Size v speed the World Cup battleground
It's the new age Rugby World Cup which poses one of the sport's oldest questions - will a good big man beat a good little man?
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Highlander makes World Cup squad after injury
Another Highlander makes World Cup squad after injury
Highlanders flanker Shannon Frizell has received a late call up to the All Blacks World Cup squad as an injury replacement.
Rugby World Cup: Players you may recognise
Rugby World Cup: Players you may recognise
When the Rugby World Cup kicks off on September 20 there will be a strong Canterbury presence at the tournament – and not just with the All Blacks.
Bulls want to avenge last year's defeat
Bulls want to avenge last year's defeat
The Canterbury Bulls face a tough task when they open their National Premiership campaign with a trip to the defending champion Akarana Falcons on Saturday.
Canterbury schoolboys make NZSS rugby team
Canterbury schoolboys make NZSS rugby team
Seven Canterbury players have been selected in the New Zealand secondary schools' rugby team announced on Thursday afternoon.
Owen Franks to turn out for Canterbury after All Blacks snub
Owen Franks to turn out for Canterbury after All Blacks snub
All Blacks reject Owen Franks will play his first game for Canterbury in nine years as he looks to stay sharp and remain an injury replacement option for the World Cup.
Hansen the greatest if ABs win World Cup?
Hansen the greatest if ABs win World Cup?
If the All Blacks clinch a third successive World Cup title in Japan, Steve Hansen is almost certainly going to be regarded as the team's greatest coach.
All Blacks handle heat in first training run
All Blacks handle heat in first training run
Rugby World Cup favourites New Zealand have had their first training run in Japan, the players having to adjust from the winter temperatures of home.
Highlanders hopeful charged with assault
Highlanders hopeful charged with assault
A Southland Stags player has been charged in relation to an incident where a man had his jaw fractured.
Boks trial tricky tactics with eye on ABs match
Boks trial tricky tactics with eye on ABs match
The All Blacks' decision to finish their 92-7 win over Tonga with just 14 men created plenty of interest, but the Springboks have also been trialling some tricky tactics.
RWC-winning Springbok dies aged 49
RWC-winning Springbok dies aged 49
World Cup winner Chester Williams, who broke racial barriers to emerge a national hero as one of South Africa's first black rugby union internationals, died after a suspected heart attack on Friday. He was 49.
Mike Webster honoured by Linwoood life membership
Mike Webster honoured by Linwoood life membership
Mike Webster’s service behind the scenes and on the sidelines at the Linwood Rugby Club has been honoured with life membership.
Mason meets his heroes, Goodhue and Taylor
Mason meets his heroes, Goodhue and Taylor
Mason says he wants to hurry up and get better so he can get back to playing rugby.
Pawson hangs up his coaching jacket
Pawson hangs up his coaching jacket
After seven years at the helm, a title and three grand-final appearances, New Brighton premier coach Scott Pawson has ended his tenure.
Ben Smith 'has lost his self-belief': Hansen
Ben Smith 'has lost his self-belief': Steve Hansen
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has revealed that Ben Smith's form slump has had less to do with his recovery from a hamstring strain and more to a loss of self-belief and confidence.
McKay key to Canty building momentum
McKay key to Canty building momentum
Canterbury will look to keep the steam train rolling when they head to Eden Park for their fifth round Mitre 10 Cup match on Sunday against Auckland.
Christchurch roofer to start against All Blacks on test debut
Christchurch roofer to start against All Blacks on test debut
Hooker Siua Maile will start for Tonga against the All Blacks this weekend on his test debut, capping a meteoric rise for the Christchurch-based roofer, who is yet to play a first class match.
Canterbury Country age group squads named
Canterbury Country age group squads named
Canterbury Country has announced its under-18 and under-16 squads.
Buck backs Squire's mental health stand
Buck backs Squire's mental health stand
Former All Blacks captain Wayne (Buck) Shelford has praised Liam Squire for speaking publicly about his recent mental health struggles.
Southbridge Shield returns to Ellesmere
Southbridge Shield returns to Ellesmere
The back-and-forth nature of who possesses the Southbridge Shield has continued.