Rugby

One Australian rugby star’s comment on social media sparked dozens of reports and an avalanche of opinion in the media over the past fortnight. Even our PM was drawn into the debate overseas. But how…

New Zealand will get their first taste of the World Champion Black Ferns in action when they take on Australia in two trans-Tasman double header Test matches in August.

A Manawatū Cyclones player has been banned from all rugby for two years after methamphetamine was found in her system.

England rugby captain Dylan Hartley will miss this year's tour of South Africa and the rest of the Premiership season due to concussion.

The Chiefs have continued Australian rugby's horror run against New Zealand opposition with 36-12 victory over the Queensland Reds in Brisbane.

The All Black great Sir Michael Jones says he counts Israel Folau as a friend but feels his comments about homosexuals are misplaced.

All Blacks captain Kieran Read and first-choice hooker Dane Coles are unlikely to be selected for the three-test series against France in June as they recover from long-term injuries.

Maori All Blacks legend Waka Nathan (Ngapuhi, Te Roroa, Tainui) has been made a life member of the New Zealand Maori Rugby Board.

All Black TJ Perenara is the latest high-profile rugby player to criticise Australian star Israel Folau for his anti-gay comments, saying there is "no justification for such harmful comments".

The Chiefs halfback Brad Weber has hit back at Israel Folau's comments on homosexuality.

Lengthy bans have been issued to five Spain players involved in the ugly scenes that marred the aftermath of last month's 18-10 defeat by Belgium in Brussels.

Waratahs coach Daryl Gibson says he wants Israel Folau to stay in rugby, though conceded that Rugby Australia had the major say in that.

The student who was 'a lover of life' and 'adored NZ rugby' will be remembered when his French and New Zealand friends meet for a game this month.

Rugby Australia has declined to sanction Israel Folau over his anti-gay comments last week and will instead continue a dialogue with the Wallabies back over his social media use.

The former All Black fullback Fergie McCormick has died aged 78.

The financial cost of Australian rugby's horror 2017 has become clearer, with Rugby Australia posting a $7.5 million reversal.

The Crusaders showed why they're regarded as the best travellers in Super Rugby with a 40-14 defeat of the Jaguares in Buenos Aires.

The Hurricanes secure a fifth straight Super Rugby win after defeating the Sharks 38 to 37 in Napier.