Rugby
Leali'ifano promises more to come from Moana Pasifika
Christian Leali'ifano has enjoyed a lot of highlights during a storied career, but the buzz of being part of something special was evident as he spoke at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin on Friday…
Club rugby's biggest challenge in 2022 - clarity around Covid-19
Comment: There is serious concern over how the pandemic and vaccinations are going to affect the national game in the upcoming season, writes Jamie Wall. Video
Wheelchair rugby player fundraising for accessible ride-share service
Ride-share drivers often cancel when they find out they're booked to pick up someone in a wheelchair, says New Zealand Paralympian Barney Koneferenisi. Fed up with this kind of treatment, the… Video, Audio
$200m Silverlake/NZR deal
New Zealand Rugby has announced the US equity firm Silver Lake is to invest $200 million in a new commercial entity that will control all revenue-generating assets of New Zealand Rugby. The agreement… Audio
What life is like in Super Rugby's Queenstown bubble
Golf and swims in the lake, while staying at a top Queenstown hotel - sound like a holiday? It's actually work.
Six super rugby sides are sequestered in team bubbles for the next month in the South… Video, Audio
NPC teams to play for one title
There will no longer be a Premiership and Championship in provincial rugby with all 14 teams now competing for one title.
NZ Super Rugby squads move to Queenstown
The New Zealand based Super Rugby squads are moving to Queenstown this weekend in a bid to avoid Covid-19 cancelling any matches.
RNZ Sports Editor Stephen Hewson joins Lisa Owen to discuss the move.
…Ruby Tui: 'Women in black jerseys give little girls power'
Winning gold at last year's Olympics marked the end of an emotional learning journey the Black Ferns Sevens began five years earlier, says Ruby Tua. At the 2016 Rio Olympics, where they won a silver… Audio
2021's rollercoaster sporting year
It's been a strange year for sport - again. We look back at the high - and low - lights of 2021. Audio
2021's rollercoaster sporting year
It's been a strange year for sport - again. We look back at the high - and low - lights of 2021.
AudioInquiry launched into claims over Black Ferns coach's actions
An independent inquiry has been launched to look into allegations the actions of the Black Ferns coach led to a player's mental breakdown.
In a social media post, Te Kura Ngata-Aerengamate said… Audio
Joe Schmidt leaves Ireland to join All Blacks as selector
The All Blacks will add an old foe to their brains trust for next season with former Ireland coach Joe Schmidt joining as an independent selector.
After a dismal showing against teams from the… Audio
Vaccine passes needed for club rugby players in 2022
Unvaccinated rugby players have been kicked to touch with vaccine passes needed to play club rugby from next year. New Zealand Rugby says it will ensure games can go ahead at all three traffic light… Audio
Rugby rules shake-up underway for safety, accessibility
World Rugby is shaking up the rules next year. Countries will be able to "pick and choose" from 10 different rule variations to introduce at the grassroots level of the game.
The tweaks are being… Audio
Rule options now available for community rugby
World Rugby will allow community teams to use 10 players, play shorter matches and change the size of the ball as part of flexible new rules.
Excitement in Pacific countries after World Rugby rule change
Pacific nations are gearing up for a huge boost after the latest change to World Rugby's eligibility rules. Audio
Pacific boost after rugby's eligibility rules changed
Pacific nations are set to benefit after World Rugby decided players can switch national teams from next year.
NZ border reopening: The implications for NZ sportspeople
Today's big developments around the border also have implications for New Zealand's leading sports teams and elite athletes.
While the news is good for many of our top international athletes, the… Video, Audio
All Blacks coach faces heat after losses to Ireland, France
Two losses on the trot is not something an All Blacks coach is used to. But that's the reality for Ian Foster, who is facing the heat after a disappointing northern tour.
A loss to South Africa last… Audio
Sports commentator Sam Ackerman - rugby, cricket & more
With the last test of the year for the All Blacks and the Black Ferns, Sam discusses whether they can turn around their form to send out 2021 on a high - and will it be enough?. And the Black Caps… Audio
