Rugby
Remembering Waka Nathan
Sam previews this weekend's All Blacks v Springboks, more on the America's Cup palava, the ramifications from the Black Caps abandoning their Pakistan tour, and tonight is the series decider for the… Audio
"There was also a question of representing the black and coloured people of South Africa"
Rugby legend Sir Bryan Williams made All Blacks rugby history as the first player of Pasifika blood to play in Apartheid-era South Africa in the early 1970s. He talks to Sonia Yee about the cultural… Audio
Manawatu Rugby leading the way in gender equality
Manawatu Rugby is proud of the inclusiveness they've brought to the union and what it means for their players.
Tai Tokerau rugby clubs, Māori health providers team up to vaccinate
It's game on in Tai Tokerau, where rugby clubs and Māori health providers are teaming up to make Northland the first province with 90 percent of people vaccinated against Covid-19.
A new initiative… Audio
Heartland Rugby Championship returns after Covid-19 hiatus
After an extended absence rugby's Heartland Championship returns on Saturday afternoon.
New Zealand's 12 smallest provincial unions haven't played for almost two years as a result of the Covid-19… Audio
Police confirm investigation into rugby player exemptions
An update on our earlier story now regarding the NPC rugby unions who wrongly obtained exemptions for players to travel out of Auckland's level 4 lockdown.
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Rugby player exemptions case dealt with by police
The case of the NPC rugby players who wrongly obtained exemptions to travel out of Auckland's level 4 lockdown is now in the hands of police, MBIE has confirmed. Video, Audio
North Otago finally start their Meads Cup defence
After an extended absence rugby's Heartland Championship returns on Saturday afternoon.
Sports commentator Sam Ackerman
The All Blacks have made a massive 12 changes to the starting 15 that beat Argentina last week - and will still be odds on to do it again. But Sam says it's risky, all momentum gone and this is the… Audio
ACC injuries in rugby
A study of ACC claims from rugby players aged from just five years old, to 40 years old, has tallied up the number of injury claims in what's historically been the nation's favourite game. It's found… Audio
Mud & Blood - Rugby teams in Westland battle for sacred shield
Tradition meets passion as four South Westland teams compete for the region's foremost rugby prize, the Woodham Shield. The 71st year saw Fox - Franz - Haast take on Whataroa in this year's final… Video, Audio
Mud & Blood - Rugby teams in Westland battle for sacred shield
Tradition meets passion as four South Westland teams compete for the region's foremost rugby prize, the Woodham Shield. The 71st year saw Fox - Franz - Haast take on Whataroa in this year's final…
AudioMud and Blood released on RNZ today
Westland farmer, rugby enthusiast and touch judge Gary McCrae talks about the 71-year-old Woodham Shield rugby competition that features in the new RNZ documentary Mud & Blood. Audio
Springbok tour research: how does history interpret?
Sunday marks the fortieth anniversary of the notorious 'flour-bomb' incident at Eden Park, when violence erupted outside the ground where the third and deciding rugby test between the All Blacks and… Video, Audio
12-a-side rugby tournament proposed for next year
Plans have been unveiled for a new 12-a-side rugby competition proposed to take place in England next August.
Performing in the shadow of a legend: Brandon Jack's story
Brandon Jack carried the weight of legacy when he played 28 games with the Sydney Swans. He tackles the sports mad culture that nearly broke him in his new book. Audio
Ian Foster reappointed All Blacks coach, team heads to Australia
The All Blacks will head to Australia later in the week for the third Bledisloe match and the Rugby Championship.
They were roundly criticised by Rugby Australia and SANZAR for not getting on their… Audio
Rennie "bloody angry" over All Blacks no show
Australia coach Dave Rennie says he is "bloody angry" about New Zealand cancelling the teams' Bledisloe Cup match without telling the Wallabies.
Rugby: All Blacks scrap Perth plans for Bledisloe Cup test
The All Blacks have abandoned their plans to fly to Perth this weekend for the third Bledisloe Cup test - but say they remain committed to playing out the Rugby Championship.
The team was due to… Audio
Kefu recovering after surgery
Tonga coach Toutai Kefu has had surgery and is recovering well after suffering serious injuries in a violent attack by intruders in Brisbane, his daughter said.
