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.
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Family of critically injured teenager at his bedside
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
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
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
Southland win Ranfurly Shield for first time since 2011
The Ranfurly Shield is heading back to Southland.
Otago Spirit run away against Tasman
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
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.
Former Highlanders and Crusaders flanker dies
Former Highlanders and Crusaders flanker dies
Former Highlanders and Crusaders flanker Shane Christie has died in Nelson aged 39.
Highlanders, Crusaders to clash in 2026 Super Rugby opener
Highlanders, Crusaders to clash in 2026 Super Rugby opener
The opening game of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season has been confirmed - and it is a big one.
Black Ferns, Spain ignore odds, as RWC opener beckons
Black Ferns, Spain ignore odds, as RWC opener beckons
One team are the defending champions, the other are ranked 13th in the world.
Otago grab confident win against Counties
Otago grab confident win against Counties
Otago are right where they want to be as they close on the round-robin mid-point.
Argentina claim historic win over All Blacks
Argentina claim historic win over All Blacks
Argentina have made history by beating the All Blacks on home soil for the first time in Buenos Aires this morning.
Top 4 beckons for victorious CGHS
Top 4 beckons for victorious Christchurch Girls’ High
Christchurch Girls’ High School sealed its fifth straight Top 4 appearance with a commanding 75-12 win over St Hilda’s Collegiate in Saturday’s South Island final.
All Black tribute for late great uncle
All Black tribute for late great uncle
Crusaders legend Justin Marshall has paid tribute to his great uncle, former All Black Lloyd Ashby, who has died aged 94.
CHBS not resting on their laurels
Christchurch Boys’ High not resting on their laurels ahead of first XV final
Despite sealing the Miles Toyota Premiership title with their biggest win over Christ’s College in a decade, Christchurch Boys’ High have had to quickly refocus on Saturday's South Island first XV final.
Barrett back to lead All Blacks for Pumas clash
Barrett back to lead All Blacks for Pumas clash
Crusader Scott Barrett has returned from injury to lead the All Blacks, as coach Scott Robertson makes nine changes for the first test against the Pumas.