Canterbury to host all-southern NPC final against Otago
Christchurch it is.
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Baby on way for Ethan de Groot and wife
Baby on way for Ethan de Groot and wife
Highlanders hero Ethan de Groot is preparing for his biggest test yet.
Tupaea shines as All Blacks beat Wallabies
Tupaea shines as All Blacks beat Wallabies
Quinn Tupaea scored two tries in an assured display at centre as the All Blacks finished the Rugby Championship on a high, beating the Wallabies 28-14 in Perth.
Canterbury head coach Marty Bourke resigns
Canterbury head coach Marty Bourke to step down at end of season
Marty Bourke has decided to step down as Canterbury head coach at the end of the NPC season.
All Blacks hold off Wallabies fightback to retain Bledisloe Cup
All Blacks hold off Wallabies fightback to retain Bledisloe Cup
Cam Roigard scored two tries on his return from injury as the All Blacks held off a Wallabies fightback to prevail 33-24.
All Blacks hold off Wallabies to retain Bledisloe Cup
All Blacks hold off Wallabies to retain Bledisloe Cup
Cam Roigard scored two tries on his return from injury as the All Blacks held off a Wallabies fightback to prevail 33-24.
Light Bears ready for 'once in a lifetime' final
Light Bears ready for 'once in a lifetime' clash at Eden Park
The High School Old Boys Light Bears captain has given his troops a clear message ahead of their U85kg National Club Cup final, which will be played before the All Blacks test at Eden Park on Saturday.
Scott Barrett out for Bledisloe Cup test
Scott Barrett out of Bledisloe Cup test
Scott Robertson has been forced to replace All Blacks and Crusaders captain Scott Barrett for the Bledisloe Cup opener at Eden Park on Saturday.
Halfback stocks replenished ahead of Bledisloe Cup
Roigard, Ratima boost halfback stocks for Bledisloe Cup
Finally, Scott Robertson was able to open a press conference with some good injury news.
Otago Spirit win Championship final against Northland
Otago Spirit win Championship final against Northland
The Otago Spirit are heading back to the Farah Palmer Cup Premiership.
Otago stun Canterbury to take home Shield
Otago stun Canterbury to take home Shield
Otago fought valiantly against Canterbury to win 38-36 in Christchurch this afternoon.
Canada crush Black Ferns
Canada crush Black Ferns
It's NZ's first loss in a World Cup since 2014 and the Black Ferns will need to lift again for a bronze medal match at Twickenham on Sunday.
Crusaders fans face 40% membership price hike
Crusaders fans face 40% membership price hike
Crusaders fans are questioning their loyalty after membership prices for the next season at the new Christchurch stadium revealed a 40 percent increase.
George Bell to start in shield clash
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
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
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
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
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.