Springboks run in seven tries against England
South Africa’s forward power proved decisive as they scored seven tries in beating England 45-21 in Johannesburg.
Rugby
All Blacks fend off French for first test win under Rennie
All Blacks fend off French for first test win under Rennie
The All Blacks have overcome a rusty start and a yellow card to pip France 34-32 in front of almost 30,000 fans in Christchurch and give coach Dave Rennie a victory in his first test in charge.
Injured Tuipulotu to miss All Blacks game against France
Injured Tuipulotu to miss All Blacks game against France
All Blacks lock Patrick Tuipulotu has been ruled out of tonight's Nations Championship opener against France in Christchurch due to a calf injury.
Semis locked in after day of Dunedin premier thrillers
Semis locked in after day of Dunedin premier thrillers
Harbour upset Kaikorai 36-15 at Bishopscourt to seal a spot in the Dunedin division 1 semifinals.
Matatū hold on to beat Manawa despite second-half stumble
Matatū hold on to beat Manawa despite second-half stumble
Matatū took five minutes to give themselves a safety net.
Dunedin premier rugby: final scores
Dunedin premier rugby: final scores
The final scores are in for the fifteenth round of Dunedin premier rugby.
Waitaki Boys' prevail over St Kevin's in Blood Match
Waitaki Boys' prevail over St Kevin's in Blood Match
Waitaki Boys' High School have convincingly beat St Kevin's College 39-17 to win the highly anticipated interschool rugby clash in Oamaru.
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Matatū look to continue winning ways
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Matatū look to continue winning ways
As Super Rugby Aupiki reaches the halfway point, there is a benchmark in the league — Matatū.
Shining light: Savea embracing role under Rennie
Shining light: Savea embracing role under Rennie
As the country feels a renewed sense of optimism over the All Blacks' future, the team's new skipper is drawing inspiration from the past.
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Stage set for epic battle
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Stage set for epic battle
It is five years since Upper Clutha stole the White Horse Cup off Cromwell in the Central Otago premier club rugby competition.
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Crunch time - semifinals are here
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Crunch time - semifinals are here
After 10 rounds of Southland premier club rugby, it is semifinals time tomorrow.
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Hardest runner still remembered
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Hardest runner still remembered
Five questions for Owaka utility back James Maclean.
Rennie names his first test side
Rennie names his first test side
New All Blacks coach Dave Rennie has been true to his word of selecting on form, handing the reigns at first five to Ruben Love.
Pellegrini signs for Otago, Highlanders
Pellegrini signs for Otago, Highlanders
Otago have teamed up with the Highlanders to secure a back-up first five in an otherwise predictable squad for the 2026 NPC season.
Top six clubs ready to rumble
Top six clubs ready to rumble
It’s playoff time in Dunedin club rugby this weekend as the top six sides are locked and loaded.
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Fascinating clash of styles ahead
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Fascinating clash of styles ahead
Forget the previous 14 weeks.
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Final chance to make Citizens Shield playoffs
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Final chance to make Citizens Shield playoffs
Everything is on the line as teams push for their last chance to make the Citizens Shield playoffs tomorrow.
Love rewarded, Beauden left out of France test
Love rewarded, Beauden left out of France test
RNZ Sport reportersNew All Blacks coach Dave Rennie has been true to his word of selecting on form, handing the reins at first-five to Ruben Love.
Settled look for Otago NPC squad
Settled look for Otago NPC squad
Otago have named a mostly predictable NPC squad for the 2026 season - but there's a new name at first five.
ODT Rugby Chat: It's quarterfinals time
ODT Rugby Chat: It's quarterfinals time
On ODT Rugby Chat this week we talk to two of the protagonists who have played 50 games for their club - big Mitch Tinnock from Varsity and Harbour's Toni Taufa.