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Rob Penney with the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific trophy. Photo: Getty Images

Coach Rob Penney signs contract extension with Crusaders

After leading the Crusaders to a record 13th Super Rugby title, Rob Penney has had his contract extended to the end of next season, but he is resigned to losing All Blacks captain Scott Barrett for 2026.

Canterbury stint shaped Lions star

Lions first-five Finn Russell honed his catch-pass skills during his brief time in Canterbury....

Canterbury stint helped shape Lions star

St Andrew’s College director of sport John Haggart is not surprised that British and Irish Lions star Finn Russell’s playmaking skills are becoming the story of the Lions tour.

Rugby player banned for 28 matches after cowardly king hit

The rugby player who sucker-punched an opponent in a Christchurch club game has been banned for 28 matches - effectively ruling him out of the sport for two years.

Marist channelling spirit of '85 ahead of final

Marist Albion centre Angus Hammett spots a gap during his side’s 60-23 preliminary final win over...

Marist Albion channelling spirit of '85 ahead of Metro premier final

Forty years after their famous title-winning season in 1985, a Marist Albion team with deep ties to the club’s past will take on Linwood in the Metro premier final on Sunday.

What is Rugby360?

Ardie Savea and Scott Robertson at an All Blacks training session. Photo: Getty Images

What is Rugby360? And could the All Blacks be involved?

If the All Blacks have been approached to take part in the Rugby360 competition, vice-captain Ardie Savea and coach Scott Robertson are certainly not letting on.

Mealamu opens up about health issues

Keven Mealamu in hospital last year. Photo: Supplied

Former All Black opens up about heart health issues after collapsing last year

Former All Blacks hooker Keven Mealamu has given an update on his heart condition after collapsing at the gym last year and his new role on the board of Creative New Zealand.

Robertson praises All Blacks effort

All Black debutant Brodie McAlister scores the decisive try against the French in Hamilton. Photo...

Robertson praises All Blacks effort

It wasn't always pretty - and sometimes downright frustrating - but the All Blacks are off to a three-win start to the season.

All Blacks complete series sweep against France

Du'Plessis Kirifi celebrates after scoring the go-ahead try against France. Photo: Getty Images

All Blacks complete series sweep against France

The All Blacks have come from behind to beat France 29-19 in the third and final test in Hamilton, completing a 3-0 series sweep for the hosts.

Kaikorai survive late surge to win Dunedin premier final

Kaikorai celebrate winning the Speight's Championship Shield at Forsyth Barr Stadium this...

Kaikorai survive late surge to win Dunedin premier final

Kaikorai clinched a 46-41 win against Harbour to claim the Championship Shield at Forsyth Barr Stadium this afternoon.

CBHS eye unbeaten finish ahead of playoffs

Flanker Jonty Leary makes a break for Christchurch Boys' High. PHOTO: THOMAS BIRD

Christchurch Boys' High eye unbeaten finish ahead of premiership playoffs

The two frontrunners in the Miles Toyota Premiership will finally meet in the last match before the semi-finals.

Bulls serve up fresh approach for playoff

Linwood's Saliosi Rova and PJ Palamo combine to tackle a Sydenham attacker. PHOTO: TIM O'CONNELL

Bulls serve up fresh approach for playoff

Linwood are taking a novel build-up into the preliminary finals of the Metro premier competition on Saturday.

Rugby teams lace up in yellow for child cancer

The yellow laces will be worn to remember Lachie Sutherland who died in 2020 after a battle with...

Rugby teams lace up in yellow for child cancer campaign in Lachie’s memory

Rugby teams around the country will sport bright yellow shoelaces this weekend to remember a Christchurch boy who died from cancer five years ago.

Scott Robertson makes changes for All Blacks test

Scott Robertson makes changes for All Blacks test

Scott Robertson's team has a heavy Chiefs influence for the game against France in Hamilton on Saturday, with Damian McKenzie starting in place of an injured Beauden Barrett.

All Blacks find rhythm against France in Wellington

Rieko Ioane celebrates a try with Jordie Barrett. Photo: Getty Images

All Blacks find rhythm against France in Wellington

The All Blacks have crushed France 43-17 in front of a sold out crowd in the second test in Wellington to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three match series.

Miller powers Black Ferns to victory over Australia

A second-half clinic in the capital has helped the Black Ferns see off the Wallaroos in style, as they get set to take on the world.

O'Connor swaps black and red for green and gold

James O'Connor is part of the Wallabies squad again. Photo: Getty Images

O'Connor swaps black and red for green and gold

Fourteen years after being a no-show for a World Cup team photo-shoot, James O'Connor was never going to miss one for the Wallabies' squad to face the British & Irish Lions.

Cowardly king hit leads to expulsion

$The video shows a Christchurch player running in to a fracas and then landing a king hit punch on...$

Watch: Cowardly king hit leads to expulsion from Christchurch rugby club

Two Christchurch rugby club members have been kicked out of their club after a brawl which involved a king hit from behind.

Barrett's injury all but locks Holland in

All Blacks captain Scott Barrett braces for the tackle of French defender Tyler Duguid during the...

Barrett's injury all but locks Holland in

Rough news for the All Blacks captain is likely to lead to more opportunities for a Highlanders gentle giant.

Scott Barrett to miss rest of France series

All Blacks captain Scott Barrett is out of the French series with injury. Photo: Getty...

Scott Barrett to miss rest of France series

All Blacks captain Scott Barrett has been ruled out of the rest of test series against France with a calf tear.

Dunedin semifinals set after triple playoff upsets

Southern took on Dunedin in the Dunedin premier rugby quarterfinal at Kettle Park today. Photo:...

Dunedin semifinals set after triple playoff upsets

There will be two relatively unexpected semifinals after a day of upsets in the Dunedin division 1 club rugby competition.

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