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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.

Former Wallabies half-back had 30 concussions

Former Wallaby Brett Sheehan (second from left), flanked by (from left) former All Blacks Justin...

South Island-based former Wallabies half-back on life after 30 concussions

After a career in the NRL and Super Rugby, former Wallabies half-back Brett Sheehan was just 41 when he was told he had the brain of a 65-year-old.

Southland win Ranfurly Shield for first time since 2011

Fletcher Morgan of Southland celebrates after scoring a try during the NPC/Ranfurly Shield match...

Southland win Ranfurly Shield for first time since 2011

The Ranfurly Shield is heading back to Southland.

Otago Spirit run away against Tasman

Naomi Sopoaga scored two tries for Otago against Northland. File photo: Getty

Otago Spirit run away against Tasman

You cannot keep a bronco harnessed for long.

Tamaiti Williams re-signs for Crusaders

Tamaiti Williams re-signs for Crusaders, Canterbury

Prop Tamaiti Williams has re-signed with NZ Rugby, the Crusaders and Canterbury through to the end of 2029.

Big double-header at the Rangiora Showgrounds

Canterbury will take centre stage against Manawatu in the NPC at 2:05pm. Photo: Canterbury Rugby

Big double-header at the Rangiora Showgrounds

A festival of rugby will be held at the Rangiora Showgrounds on Saturday, as North Canterbury face Ellesmere and Canterbury take on Manawatu in the NPC.