New names called up for All Blacks Rugby Championship squad
Crusaders halfback Kyle Preston has been included as injury cover in Scott Robertson's All Blacks Rugby Championship squad.
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Roigard ruled out for start of Rugby Championship
Cam Roigard ruled out for start of Rugby Championship
All Blacks halfback Cam Roigard will be sidelined for at least the first two rounds of the Rugby Championship.
Otago hold strong for gutsy win over Southland
Otago hold strong for gutsy win over Southland
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No mad Monday for try scoring hero
No mad Monday for try scoring hero
Mad Mondays are a traditional rite of passage for grand final-winning sports teams. But for try scoring hero Shun Miyake, he could not go overboard after his last-minute try won Marist Albion the Metro premier title.
Braydon Ennor re-signs with Crusaders
Braydon Ennor re-signs with Crusaders
The Crusaders have locked in nine-test All Blacks midfielder Braydon Ennor through to 2026.
Will Jordan gets engaged
'The perfect week away': Crusaders star gets engaged
Crusaders fullback Will Jordan and his long-term partner Mackenzie Webb have announced their engagement while on holiday in Fiji.
Penney signs contract extension with Crusaders
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
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
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 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?
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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.