Rugby
Changes to Black Ferns lineup for second test against France
There are a number of changes to the Black Ferns lineup for the second Test against France in Castres this weekend.
Sam Cane and Aaron Smith to start for All Blacks
Sam Cane is back in the All Blacks starting lineup for Sunday morning's Test against France in Paris.
All Blacks won't be leaving any lessons behind
The All Blacks won't be flushing away the Ireland result too quickly and will use to to get prepare for this weekend's tour finale against France.
Calling Home: Grant 'Axe' Rawlinson in Singapore
This morning on Calling Home we talk to Grant Rawlinson. The Taranaki native lives with wife Stefanie and twin daughters Kate and Rachel. He's Calling Home this morning from Singapore. Audio, Gallery
Rugby: Ireland looms as litmus test for 'developing' All Blacks
The All Blacks are preparing for the biggest challenge of their northern tour so far - taking on Ireland on Sunday morning.
They've effectively used two different teams on tour - their second string… Audio
The life-shortening rugby legacy being dealt to the tough
No player signs up to play the game they love knowing that brain damage could be the long term result. Audio
The life-shortening rugby legacy being dealt to the tough
No player signs up to play the game they love knowing that brain damage could be the long term result.
AudioLowe keen to play against All Blacks
Ireland wing James Lowe is relishing the prospect of playing against some of his closest friends in this weekend's game against his native New Zealand.
Black Ferns still have a lot of homework to do
They may have hammered the Black Ferns again, but England aren't prepared to take the favourites tag for next year's Rugby World Cup.
John Illsley: My Life in Dire Straits
Dire Straits are one of the biggest bands in rock history, having sold more than 100 million records, having won four Grammy Awards, and having embarked on some of the biggest tours the industry has… Audio
Kieran Crowley: 'It's going to be a good line in the sand for us'
Kieran Crowley continues to face a daunting challenge of transforming Italy's struggling rugby team.
Sports commentator Sam Ackerman
Sam gives his take on the head trauma issue resurfacing in rugby amid confirmation that former All Black Carl Hayman's early onset dementia diagnosis. Audio
Sam Cane to captain changed All Black side against Italy
Sam Cane is back to captain a completely new All Black side to take on Italy in Rome on Sunday morning.
Ex-All Black Carl Hayman diagnosed with dementia at 41
The rugby world has been rocked by news former All Black Carl Hayman has early on set dementia at age 41.
All Blacks assistant coach John Plumtree says New Zealand and World Rugby are doing all they… Audio
No time to sulk for the Black Ferns
The Black Ferns says there's no time to sulk as they prepare to meet England again.
Beauden Barrett stars in big All Blacks win
Beauden Barrett marked his 100th test with two intercept tries to lead the All Blacks to a convincing 54-16 win over Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.
Calling Home: Patrick Rosevear in Beijing
Wellingtonian Patrick Rosevear has certainly led a varied life in China since he moved there nearly a decade ago. Having fully immersed himself in local culture from day one in Shanghai, including… Audio, Gallery
Nine debutants in Black Ferns squad
There are nine debutants in the Black Ferns match day squad for Monday morning's first Test against England in Exeter.
Sports commentator Dana Johannsen
Dana talks to Kathryn about the Black Caps Twenty20 World Cup campaign's rocky start with an opening loss to Pakistan, but of bigger concern was some of the fan reaction commentary around the game… Audio
Beauden Barrett to start in his 100th Test
Beauden Barrett has been given the All Blacks number ten jersey for Sunday morning's rugby test against Wales in Cardiff.
