had no response': Wilson questions ABs after loss
Former All Black Jeff Wilson says Saturday's record-defeat against the Springboks reminded him of the 1999 Rugby World Cup semifinal loss to France.
Wind blows Old Golds to convincing comeback victory
Wind blows Old Golds to convincing comeback victory
It is amazing what can happen when you get the wind behind you.
Shield challenge looms for in-form Otago
Shield challenge looms for in-form Otago
Otago will get a chance to bring the Ranfurly Shield back to its actual home.
All Blacks searching for answers after record loss
All Blacks searching for answers after record loss
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson was left scratching his head as to what happened after the record defeat to the Springboks.
Black Ferns see off Bok Women in World Cup quarter-final
Black Ferns see off Bok Women in World Cup quarter-final
The Black Ferns' Rugby World Cup title defence remains alive after they claimed a 46-17 quarterfinal victory over the Springbok Women in Exeter.
All Blacks suffer record loss against Springboks
All Blacks suffer record loss against Springboks
The All Blacks have fallen to a 43-10 loss to South Africa in their Rugby Championship clash in Wellington, their biggest ever defeat.
Close win firms up Otago's claim on home playoff spot
Close win firms up Otago's claim on home playoff spot
Otago consolidated their spot in second place with a tense 28-26 win against Taranaki at Forsyth Barr Stadium this afternoon.
Spirit hold off Harbour for victory in semifinal
Spirit hold off Harbour for victory in semifinal
The Otago Spirit have beaten North Harbour 31-22 in the Farah Palmer Cup championship semifinal in Dunedin this afternoon.
First win snatched away
First win snatched away
North Harbour remain the only winless side of the NPC season after losing 29-28 to hosts Waikato.