The British Lions arrived in New Zealand hungry for success – spurred on after the rampant form of the 1924-25 All Black Invincibles – and with a playing strip which would force the ABs to move away from their traditional black jerseys.
When the team dubbed the English Footballers boarded the SS Kaikoura in the UK bound for New Zealand few could have imagined this was the beginning of a 129-year sporting rivalry which continues to grip our nation.
After smashing the Rebels 50-23, Israel Folau believes the Waratahs have the skills to win in Dunedin
The Blues' season is probably over after a narrow loss to the Stormers in Cape Town
Warrior players Simon Mannering and Chris Satae explain the team's strategy after last Saturday inexplicable lost.
The All Blacks have drawn their old rivals South Africa in their 2019 World Cup pool. YouTube / World Rugby
NZME Head of Sports Trevor McKewen Joins Laura McGoldrick to discuss the Lions tour.
Elliott Smith from Radio Sport joins Laura McGoldrick to discuss the repercussions of the injury to the rugby player.
Trevor McKewen and Laura Mcgoldrick discuss the new Lion's squad.
The line-up for the upcoming Lions tour has supposedly leaked.
Source: Sunwolves Super Rugby Japan
Supplied by Impact PR. Work ethic and planning are the key to his All Black success, Ben Smith made the comments today as he visited his old school King’s High as part of a new campaign. Smith who trained with the school’s First XV and other school players today said it was skills he learned there that have helped him build a successful career. Smith was at the school to shoot a new campaign for Voltaren. While at the school, Ben caught up with his former coach Richard Lindsay.
NZ Herald rugby experts Gregor Paul and Patrick McKendry discuss the Blues upcoming match against The Highlanders. They also talk New Zealand Super Rugby teams dominance over Australian teams.
The All Blacks have been in Japan and showed the capital city exactly what they are capable of, as part of an advert for sponsors AIG. But there's a twist
Scrum guru Mike Cron explains how to strengthen the neck area for rugby players
Scrum guru Mike Cron explains how the neck is so important in scrum engagement
NZ Herald rugby experts Gregor Paul and Patrick McKendry discuss the Blues' upcoming match against The Bulls.
Cash-rich England tries to tempt the All Blacks into a grudge match at Twickenham in November. Tristram Clayton talks to Chris Rattue about the potential match.
All Blacks and Chiefs halfback Tawera Kerr-Barlow has signed a three-year deal with French Top 14 Club La Rochelle.
Expansion is a good idea but not at the expense of quality. Take a look at the mess that Super Rugby has found itself in, time for some big changes.
Marc and Scott discuss the battle of the Bombays and the other rivalries in Super Rugby.
NZ Herald rugby experts Gregor Paul & Patrick McKendry commenting on the last Blues performance and the upcoming game against the ChiefS.
Marc and Scott discuss the recent terrible Black Caps performance and the Sunwolves rugby team. Do they deserve to be in the Super Rugby competition and is Kieran Foran already looking to jump ship?
In the grand scheme of things, Dan Carter's done more good than bad. Let's see this for what it is—a moment of madness that's been handled with professionalism and class.
Eighteen months after retiring from rugby, Hoeata is still living with the effects of concussion but a new business venture is keeping him on track.
Former All Black Sione Lauaki is farewelled in Auckland today following his shock death last week.
The New Zealand teams are ready to rumble and they're all brimming with confidence and enthusiasm for this year's competition
Queenland Reds player Taniela Tupou has been suspended for two weeks following a head-butt on Chiefs captain Liam Messam. Source: Sky Sport
The Chiefs beat the Crusaders 12-5 in the Inaugural Global Super 10 Final