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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.
Full Super Rugby draw and results for 2025
All you need to know for the Super Rugby campaign
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.
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
'Tend not to watch a lot': Fantasy pulled Dan Carter back into the game he loves
Super Rugby Pacific Fantasy has its best endorsement yet.
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.
Rugby video
Sports news
What do all the different boxing titles actually mean?
Joseph Parker is back in the ring on Sunday morning.
Entain NZ leaders resign
Two of the biggest names in New Zealand racing and wagering industry have resigned.
They’re back! MTB Nationals return to Rotorua – all you need to know
The downhill competition will run for the final time over the famed Taniwha Trail.
More Rugby news
Watch: Streaker stops play in Chiefs' win over Blues
The streaker was one of several fans who tried to get a closer look at the on-field action
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.
'Disappointed it's got to this': NZ Rugby CEO on Ineos fallout
Mark Robinson has spoken publicly for the first time about the Ineos lawsuit.
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.