Highlanders player died of natural causes: Coroner
Highlanders and Māori All Blacks player Connor Garden-Bachop died suddenly of natural causes, a coroner has found.
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Players show support for Savea in wake of Robertson sacking
Players show support for Savea in wake of Robertson sacking
Senior All Blacks have closed ranks around Ardie Savea after the superstar flanker bore the brunt of public backlash for head coach Scott Robertson's sacking.
Crusaders win sold out pre‑season clash
Crusaders win sold out pre‑season clash
The Crusaders' first run out of the year in a pre‑season clash against the Highlanders at Fraser Park in Timaru was a sell-out.
Crusaders midfielder moving to France
'A chapter I’ll treasure for the rest of my life': Crusaders midfielder moving to France
Crusaders midfielder Braydon Ennor will move to France at the end of the Super Rugby Pacific season.
Razor approached Tony Brown over ABs role
Razor approached Tony Brown over ABs role
Tony Brown has revealed he was sounded out about joining the All Blacks towards the end of Scott Robertson’s time with the team.
Dunedin snubbed for international rugby tour
Dunedin snubbed for international rugby tour
Three tests between the British and Irish Lions and Black Ferns next year will be played in Christchurch, Auckland, and Wellington.
Jamie Joseph needs 'time to digest' Scott Robertson's sacking
Jamie Joseph needs 'time to digest' Scott Robertson's sacking
Jamie Joseph says he is not in talks with New Zealand Rugby to replace the dumped Cantabrian Scott Robertson as All Blacks coach.
South Africa coach uses AI video to mock All Blacks
South Africa coach uses AI video to mock All Blacks
Outspoken Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus has taken to social media to address rumours of Tony Brown's links to the now vacant All Black coaching role.
Cantabrians react to Scott Robertson's ABs axing
Cantabrians react to Scott Robertson's ABs axing
There has been a mixed reaction in Canterbury to the shock axing of former All Blacks coach Scott Robertson.
Should Jamie Joseph be the next All Blacks coach?
Should Jamie Joseph be the next All Blacks coach?
Jamie Joseph looks like the leading contender to replace Scott Robertson as the next All Blacks coach.
Scott Robertson 'gutted' over ABs axing
Scott Robertson 'gutted' over ABs axing
Scott Robertson has been dumped as All Blacks coach, a move he says has left him feeling "gutted".
All Blacks coaching set-up under major pressure
All Blacks coaching set-up under major pressure
Something is rumbling in the All Blacks camp and it could have big ramifications for Scott Robertson.
Who’s in charge in 2026?
Who’s in charge of the premier club union, league sides in 2026?
Christchurch rugby union and league clubs are laying the groundwork for the 2026 season. Sam Coughlan looks at the coaches who will be leading the charge.
Sevu Reece to leave the Crusaders
Sevu Reece to leave the Crusaders after signing with French club side
Sevu Reece will leave the Crusaders at the end of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season after signing with French side Perpignan.
All Blacks to face France at new stadium
'Historic occasion': Razor excited to kick off All Blacks season at new stadium
The All Blacks will start their 2026 test season against France at Christchurch's new One New Zealand stadium.
Crusaders unveil jersey for next season
'Six provincial unions proudly represented': Crusaders unveil jersey for next season
Past and present players, including Dan Carter and Samuel Whitelock, have helped design the Crusaders' new 2026 Super Rugby jersey.
All Blacks wallop Wales
All Blacks wallop Wales
Winger Tom Rogers became the first Welshman to score a hat-trick of tries against the All Blacks, but his heroics were in vain as the visitors eased to a 52-26 victory.
Scott Robertson explains mass All Black changes
Scott Robertson explains mass All Black changes
Scott Robertson has said that the All Blacks have had a "strong review" this week after their 33-19 loss to England on Sunday morning.
Lincoln Uni named as sponsor of South Island Super Rugby Aupiki team
Lincoln Uni named as sponsor of South Island Super Rugby Aupiki team
Lincoln University has announced its sponsorship of Matatū, the South Island’s Super Rugby Aupiki team.
New role for returning Hammett
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.