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Scott Barrett out for Bledisloe Cup test

Scott Barrett out of Bledisloe Cup test

Scott Robertson has been forced to replace All Blacks and Crusaders captain Scott Barrett for the Bledisloe Cup opener at Eden Park on Saturday.

Halfback stocks replenished ahead of Bledisloe Cup

Roigard, Ratima boost halfback stocks for Bledisloe Cup

Finally, Scott Robertson was able to open a press conference with some good injury news.

Otago Spirit win Championship final against Northland

Charlotte Va'afusuaga scored the fifth try for the Otago Spirit against the Northland Kauri in...

Otago Spirit win Championship final against Northland

The Otago Spirit are heading back to the Farah Palmer Cup Premiership.

Otago stun Canterbury to take home Shield

Lucas Casey celebrates after scoring a try during today's NPC match between Canterbury and Otago...

Otago stun Canterbury to take home Shield

Otago fought valiantly against Canterbury to win 38-36 in Christchurch this afternoon.

Canada crush Black Ferns

It's NZ's first loss in a World Cup since 2014 and the Black Ferns will need to lift again for a bronze medal match at Twickenham on Sunday.

Crusaders fans face 40% membership price hike

The memberships cover three games at the old Apollo Projects Stadium and 4 at the new One NZ...

Crusaders fans face 40% membership price hike

Crusaders fans are questioning their loyalty after membership prices for the next season at the new Christchurch stadium revealed a 40 percent increase.

George Bell to start in shield clash

George Bell scoring the game-winning try for Canterbury. Photo: Getty Images

George Bell added to starting lineup for Cantebury's shield clash

Canterbury's Ranfurly Shield hero George Bell is back in the starting lineup for Saturday's defence of the Log o' Wood against Otago.

Win for Black Ferns in World Cup quarter-final

Win for Black Ferns in World Cup quarter-final

The Black Ferns' Rugby World Cup title defence remains alive after they claimed a 46-17 quarterfinal victory over the Springbok Women in Exeter.

Record loss for All Blacks against Springboks

Leroy Carter of the All Blacks charges forward during the Rugby Championship match against the...

Record loss for All Blacks against Springboks

The All Blacks have fallen to a 43-10 loss to South Africa in their Rugby Championship clash in Wellington, their biggest ever defeat.

Tense win strengthens Otago's claim on home playoff spot

Christian Lio-Willie of Otago evades a tackle in the NPC match against Taranaki at Forsyth Barr...

Tense win strengthens Otago's claim on home playoff spot

Otago consolidated their spot in second place with a tense 28-26 win against Taranaki at Forsyth Barr Stadium this afternoon.

Sevens star replaces axed All Blacks winger

Leroy Carter of the All Blacks during a New Zealand All Blacks training session at North Harbour...

Sevens star replaces axed All Blacks winger

Former sevens star Leroy Carter will become the ninth new cap of 2025 when he plays for the All Blacks against the Springboks on Saturday night.

Family of critically injured teenager at his bedside

The family of a critically injured Southland under-19 rugby player who fell off a roof after returning from a tournament in Christchurch are keeping a bedside vigil in hospital.

Is Richie McCaw back to help the All Blacks?

Is Richie McCaw back to help the All Blacks?

Crusaders legend and two-time World Cup-winning captain Richie McCaw is back with the All Blacks, but his role with the team is unclear.

Codie Taylor to miss second test against South Africa

The All Blacks will have to do without Crusaders hooker Codie Taylor during next weekend's second test against South Africa.

Crusaders halfback set to make All Blacks debut

Crusaders halfback set to make All Blacks debut

Crusaders halfback Kyle Preston is poised to make his All Blacks debut off the bench against the Springboks at Eden Park on Saturday.

Former Crusaders, Highlanders flanker farewelled

Former Crusaders, Highlanders flanker Shane Christie farewelled

Former Crusaders and Highlanders flanker Shane Christie has been remembered as a courageous leader and a staunch advocate for player welfare at his funeral service in Nelson.