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'No other venue capable': How a 'cherished' cricket oval nabbed a Super Rugby match
Oval game shows need for rectangular stadium, says one of the region's biggest rugby fans.
Alice Soper: There is no better time than now for a Māori Black Ferns team
OPINION: Such an ask may feel audacious but our game needs that this year.
‘They let off a big roar!’ Crusaders confirm new captain
David Havili will captain the Crusaders in 2025, replacing Scott Barrett.
Confirmed - David Havili to lead Crusaders in 2025
The Crusaders will break with tradition this season, naming a back as captain.
Alex Powell: Why Robertson can't get the best out of Damian McKenzie
OPINION: In systems built on order, the All Blacks’ first five thrives on chaos.
New England captain revealed as skipper demoted for 80-minute struggles
England have been given a leadership shake-up for the Six Nations.
All Blacks
Alex Powell: Why Robertson can't get the best out of Damian McKenzie
OPINION: In systems built on order, the All Blacks’ first five thrives on chaos.
Shaun Stevenson, NZR reach compromise as All Black heads to Japan
The 28-year-old will miss the start of Super Rugby, before leaving altogether next year.
'Classy gesture': All Black gives boots to son of Irish legend
Barrett's boots boost bonhomie with Irish in France.
Black Ferns
Alice Soper: There is no better time than now for a Māori Black Ferns team
OPINION: Such an ask may feel audacious but our game needs that this year.
Springboks return to Eden Park, targeting All Blacks' unbeaten run
The All Blacks and Black Ferns will play a total of nine home tests in 2025.
Super Rugby
'No other venue capable': How a 'cherished' cricket oval nabbed a Super Rugby match
Oval game shows need for rectangular stadium, says one of the region's biggest rugby fans.
Breakout All Blacks star may miss entire Super Rugby season
The Chiefs face a nervous wait to discover the extent of Wallace Sititi's knee injury.
Former Crusaders 10 named in Scotland squad
Fergus Burke has been named in the Scotland squad for the upcoming Six Nations.
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Sports news
'Best feeling' as Hamilton drives first laps for Ferrari
Hamilton will unveil his 2025 car at Ferrari's season launch on February 19.
Auckland FC steal late draw with Adelaide in A-League thriller
Coach Steve Corica praised his team’s resilience and late heroics.
‘Embarrassing’: Australian Open in fresh controversy over ‘disrespectful’ TV interviews
American player Ben Shelton is the latest to take aim at broadcasters.
More Rugby news
'Classy gesture': All Black gives boots to son of Irish legend
Barrett's boots boost bonhomie with Irish in France.
Revealed: Crusaders to announce new captain
Scott Barrett's replacement will be announced on Wednesday.
All Blacks analysis: Charting their 2024 final-quarter woes
The All Blacks have been outscored 36-0 in the final quarter in the last four tests.
Rugby star spared jail after admitting he abused wife
Scotland's Stuart Hogg avoids jail, sentenced to year-long supervision for abuse.
Sevens facing fraught future as World Series suffers multi-million dollar losses
Something must change to stop the Sevens World Series suffering massive financial losses.
Gregor Paul: The moment Rieko Ioane put his money where his mouth is
OPINION: Maybe Rieko Ioane should spark a personal feud with everyone he plays.
France hooker leaves Top 14 club after reportedly arriving drunk after Xmas party
The 29-year-old is understood to have been inebriated at training.
Future stars of First XV rugby: Top 10 players to follow
Meet the group of schoolboy players who are poised to shine in the future.