Will Jordan claims record as All Blacks overrun Italy
Wing Will Jordan scored a hat-trick to become the All Blacks' all-time leading tryscorer, as the hosts outclassed Italy 47-17 in front of a sold-out crowd in Wellington.
Rugby
Kaikorai, Harbour locked in for Dunedin final rematch
Kaikorai, Harbour locked in for Dunedin final rematch
There will be a familiar look to the Dunedin division 1 club rugby final next week.
All Blacks pip French to claim first test under Rennie
All Blacks pip French to claim first test under Rennie
The All Blacks have overcome a rusty start and a yellow card to pip France 34-32 in front of almost 30,000 fans in Christchurch and give coach Dave Rennie a victory in his first test in charge.
Injured Tuipulotu to miss All Blacks test against France
Injured Tuipulotu to miss All Blacks test against France
All Blacks lock Patrick Tuipulotu has been ruled out of tonight's Nations Championship opener against France in Christchurch due to a calf injury.
Dunedin premier rugby quarterfinal wrap-up
Dunedin premier rugby quarterfinal wrap-up
Harbour upset Kaikorai 36-15 at Bishopscourt to seal a spot in the Dunedin division 1 semifinals.
Matatū triumph over Manawa despite second-half stumble
Matatū triumph over Manawa despite second-half stumble
Matatū took five minutes to give themselves a safety net.
Baxter embracing rapid rise to Super Rugby
Baxter embracing rapid rise to Super Rugby
Lincoln’s Poppy Baxter is among the youngest contracted rugby players in the country this year, but the 18-year-old fullback is trying to keep a level head as her career accelerates.
Milestones on and off the field for Waihora stalwart
Milestones on and off the field for Waihora stalwart
On Friday last week, Ryan Koning was in hospital for the birth of his first child, Macie.
Poff calls time on whirlwind rugby career
Poff calls time on whirlwind rugby career
Lyttelton player-coach Jonathan Poff ended his rugby career in perfect style on Saturday.
Super Rugby changes: longer season, new-look finals
Super Rugby changes: longer season, new-look finals
Super Rugby Pacific has confirmed a revamped competition structure for the 2027 season featuring an expanded regular season and a new high-stakes finals series, following the demise of Moana Pasifika.
Dunedin premier rugby round 14 wrap-up
Dunedin premier rugby round 14 wrap-up
The playoffs are all set.
Milestone match ends in success for Brunton
Milestone match ends in success for Brunton
Lyttelton lock Levi Brunton celebrated his 100th game for the club with a crucial 31-25 victory over New Brighton last weekend.
Crusaders baggage man still clocking up the miles
Crusaders baggage man still clocking up the miles
The walls of John Miles’ office at Rugby Park are adorned with 21 years of Crusaders history.
Havili heading for Japan
Havili heading for Japan
Crusaders captain David Havili, who was overlooked for the All Blacks squad named on Monday, is leaving New Zealand rugby.
Hurricanes thrash Chiefs in Super Rugby final
Hurricanes thrash Chiefs in Super Rugby final
The Hurricanes are Super Rugby champions for a second time, after storming to a 60-5 win over the Chiefs in the final in Wellington.
Dunedin premier rugby round 13 wrap-up
Dunedin premier rugby round 13 wrap-up
Harbour first five Rique Miln played a blinder in the drizzle at Bathgate Park.
Coach sees silver lining in Vipers' recent losing streak
Coach sees silver lining in Vipers' recent losing streak
University of Canterbury head coach Tim Belcher believes back-to-back losses could ultimately benefit his side, despite the Vipers slipping outside the top four with two rounds remaining in the regular season.
Finals hopes in the balance for Sumner
Finals hopes in the balance for Sumner
Sumner will need a win to keep their Metro Premiership finals hopes alive when they face Sydenham in a do-or-die clash on Saturday.
Cancer battle can’t stop milestone man
'I’ve just got to keep on smiling': Cancer battle can't stop milestone man
When West Melton front-rower Blair Colombus was diagnosed with cancer two years ago, one goal immediately went on his to-do list - reach 100 division one games.
Milestone blazer feels 'pretty good'
Milestone blazer feels 'pretty good' after devastating diagnosis
Thomas Cockburn is not letting a shock diagnosis get in the way of his life and achievements, having received his 100-game blazer from the Springston Rugby Club.