All Black selection shakeup for second test against Springboks
Scott Robertson has dropped a selection bombshell for the second test against the Springboks in Cape Town.
Rugby
Haka response under scrutiny
Haka response under scrutiny after jumbo jet flyover, fireworks and music
The All Blacks are no strangers to having opposition teams and crowds respond to the haka. But it was taken to new heights over the weekend at Johannesburg's Ellis Park.
South Africa strike late to sink All Blacks
South Africa strike late to sink All Blacks
South Africa scored two late tries to come back from a 10-point deficit and edge New Zealand 31-27 in a bruising Rugby Championship clash at Ellis Park.
Otago lose out despite gutsy effort against Taranaki
Otago lose out despite gutsy effort against Taranaki
Otago put the fence in defence with a gutsy 22-18 loss to Taranaki in New Plymouth on Saturday.
Boys’ High first XV coach bows out
Christchurch Boys’ High first XV coach bows out
Christchurch Boys’ High School’s first XV season has ended in defeat - and the tenure of long-standing head coach Rhys Archibald has come to an end.
Bay of Plenty edged by Otago in 'tough, physical game'
Bay of Plenty edged by Otago in 'tough, physical game'
Pull it, twist it, bop it.
'It wasn't working': Leon MacDonald quits All Blacks
'It wasn't working': Leon MacDonald quits All Blacks
All Blacks assistant coach Leon MacDonald has quit after a falling out over tactics with head coach Scott Robertson.
All Blacks exact revenge over Argentina
All Blacks exact revenge with strong win over Argentina
The All Blacks rode a first-half try blitz to a 42-10 victory over Argentina to avenge last week's shock loss in Wellington.
Southland Boys' edge King's in Southern Schools final
Southland Boys' edge King's in Southern Schools final
Southland Boys’ have beaten King’s High School 32-15 in the Southern Schools Rugby Championship final in Invercargill this afternoon.
Most popular codes record big leaps in junior, youth players
Most popular codes record big leaps in junior, youth players
Participation in junior and youth sports in Canterbury has grown over the past few years, with some codes experiencing a boom. Reporter Sam Coughlan delves into the figures to find out what’s behind it.
Jordan returns to All Blacks starting line-up
Will Jordan returns to All Blacks starting line-up as Robertson makes raft of changes
Scott Robertson has brought Crusaders star Will Jordan into the All Blacks' starting line-up to face Argentina this weekend.
All Blacks coach reflects on shock loss to Pumas
All Blacks coach reflects on shock loss to Pumas
The morning after his first loss as All Blacks coach, Scott Robertson acknowledged that a lack of finishing quality was what cost them in their 38-30 loss to Argentina at Sky Stadium.
Pumas shock All Blacks at start of Rugby Championship
Pumas shock All Blacks at start of Rugby Championship
Argentina stunned New Zealand with a 38-30 win away in Wellington tonight as they outscored the All Blacks four tries to three in a dramatic setback to the hosts’ defence of their title.
Springboks grab 33-7 win over error-strewn Wallabies
Springboks grab 33-7 win over error-strewn Wallabies
Winger Kurt-Lee Arendse scored two tries as South Africa matched their biggest ever win over the Wallabies on Australian soil with a 33-7 victory over their error-strewn hosts.
Southland dominate Otago in 'fairy-tale' debut for Withy
Southland dominate Otago in 'fairy-tale' debut for Withy
Southland captain Sean Withy led the Stags to a long-awaited win against Otago in Invercargill today.
CBHS, Christ’s to do battle in premiership semi
'Do-or-die match': Christchurch BHS, Christ’s to do battle in premiership semi-final
Christchurch Boys’ High School and Christ’s College’s storied rivalry will be re-ignited in the Miles Toyota Premiership semi-final on Saturday.
Razor picks strong ABs side to face Pumas
Razor picks strong ABs side to face Pumas on Saturday night
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has named a strong side to face Argentina in the first Rugby Championship test of the season this weekend.
Scott Barrett ruled out of All Blacks tests against Argentina
Scott Barrett ruled out of All Blacks tests against Argentina
The All Blacks have confirmed Ardie Savea will captain the side with Scott Barrett ruled out for both tests against Argentina.
Linwood never stopped believing in their modern-day waka
Linwood never stopped believing in their modern-day waka
Belief and a green metal relic of a rugby bus. That’s what drove Linwood to their drought-breaking victory in the Canterbury Metro premier rugby final on Sunday.
Crusaders coach Rob Penney keeps job
Crusaders coach Rob Penney keeps job despite poor season
Rob Penney has kept his job as Crusaders coach, despite failing to make the Super Rugby playoffs this year for the first time since 2015.