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Revising punishments for streakers ‘not currently a priority’ for Government
Harsher penalties were sought by a group of 14 leaders from sports and stadiums in 2023.
Gregor Paul: Why the Wallabies might outperform the All Blacks by 2027
OPINION: Joe Schmidt has turned the Wallabies around and makes coaching them enticing.
Chris Rattue: Why Warriors fans should be concerned already
OPINION: Chris Rattue runs through the best and worst from the sporting weekend.
‘Lip service’: Tuipulotu’s blunt reflection on Blues' loss to Chiefs
'The Chiefs, they played the physical game tonight and we didn’t really fire back.'
Gregor Paul: NZR’s $60 million financial challenge
OPINION: NZR faces a big deficit next year due to lost sponsorships and reduced deals.
Phil Gifford: Do the Highlanders have the best player in Super Rugby?
OPINION: The Southern Hemisphere's competition came back with a bang.
All Blacks
Gregor Paul: Why the Wallabies might outperform the All Blacks by 2027
OPINION: Joe Schmidt has turned the Wallabies around and makes coaching them enticing.
All Blacks to face Ireland in Chicago rematch
Ireland first beat the All Blacks at Soldier Field in 2016, winning 40-29.
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
Super Rugby team lists: Big names return to starting lineups
Several stars of the game return to starting roles this weekend.
Revising punishments for streakers ‘not currently a priority’ for Government
Harsher penalties were sought by a group of 14 leaders from sports and stadiums in 2023.
Leon MacDonald to land first job since leaving All Blacks
The 47-year-old left the All Blacks just five tests into Scott Robertson's reign.
Rugby video
Sports news
Black Caps v Pakistan, Champions Trophy opener
Live updates of the opening match of the Champions Trophy.
Wood v Haaland as All Whites lock in Norway fixture
Chris Wood and the All Whites are set to take on Erling Haaland and Norway in Oslo.
From docks to dreams: Inside Everton's new $750m stadium
Fans have praised the stadium as 'mind-blowing' and 'amazing'.
More Rugby news
Rugby hazing rituals persist in UK universities despite deaths
Initiations included drinking from a sheep's head and eating dog excrement.
Paul Lewis: The intriguing Super Rugby battles between All Blacks contenders
OPINION: There were two intriguing personnel clashes on Friday night.
‘No appetite’: NZ Rugby won't budge on All Blacks eligibility after failed Mo’unga swoop
Players must be contracted to the national union to wear the black jersey.
All Blacks hooker the latest Crusader sidelined for 2025
The Crusaders' injury list takes another turn for the worse.
Editorial: Rugby’s challenges in spotlight as soccer enjoys its time in the sun
OPINION: The Super Rugby Pacific competition kicks off with storm clouds above.
Highlanders pipped by Waratahs on final play
The Highlanders were moments away from making a winning start to the season.
Crusaders stars shine to shut down Canes
An influential All Black contingent lifted the Crusaders to a stirring season-opening win.
Crusaders come from behind to edge Hurricanes
All the action from the opening game to the 2025 season.