Welshman opens up about Justin Marshall rivalry
Former Wales halfback Mike Phillips has lifted the lid on his fierce rivalry with All Blacks and Crusaders great Justin Marshall.
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Canterbury rugby helping clubs, schools tackle Covid crisis
Canterbury rugby helping clubs, schools tackle Covid crisis
The Canterbury Rugby Football Union has waived some fees for clubs and schools this season to help them through the Covid-19 crisis.
Dan Carter opens up about one of his biggest regrets
Dan Carter opens up about one of his biggest regrets
Dan Carter has opened up on one of the biggest mistakes he made during his career which may have contributed to the All Blacks' heartbreaking World Cup loss in 2007.
Opinion: Warriors given unique chance in 2020
Opinion: Warriors given unique chance in 2020
Sport contributor Hamish Bidwell hopes the Warriors can emulate the success of the 2011 Crusaders side which spent that Super Rugby season on the road after the February quake.
All Blacks-in-training await whistle
All Blacks-in-training await whistle
Rugby mad mini-All-Blacks-in-training Jesse, Louie and Flynn Ross cannot wait for the season to kick off again.
Scrums won't be banned in NZ
Scrums won't be banned in NZ
New Zealand Rugby won't be following a proposal from World Rugby's medical committee to ban scrum resets, team huddles and upright tackles.
Force accept terms to re-join Super Rugby
Force accept terms to re-join Super Rugby
The Western Force will return to Super Rugby in 2020 for the "good of the sport" but billionaire owner Andrew Forrest wants to see a reinvention of the code before committing to any long-term...
Legends pay tribute to 'The Iron Lady' behind Samoa Sevens success
Legends pay tribute to 'The Iron Lady' behind Samoa Sevens success
The Samoa Rugby community is mourning the loss of a woman who helped the country win its first Hong Kong Sevens title in 1993.
Rugby to have overhaul to reduce Covid-19 transmission
Rugby to have overhaul to reduce Covid-19 transmission
World Rugby's medical group is proposing an overhaul of the game's laws to reduce the transmission risk of Covid-19.
Scrums, mauls may be removed from rugby
Scrums, mauls may be removed from rugby
World Rugby is reportedly considering dramatic law changes as a way to get the sport running again after the Covid-19 pandemic.
Ben Franks takes up Welsh coaching position
Ben Franks takes up Welsh coaching position
Former Crusaders and All Blacks tighthead prop Ben Franks has joined the coaching staff at Welsh rugby club Scarlets.
Unions could pull out of Mitre 10 Cup
'Dire situation': Unions could pull out of Mitre 10 Cup
Southland is one of four provincial unions that may be forced to pull out of this year's Mitre 10 Cup competition, while Otago is also understood to be "on the fence".
Barrett recommits to NZ Rugby to avenge semi-final defeat
Barrett recommits to NZ Rugby to avenge semi-final defeat
Crusaders captain Scott Barrett's decision to re-sign with NZ Rugby was partly motivated by a desire to avenge the All Blacks' World Cup loss to England.
McCaw the greatest player of all time - Mike Cron
McCaw the greatest player of all time - Mike Cron
Former All Blacks forwards coach Mike Cron has nominated Richie McCaw as not only the greatest player he's ever coached - but the greatest of all time.
All Blacks star proves fitness with personal best at training
All Blacks star proves fitness with personal best at training
One of New Zealand's biggest rugby stars has returned from lockdown in peak condition and recorded a personal best in a fitness test.
All Black halfback shares emotional lockdown reunion
All Black halfback shares emotional lockdown reunion
All Black halfback TJ Perenara has posted a video on social media of an emotional lockdown reunion.
$265m sports boost must get to the grassroots
$265m sports boost must get to the grassroots
New Brighton Rugby Club is one of many grassroots sporting organisations eagerly awaiting news on how they can get some of the Government's funding boost.
Ben Smith not returning to Highlanders
Ben Smith not returning to Highlanders
All Black Ben Smith says he won't be playing for the Highlanders this year, but is eyeing a start with his old club side, Green Island.
Nehe Milner-Skudder joins Highlanders - report
Nehe Milner-Skudder joins Highlanders - report
Former All Black Nehe Milner-Skudder is reportedly set to make a return to the playing field in the Super Rugby Aotearoa competition, for the Highlanders.
'Great to have him back': Crusaders given big lift
'Great to have him back': All Black star's return big boost for Crusaders
The Crusaders have confirmed a massive boost for the hastily altered 2020 campaign with veteran test lock Sam Whitelock returning to the squad.