Rugby
Kieran Read to leave All Blacks to play in Japan
All Blacks captain Kieran Read will leave New Zealand after this year's World Cup. He announced today that he has accepted an offer to play in Japan for two seasons. Video, Audio
Japan not ready for World League: Jamie Joseph
Japan rugby coach Jamie Joseph says his side aren't ready to be involved in something as big as the proposed World League.
Pacific league teams to star in Oceania Cup
Just as World Rugby is copping flak for its proposal to sideline Pacific teams in a new annual global tournament, Great Britain Rugby League has announced its 2019 tour will include a stopover in… Audio
Pasifika players consider boycott of World Cup
Pasifika players are considering a motion to boycott this year's World Cup after reports world rugby shake-up.
Decision to scrap junior rugby only hurts the kids
North Harbour's decision to scrap junior rep rugby is only hurting the children, writes Hamish Bidwell.
World League plan purely about money – RNZ reporter
RNZ rugby reporter Jo Porter joined Checkpoint from Japan, telling Lisa Owen the World League plan is purely about money. Audio
World Rugby’s proposal would kill Pacific rugby – critics
High-profile rugby players around the world have spoken out against World Rugby's proposed plans for a new international competition that shuts out Pacific teams. Alex Perrottet reports. Audio
Rugby world league & ongoing Hockey review saga
RNZ's sports reporter Clay Wilson looks at the proposed revamp of the international rugby calendar. World Rugby is in discussions to form a 12 team World League from 2020, including teams from the Six… Audio
Rugby Union urges provinces to axe junior reps
As North Harbour scraps its under-14 rep programme, we ask Steve Lancaster of NZ Rugby how best to develop young rugby talent. The national body is creating an age-grade rugby guide for other… Audio
Kieran Read has concerns about proposed World League
All Blacks captain Kieran Read has voiced his reservations about World Rugby's proposed new World League. Audio
Junior Rugby: Prioritising participation over success?
The North Harbour Rugby Union has canceled its junior rugby programme to give more attention to put more resources into sustatining participation with the sport. The decision has reignited the time… Audio
Early blitz sparks Sharks win over Blues
Three unanswered tries in the first half set up a second win of the season for the Sharks defeating Blues 26 to 7.
Decision to cull rep teams for rugby group divides opinion
An Auckland rugby collective is coming under fire for a move to end its junior rep programme.
Julian Savea refuses to leave French club Toulon
Former All Blacks winger Julian Savea is refusing to walk away from French club Toulon despite damning criticism from the club owner. Mourad Boudjellal told French media Savea had been released and… Audio
Super Rugby season starts again
Can the all conquering Crusaders complete the three-peat? Will the Blues shake off several seasons of despair and reclaim their place as a Super Rugby super power? RNZ's rugby correspondent Joe Porter… Video, Audio
England thump France in Six Nations
Winger Jonny May scored a hat-trick as England beat France 44-8 at Twickenham to put them top of the Six Nations rugby table after two rounds.
Israel Folau extends his stay with Rugby Australia
Israel Folau has extended his Wallabies and Waratahs contract with a deal that will keep him in rugby until 2022.
Another fringe All Black is heading overseas
Long-serving Crusaders loose forward Jordan Taufua has announced he will depart New Zealand at the conclusion of the 2019 season.
Former Wallaby calls out Steve Hansen over Mickey Mouse comments
Former Wallaby Drew Mitchell has called out Steve Hansen after the All Blacks coach was caught taunting his opposite number this week.
Nights Sport
Peter Lampp is back with us - this week he's casting his eye on Golf Clubs, cricket and the Hurricanes-Crusaders game in Levin. Audio
