Rugby World Cup
TVNZ/ Spark deal: Big risk but will it pay off?
Opinion - Spark has a huge opportunity to shake up pay TV - but it needs to get sports streaming right, writes Peter Griffin.
Rural communities worried about missing out on RWC
Spark and TVNZ have secured the rights to broadcast the Rugby World Cup, but only seven of the 40 matches will be on free-to-air TV - the rest will require a high-speed internet connection. Video, Audio
TVNZ/Spark deal: Eyes on the RWC prize
Mediawatch - For the first time, fans who want every Rugby World Cup game live will have to pay to watch it online. Is it a significant moment for the way we watch our sport? Audio
Spark and TVNZ have secured rights to broadcast the 2019 Rugby World Cup
Spark and TVNZ have secured rights to broadcast the 2019 Rugby World Cup
TVNZ gets back in the Games
Mediawatch - Colin Peacock asks why TVNZ decided to go for gold with the Games coverage again this year and if it's a sign of things to come for other live sports, including the Rugby World Cup. Audio
Some fans happy Sky's RWC rights unlikely
Some rugby fans say they are happy that Sky has lost its preferred bidder status to screen the Rugby World Cup as it could mean the tournament will return to free-to-air broadcast.
Rugby World Cup rights loss devastating for Sky TV
The pay TV company isn't the preferred bidder for the New Zealand broadcasting rights, which has been described as another nail in the coffin for Sky Television. Audio
Five biggest questions if Sky loses the Rugby World Cup rights
Sky TV could lose the rights to the Rugby World Cup, so what does this mean for Sky and will streamed games be reliable? Max Towle tackles the tough questions surrounding the saga. Comments
Sky may lose 2019 Rugby World Cup rights
Sky Television says it will possibly lose the rights to broadcast the next Rugby World Cup.
Sport: Cook Islands admit 'bitter-sweet' feeling after RWC reprieve
The Cook Islands Rugby Union Executive will meet today to plan the way forward after a World Rugby investigation overturned their World Cup qualifying defeat by Tahiti last year.
World Rugby investigates World Cup qualifier result
World Rugby will investigate the circumstances around Belgium's World Cup qualifying win over Spain yesterday.
Cheika's ultimatum if he loses World Cup
Australia face a double-or-nothing deal at next year's Rugby World Cup: win it or return without a coach.
Uruguay on way to fourth Rugby World Cup
Uruguay qualified for their fourth Rugby World Cup with a 32-31 win over Canada in Montevideo.
Airport turns Tongan fans away
Tongan rugby league fans say Auckland Airport's ban on welcoming players back to the city for the world cup semi-finals is racial discrimination.
South Africa ponder failed World Cup bid
Black humour was the only refuge for South African rugby officials after they lost out in the vote to stage the 2023 World Cup, a global event the nation had been convinced was in the bag.
France to host 2023 World Cup
France will host the 2023 Rugby World Cup after the council of the sport's governing body went against the recommendations of an extensive evaluation report in a secret ballot.
South Africa expected to win 2023 World Cup bid
South Africa is expected to win the right to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup when World Rugby decides in London tonight.
Kiwis face tough Tongan RLWC test in Hamilton
It's been weeks of waiting, but tomorrow night, one of the most anticipated matches of the Rugby League World Cup kicks off. New Zealand takes on Tonga, hot on the heals of last weekend's Samoa versus… Audio
Black Ferns flying home triumphant after beating England
Halfback Kendra Cocksedge talks to John Campbell about the team's World Cup win, and about returning home to normal life. Video, Audio
Black Ferns into Rugby World Cup semi-finals
The Black Ferns have qualified for the semi-finals of the Rugby World Cup in Ireland following a 48-5 win over Canada in their final pool game.
