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Why stricken rugby star Shane Christie will donate his brain to medical science
Former rugby star Shane Christie fears head trauma has left him with CTE.
How American Olympic sevens star became the biggest name in rugby
Ilona Maher is comfortably rugby's most followed personality across all social media.
South Island sport's winners (and losers) for 2024
Olympic champ Ellesse Andrews and the St Thomas of Canterbury College First XIII feature.
Springboks World Cup winner ‘two millimetres from death’
The prop played on thinking it was just a muscle strain.
Major rugby organisations come together to support 16yo who suffered brain injury playing 1st XV
Funds are being raised to help Semisi Naiqara and his family.
Auckland schools dominate early at World Schools Rugby Festival
Kelston and Westlake start strongly at the festival in Abu Dhabi.
All Blacks
‘Incredibly grateful’: Ian Foster reacts to New Year Honour
The former All Blacks coach has been made a companion of the NZOM.
Hika Elliot reunited with treasured jersey thanks to collector
The missing rugby jersey was found after a two-year search.
Watch: Barrett scores again in Leinster’s Champions Cup win over Clermont
Even playing out of position, the All Black still had a decisive say.
Black Ferns
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.
‘A full-circle moment’: How friend’s death prompted Black Fern to give back
'It was scary. We were young … we didn't know how to handle it and it's changed us.'
Super Rugby
Why stricken rugby star Shane Christie will donate his brain to medical science
Former rugby star Shane Christie fears head trauma has left him with CTE.
‘That's the aura he has’: Savea already lifting new Moana Pasifika teammates
The All Blacks star made a brief appearance at his new club.
Anatomy of a season: Following in the footsteps of Razor
Crusaders coach Rob Penney on a failed first campaign – and why 2025 will be different.
Rugby video
Sports news
Australia v India: Hosts to chase 162 for victory on day three
All the action from day three of the fifth and final test in Sydney.
Black Caps v Sri Lanka: Visitors begin recovery after NZ wrecks top order
All the action from the series opener.
‘She was the better player’: Tauson's great escape to book ASB Classic final
Finalist Clara Tauson has enjoyed a remarkable run, after narrowly avoiding an early exit.
More Rugby news
Watch: Barrett scores again in Leinster’s Champions Cup win over Clermont
Even playing out of position, the All Black still had a decisive say.
Paul Lewis: The selection call that may have forced Stevenson overseas
OPINION: Selection snubs may force a talented player to look abroad.
Kiwi rugby player jailed for French gang rape
Three players jailed for 12 to 14 years over gang rape of student after drunken night out.
ABs forced to return vehicles as sponsorship deal ends
Ford's 30-year sponsorship of NZ Rugby is ending, forcing All Blacks to return vehicles.
Rugby World Cup champion reveals he sold medal during Covid
The former England winger opened up about his struggles post retirement.
'I'd love that': Crusaders’ new recruit calls for Australian-based All Blacks
Kiwis are currently unable to win test selection while based offshore.
Former England rugby player Tom Voyce feared dead in flood
Former England rugby player Tom Voyce is believed to have died.
Stevenson's NZ Rugby future in balance, seeks early release for Japanese move
Reports the one-test All Black has already signed are premature.