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Poor results lead to changes in under-20 programme

Poor returns from the past two world junior championships tournaments have resulted in changes to the New Zealand under-20 rugby programme.

Weekend of sport: Get out and support your team

Canterbury United Pride will welcome WaiBop United to English Park on Saturday.

Weekend of sport: Get out and support your team

With a busy weekend of sport ahead, Jacob Page look at what's in store for Canterbury representative and club teams.

Coast to Coast champs hungry to defend titles

Simone Maier at the Kathmandu Coast to Coast finish line earlier this year.

Coast to Coast champs hungry to defend titles

Dougal Allan and Simone Maier are determined to be the first to cross the finish line of the famous 243km adventure race again in February.

School cricketers make their mark at national tournament

Medbury School's cricket team celebrate their national title at Lincoln. Photo: Ken Baker...

School cricketers make their mark at national tournament

The Medbury first XI won the national primary school cricket tournament on Wednesday.

Young athlete eyes up more Paralympic medals

William Stedman wants medals in both track and field at next year's Tokyo Paralympics.

Young athlete eyes up more Paralympic medals

Christchurch track and field star William Stedman will vie for medals in two disciplines at the Tokyo Paralympics next year.

Brown at Highlanders for three seasons

Tony Brown may not be coaching the All Blacks but he will be involved with the Highlanders for the next three seasons.

TV's Colbert trains like an All Black

Stephen Colbert was carried off the field after an 'intense' rugby lesson with two All Black greats during his recent trip here.

Christchurch college finally in Gillette Cup

St Andrew's College will play in the Gillette Cup national tournament for the first time next month.

Christchurch college finally in Gillette Cup

After 18 years of missing the cut, St Andrew's College will compete at the Gillette Cup for the first time.

Mains gutted field for NZ coach so diluted

Former All Black coach Laurie Mains says the field for the new national coach has been gutted and he is disappointed top candidates have walked away.

Great coaches don't hang around waiting: Castle

Rugby Australia boss Raelene Castle has revealed the organisation made contact with Dave Rennie six months ago about the possibility of the Kiwi coach taking over at the Wallabies.

Loss of coaches a 'body blow': Highlanders boss

A body blow for the All Blacks.That's how longstanding Highlanders chief executive Roger Clark has described the loss of Jamie Joseph, Tony Brown and Dave Rennie to rival international teams.

Dave Rennie to coach Wallabies

Rugby Australia has announced the appointment of New Zealander Dave Rennie as head coach of the Wallabies.

Can Ferguson break up established attack?

Lockie Ferguson combines raw pace with accuracy and has been the Black Caps best bowler at this...

Can Ferguson break up established attack?

''I'm pretty sure we can't have a super over in a test match,'' Trent Boult quipped yesterday when asked if it was New Zealand's time to shine.

Joseph's Japan decision blow for NZR

Ex-Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph has decided to throw his lot in with the Japanese for the next four years and pass up a chance with the All Blacks.

Bulls half sets sights on Cook Islands World Cup berth

Canterbury Bulls and Hornby Panthers half Tevin Arona hopes to cap off a whirlwind month by helping Cook Islands qualify for the 2021 Rugby League World Cup.

Former CEO: The big mistake NZ Rugby made with Hansen

Steve Hansen and Warren Gatland have a history of fiery exchanges. Photo: Getty Images

Former CEO: The big mistake NZ Rugby made with Hansen

Former New Zealand Rugby CEO David Moffett believes Steve Hansen and his All Blacks coaching staff stayed on two years too long, and it cost them the Rugby World Cup.