All Blacks find rhythm against France in Wellington
The All Blacks have crushed France 43-17 in front of a sold out crowd in the second test in Wellington to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three match series.
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Miller powers Black Ferns to victory over Australia
Miller powers Black Ferns to victory over Australia
A second-half clinic in the capital has helped the Black Ferns see off the Wallaroos in style, as they get set to take on the world.
O'Connor swaps black and red for green and gold
O'Connor swaps black and red for green and gold
Fourteen years after being a no-show for a World Cup team photo-shoot, James O'Connor was never going to miss one for the Wallabies' squad to face the British & Irish Lions.
Cowardly king hit leads to expulsion
Watch: Cowardly king hit leads to expulsion from Christchurch rugby club
Two Christchurch rugby club members have been kicked out of their club after a brawl which involved a king hit from behind.
Barrett's injury all but locks Holland in
Barrett's injury all but locks Holland in
Rough news for the All Blacks captain is likely to lead to more opportunities for a Highlanders gentle giant.
Scott Barrett to miss rest of France series
Scott Barrett to miss rest of France series
All Blacks captain Scott Barrett has been ruled out of the rest of test series against France with a calf tear.
Dunedin semifinals set after triple playoff upsets
Dunedin semifinals set after triple playoff upsets
There will be two relatively unexpected semifinals after a day of upsets in the Dunedin division 1 club rugby competition.
'I'm stoked': Blackadder sticking with Crusaders
'I'm stoked': Blackadder sticking with Crusaders
Former All Black Ethan Blackadder has re-signed with the Crusaders and New Zealand Rugby until 2026.
All Blacks in Dunedin for sold-out test
All Blacks in Dunedin for sold-out test
The All Blacks have touched down for their first test of the season - a sold-out clash with France at Forsyth Barr Stadium.
Rugby club to celebrate 100-year milestone
Rugby club to celebrate 100-year milestone
Registrations from as far away as Australia and Canada have flown in for Hampstead Rugby Club’s centennial celebrations from July 4 to 6.
Defending champs eliminated from playoff race
Defending champs eliminated from playoff race
Green Island are gone.
Hooker’s key to longevity: Few beers, physio, swimming with sons
Hooker’s key to longevity: Few beers, physio, swimming with sons
Rowan O’Gorman is in his 25th season of premier rugby, and even after notching another remarkable milestone the veteran hooker shows no sign of slowing down.
Final round drama looms in playoff race
Final round drama looms in playoff race
Three teams are still in the hunt for top spot in the Metro premier competition with one round to go, while the last playoff place is still up for grabs.
The French will be strong - Will Jordan
The French will be strong - Will Jordan
All Blacks and Crusaders fullback Will Jordan insists France will be hard to beat in the three-test series, despite leaving plenty of their top players at home.
100 games, a trophy and very happy grandparents
100 games, a trophy and very happy grandparents
Nothing was going to stop Waihora flanker Bailey Clark from bringing up his 100th division 1 game in the combined country rugby final at the weekend.
Fans get up close and personal with the Crusaders
Fans get up close and personal with the Crusaders
A hero's welcome greeted the triumphant Crusaders after they restored their Super Rugby supremacy.
All Blacks squad named
All Blacks squad named
Scott Barrett returns as All Blacks captain, with Ardie Savea and Jordie Barrett as his vice-captains.
Call-up for Manu Samoa sees another code switch for Lam
Call-up for Manu Samoa sees another code switch for Lam
Canterbury rugby league convert Joel Lam has made a surprise pivot back to union after being named in the Manu Samoa squad to play Scotland next month.
Chiefs can claim title in future, says departing coach
Chiefs can claim title in future, says departing coach
Departing Chiefs coach Clayton McMillan said the team could claim a future Super Rugby Pacific title despite losing in the final for the third season in a row.
Penney tight-lipped on future as Crusaders coach
Penney tight-lipped on future as Crusaders coach
Crusaders coach Rob Penney refused to be drawn on his future at the team's helm after leading his side to the Super Rugby Pacific title with victory over the Chiefs on Saturday.