Rugby
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.
Dave Bishop on 50 years of rugby refereeing
Dave 'Bish' Bishop's rugby refereeing career has taken him around the world, including three world cups. After 50 years on the field he's retired and following another of his life's passions. Audio
A record All Blacks win seen by just a few at Eden Park
Records were broken at Eden Park as the All Blacks defeated the Wallabies to secure the Bledisloe Cup trophy for another year but the celebrations will be tempered by what's next.
Ash Dixon leaving New Zealand rugby
New Zealand rugby is losing one of its most respected players as Ash Dixon heads to Japan to play in the new League One competition.
All Blacks admit they have to work harder
The All Blacks have pledged to work harder in the second Bledisloe Cup clash at Eden Park on Saturday to close out the series with a match to spare.
Wallabies aim to make history with Eden Park win over All Blacks
The Wallabies are hoping to make history when they take on the All Blacks at Eden Park on Saturday night.
Australia haven't triumphed at the ground in 35 years and the Auckland fortress will be home… Audio
Three changes to All Blacks lineup to take on Wallabies
There are three changes from the All Blacks starting lineup that played Fiji last month for Saturday's Bledisloe Cup Test against Australia at Eden Park.
The ‘49ers
An epic train journey for a game of rugby marks the end of an era. Produced by Julie Benjamin Audio
Tonga scrambling to make up the numbers for Cook Islands clash
Tonga is struggling to find enough players to take on the Cook Islands in Saturday's Rugby World Cup qualifying match in Auckland.
Samoa seal Rugby World Cup qualification over Tonga
Samoa have qualified for the 2023 Rugby World Cup after beating Tonga 37-15 in Kirikiriroa Hamilton this afternoon.
Women's rugby bounces back from Covid hit 2020
After a Covid hit 2019 season the Farah Palmer Cup women's rugby competition returns to its normal format, but has the rest of the women's game recovered.
Fans want to see All Blacks tested
Fiji took it to the All Blacks last week, dominating parts of the game and securing their best ever Test result against New Zealand. Now more fans are showing up.
Fiji rugby shirts to include 'Vaccinate Fiji' label in next test
The Fiji rugby coach believes they've reached a balanced compromise over the team's playing jerseys for this weekend.
The side pulled pin on wearing jerseys with "Vaccinate Fiji" emblazoned on the… Video, Audio
