Rugby

Three men charged after a Pōneke rugby player was bashed have all either been discharged without conviction or had their charges dismissed.

Sevens players Sarah Hirini and Portia Woodman have been named in the Black Ferns lineup to take on Japan at Eden Park on Saturday.

Wellington has taken the Ranfurly Shield off Hawke's Bay with a 19-12 victory in Napier.

There was a time when Australia and New Zealand's battle for the Bledisloe Cup was almost a de facto world championship, but that's not the case now.

All Blacks fullback Jordie Barrett has shrugged off media indifference in AFL-obsessed Melbourne in the lead-up to Thursday's clash with the Wallabies.

Analysis - The Silver Lake investment deal has surpisingly eventuated in a trickle down of funds to provincial rugby unions, but the question remains how will they use it, writes Jamie Wall. Video

The two most successful teams in the history of the women's provincial rugby competition will meet in the final of the Farah Palmer Cup tomorrow.

The All Blacks revived their Rugby Championship campaign with a big win against Argentina over the weekend, but they now turn their attention to a different piece of silverware.

The All Backs' win in Hamilton on Saturday will have steadied the nerves of the players, the coach and NZ Rugby - not too mention overwrought fans, pundits and commentators who reacted badly in the…

Opinion - If Los Pumas did not play to win over the weekend, as one All Black has suggested, Ian Foster's men are in for a rude awakening in Hamilton, writes Jamie Wall. Video

Canterbury centre Charntay Poko is feeling refreshed heading into this weekend's Farah Palmer Cup semi-final against Wellington now that the rugby league season is over.

Black Ferns and Canterbury stalwart Kendra Cocksedge has announced her impending retirement from all rugby.