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New role for returning Hammett

Mark Hammett will officially start as St Thomas of Canterbury College's new director of rugby...

New director of rugby role for Mark Hammett after long Covid recovery

Former All Blacks and Crusaders hooker Mark Hammett has returned to St Thomas of Canterbury College as director of rugby to oversee the school’s programme.

England claim win over All Blacks

England's Fraser Dingwall runs in to score against the All Blacks. Photo: Reuters

England claim win over All Blacks

A pumped-up England rallied from 12-0 down with 25 unanswered points and a powerful finish to beat a ragged New Zealand 33-19 at Twickenham.

Scott Barrett to take non-playing sabbatical

Scott Barrett to take non-playing sabbatical

Crusaders star and All Blacks captain Scott Barrett will sit out most of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season after exercising a clause in his contract to take a non-playing sabbatical.

Crusaders name squad for first season in new stadium

David Havili will captain the Crusaders' 38-man squad next season. Photo: Getty Images

Crusaders name squad for first season in new stadium

The Crusaders squad for the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season includes a mix of seasoned campaigners and six rising stars who have earned full contracts.

Beauden Barrett offers to help Irish opponent fight red card

Tadhg Beirne of Ireland and Beauden Barrett of New Zealand after the Gallagher Cup match between...

Beauden Barrett offers to help Irish opponent fight red card

All Blacks first-five Beauden Barrett has offered to help Tadhg Beirne fight a potential ban, after the Irish lock was red-carded for an incident early in their test match in Chicago.

Young talent signs Warriors deal

Talented young Cantabrian signs Warriors deal

Last year Rene Frame was playing first XV rugby for Selwyn Schools. This week he was in Auckland after being snapped up by the Warriors' under-19 side.

Who was the speedster under the Larry the Lamb mask?

Canterbury mascot Larry the Lamb stormed to victory in the mascot race at half-time of the NPC...

Who was the speedster under the Larry the Lamb mask?

Canterbury’s Larry the Lamb stormed to victory in the mascot race during the half-time show at Saturday’s NPC final - but there was a good reason for that.

Girls’ rugby the focus for first female president

Girls’ rugby the focus for first female president

Growing girls’ rugby at Darfield is a top priority for new president Kelly McIlroy - the first woman to hold the role in the club’s 122-year history.

Celebrating team turned away from bar

Celebrating team turned away from bar

Mid Canterbury players had their victory celebrations dampened when they were refused entry to a local bar after their Meads Cup final victory.

Canterbury to host all-southern NPC final against Otago

Ngane Punivai scored Canterbury's opening try. Photo: Martin Hunter/action press

Canterbury to host all-southern NPC final against Otago

Christchurch it is.

Baby on way for Ethan de Groot and wife

Highlanders hero Ethan de Groot is preparing for his biggest test yet.

Tupaea shines as All Blacks beat Wallabies

All Blacks centre Quinn Tupaea celebrates scoring a try against the Wallabies at Optus Stadium in...

Tupaea shines as All Blacks beat Wallabies

Quinn Tupaea scored two tries in an assured display at centre as the All Blacks finished the Rugby Championship on a high, beating the Wallabies 28-14 in Perth.

Canterbury head coach Marty Bourke resigns

Canterbury head coach Marty Bourke to step down at end of season

Marty Bourke has decided to step down as Canterbury head coach at the end of the NPC season.

All Blacks hold off Wallabies fightback to retain Bledisloe Cup

All Black Cam Roigard scores a try and Ethan de Groot celebrates during tonight's Bledisloe Cup...

All Blacks hold off Wallabies fightback to retain Bledisloe Cup

Cam Roigard scored two tries on his return from injury as the All Blacks held off a Wallabies fightback to prevail 33-24.

All Blacks hold off Wallabies to retain Bledisloe Cup

Cam Roigard scored two tries on his return from injury as the All Blacks held off a Wallabies fightback to prevail 33-24.

Light Bears ready for 'once in a lifetime' final

Centre Ryan McNulty dives over for the Light Bears' first try in their 23-7 semi-final win over...

Light Bears ready for 'once in a lifetime' clash at Eden Park

The High School Old Boys Light Bears captain has given his troops a clear message ahead of their U85kg National Club Cup final, which will be played before the All Blacks test at Eden Park on Saturday.