Crusaders fail to fire against Blues
Crusaders fail to fire against Blues
World class one week, woeful the next.
Rugby
Highlanders bounce back to beat Western Force
Highlanders bounce back to beat Western Force
The Highlanders provided a nice pick-me-up for their coach with an entertaining 39-31 win over the Western Force at Forsyth Barr Stadium.
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Lowe uses time off for mental reset
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Lowe uses time off for mental reset
Sometimes injuries can be a blessing in disguise.
Joseph happy with Landers, not giving up ABs dream
Joseph happy with Landers, not giving up ABs dream
Jamie Joseph wants to crack on with the Highlanders - but says he has not shut the door on his All Blacks dreams.
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Joseph shows ‘class’ congratulating Rennie on coach role
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Joseph shows ‘class’ congratulating Rennie on coach role
Jamie Joseph has swallowed any disappointment and says he wishes his successful rival nothing but the best.
Highlanders shake things up ahead of clash with Force
Highlanders shake things up ahead of clash with Force
It is not exactly swinging the axe but the Highlanders have changed a third of their starting team to host the Western Force on Saturday.
‘It’ll take a hell of a lot of work’
‘It’ll take a hell of a lot of work’
All Blacks fans will be desperately hoping Dave Rennie’s next stint in charge of a national team goes better than his last.
Jamie Joseph misses out on All Blacks job
Jamie Joseph misses out on All Blacks job
Dave Rennie has spoken for the first time as the new All Blacks coach after Jamie Joseph missed out.
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Revelation of next All Blacks coach imminent
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Revelation of next All Blacks coach imminent
The time has (nearly) come.
All Blacks Sevens coach out of tour due to visa issues
All Blacks Sevens coach out of tour due to visa issues
The All Black Sevens side will head to the New York and Vancouver legs of the World Sevens Series without head coach Tomasi Cama.
Crusaders prop to miss Highlanders clash
Crusaders prop to miss Highlanders clash
Crusaders and All Blacks prop Tamaiti Williams will serve a three-week suspension after being found guilty of dangerous play during Saturday's win over the Chiefs.
NZ Rugby's performance boss latest to leave
NZ Rugby's performance boss latest to leave
Nic Gill's career with the All Blacks included two World Cup triumphs.
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Hart keen for Joseph to coach All Blacks
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Hart keen for Joseph to coach All Blacks
Former All Blacks coach John Hart has endorsed Jamie Joseph to get the big gig.
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Highlanders camp mindful Force may mix up style of play
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Highlanders camp mindful Force may mix up style of play
Two similar teams - two very different conditions.
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Landers set back on heels after fine start
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Landers set back on heels after fine start
Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph was philosophical about his side’s loss to the Queensland Reds in Brisbane on Friday night.
Highlanders score yet another loss in Brisbane
Highlanders score yet another loss in Brisbane
Brisbane. Nice place to holiday. Lousy place to play rugby.
The other beautiful game
The other beautiful game
Highlanders prop Ethan de Groot is tackled during his side’s round three Super Rugby match against the Queensland Reds at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane last night.
U85kg off to Sri Lanka
U85kg off to Sri Lanka
The New Zealand under-85kg side will head back to Sri Lanka for a two-game tour later this year.
Black Ferns great retiring again
Black Ferns great retiring again
Portia Woodman-Wickliffe is hanging up the black jersey — again.
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Landers at tough hunting ground
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Landers at tough hunting ground
Jack Taylor was almost looking forward to stepping off the air-conditioned bus and into the muggy Brisbane heat for the captain’s run.