All Blacks ready for redemption test
The All Blacks say they're not feeling more pressure from the "haters" than they already put on themselves ahead of Saturday's crucial Tri Nations clash with Argentina.
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Super Pumas fight back to earn draw with Wallabies
Super Pumas fight back to earn draw with Wallabies
Argentina have continued their fairytale Tri-Nations campaign in a hard-fought 15-15 draw against Australia.
Five years on: Jonah Lomu's wife posts touching tribute
Five years on: Jonah Lomu's wife posts touching tribute
Jonah Lomu's widow has posted a touching tribute five years on from the All Blacks legend's death.
All Blacks slip to worst ever World Rugby ranking
All Blacks slip to worst ever World Rugby ranking
The All Blacks will slip to third on the world rankings after the shock loss to Argentina.
Super Rugby Aotearoa trophy good as new
Super Rugby trophy good as new after Crusaders’ boisterous championship-winning celebrations
The inaugural Super Rugby Aotearoa trophy is good as new again, after the completion of restoration work required after the Crusaders’ boisterous championship-winning celebrations.
Soul-searching after shock All Black loss
Soul-searching after shock All Black loss
Five tests, two wins, is grim reading in anyone’s book.
Canterbury escape relegation as semis confirmed in Mitre 10 Cup
Canterbury escape relegation as semis confirmed in Mitre 10 Cup
For just the third time in the last 13 years, Canterbury will not feature in the final of the National Provincial Competition.
Pumas stun the All Blacks
Pumas stun the All Blacks
Argentina have pulled off one of the great test rugby upsets, stunning the All Blacks for the first time.
Ireland add to Welsh woes
Ireland add to Welsh woes
Ireland added to Wales' miserable 2020 with a convincing 32-9 win in the opening game of the new Autumn Nations Cup.
Trans-Tasman Super Rugby confirmed for 2021
Trans-Tasman Super Rugby confirmed for 2021
Super Rugby will pack twice the punch in 2021 with New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and Rugby Australia (RA) announcing today a six-week Sky Super Rugby Trans Tasman tournament which will kick off on May 14.
Mo'unga, Smith back as ABs make changes
Mo'unga, Smith back as All Blacks make changes for Pumas
Richie Mo'unga will be at first five and Aaron Smith returns at halfback in a near full-strength All Blacks team for their first Tri Nations clash against the Pumas.
Namesake horse gifted to NB rugby stalwart’s widow
Rugby stalwart’s widow ‘privileged’ to become part owner of namesake horse
A grey gelding named to honour late New Brighton rugby stalwart Ceddy Smith has rekindled his widow’s love of horses after she was surprised to be gifted a part share.
Crusaders to face Highlanders first up
Crusaders to face Highlanders first up
The Crusaders will open their Super Rugby Aotearoa campaign next year with a game against the Highlanders.
All Blacks legends copping it over red card response
All Blacks legends copping it over red card response
A pair of All Blacks legends have been slammed for their "disgraceful" response over the twin red cards shown in Bledisloe IV.
Canterbury claim crucial victory over Tasman
Canterbury claim crucial victory over Tasman
Canterbury have gone the right way about staving off relegation from the Mitre 10 Cup Premiership.
Wallabies stun All Blacks in controversial test
Wallabies stun All Blacks in controversial test
Drama, controversy, off the ball cheap shots, two red cards and a stunning Wallabies upset. This match had it all.
All Blacks ring changes for Bledisloe clash
All Blacks ring changes for Bledisloe clash
Four new players are set to make their All Blacks test debut in the fourth Bledisloe Cup clash against the Wallabies on Saturday.
'Magpie' woman arrested after Crusaders rugby ring theft
'Magpie' woman arrested after Crusaders rugby ring theft
A one-of-a-kind Crusaders ring stolen from outside the storied rugby franchise's Christchurch headquarters has been returned.
Mo'unga magic drives All Blacks to record victory
Mo'unga magic drives All Blacks to record victory
The All Blacks served up a Halloween nightmare for an inexperienced Wallabies side, romping to a record 43-5 victory in the Tri-Nations opener and claiming the Bledisloe Cup for an 18th year in a row.
Worth the 15-year wait: Otago beat Canterbury
Worth the 15-year wait: Otago beat Canterbury
Otago has scored its first win against Canterbury in 15 years with a 23-16 victory over the red-and-blacks in Christchurch.