All Blacks'An accident': Weber says Magpies want to make amends for broken Ranfurly ShieldQuestions continue to swirl about the powdery substance snapped on the broken Shield.03 Oct 10:54 PM
New ZealandRoger Tuivasa-Sheck pleads guilty to drink-driving'He is taking it on the chin,' the former All Black's lawyer said in court.03 Oct 09:39 PM
Rugby World CupIan Foster makes changes for final All Blacks pool matchNew Zealand will play Uruguay in their final World Cup pool match on Friday.03 Oct 09:08 PM
PremiumPremiumRugby World CupAll Blacks coach Foster has trusted his instincts. Is it the right play?Ian Foster has had his Luke Skywalker moment.03 Oct 07:00 PM
Sport'Bloody disappointing': Ranfurly Shield taken off Hawke's BayThe timeline of the Shield break adds up, but HB Rugby wants answers about the powder.03 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSport'We made history today': Rugby tournament's first ever girls team thrashes boys 65-0They're a team of wingers, with just three forwards, but these speedy girls ran rampant.03 Oct 05:00 PM
Rugby World CupFiji centre misses son’s funeral, decides to play on at World CupFiji centre Josua Tuisova missed his son’s funeral back home in Fiji.03 Oct 04:53 PM
SportBeyond the Game: Ian Foster makes changes for final All Blacks pool matchAll Blacks coach Ian Foster has named the squad to take on Uruguay with regular captain Sam Cane and tighthead prop Tyrel Lomax also set to return to the starting side. Video / NZ HeraldWatch03 Oct 01:30 PM
PremiumPremiumRugby World CupThe story of John Key, Richie McCaw and enduring popularityAll Blacks diplomacy: How John Key teamed up with the ABs.03 Oct 10:46 AM
PremiumPremiumRugbyJason Pine: Alleged drug use isn’t biggest issue in Ranfurly Shield dramaOPINION: 'You have to be pretty dumb to share this stuff on social media'03 Oct 06:00 AM
NPCA brief history of trophy desecration in AotearoaHow do you work so hard for something, then break it? Quite easily, it seems.03 Oct 05:55 AM
PremiumPremiumRugby World CupLiam Napier: The likely changes for All Blacks v UruguayThis is the time for the All Blacks to shift gears - not park in neutral.03 Oct 02:37 AM
OlympicsOn tour with Andrew Alderson: Ranking the best press box meals I ever ateWell-travelled sports journalist Andrew Alderson has the world on his plate.03 Oct 02:15 AM
NPCMystery white powder could be plaster, Shield restorer saysThe white powder will most likely be from plaster added a few years ago to the Shield.02 Oct 10:22 PM
PremiumPremiumRugby World CupGregor Paul: The lesson Auckland should learn from World Cup hostsOPINION: This World Cup is almost proving that if you build it, they will come.02 Oct 09:35 PM
Rugby World CupContext matters in evaluating All Blacks' brilliant showing against ItalyOPINION: How much can we really read into the ABs' big win? Not much... yet.02 Oct 07:05 PM
Rugby World CupSouth Africa call up World Cup winner as injury coverThe Springboks have had to call up another injury replacement.02 Oct 05:54 PM
NPCHawke's Bay player charged after Shield celebrationsA Hawke’s Bay player has been charged as the fallout continues from their Shield win.02 Oct 04:48 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay Magpie charged after alleged drink-drive crash during Ranfurly Shield revelryA car hit a fence in suburban Napier at 3.30am. A rugby player has now been charged.02 Oct 03:40 AM
PremiumPremiumNRLSouth Africa just got even harder to beat at the World CupThe return from injury of Handre Pollard will sort out the Springboks’ goalkicking issues.02 Oct 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumRugby World CupGregor Paul: How suggested weakness in defence is really an All Blacks' strengthOPINION: Is there a key area the All Blacks are not keeping up with the Joneses?02 Oct 02:00 AM
Rugby World CupRugby World Cup: Team-by-team guideAll you need to know about the teams vying to lift the Webb Ellis Cup.02 Oct 01:23 AM
Rugby World CupWallabies left to wait a week on World Cup fateThe Wallabies must wait until next Monday.01 Oct 10:16 PM
New Zealand'One hell of a drop': Ranfurly Shield restorer claims new Log o' Wood stronger than original'They’ve lost the respect for what the Shield was or should be.'01 Oct 10:00 PM
Rugby World CupSpringboks impress against TongaThe Springboks are one step closer to the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals.01 Oct 09:24 PM
Black Ferns'We know what's coming': Black Ferns coach's outlook ahead of WVX 1Black Ferns coach Allan Bunting was happy with what he saw in the big win over Australia.01 Oct 09:03 PM
Rugby World CupWallabies keep slim World Cup hopes aliveAustralia has another win under Eddie Jones.01 Oct 06:21 PM
PremiumPremiumRugby World CupHow All Blacks duo can transform World Cup campaignJordie Barrett and Shannon Frizell could prove transformational figures for the team.01 Oct 04:36 PM
New Zealand'Ridiculous' Vakarorogo record try haul secures home semi for WhanganuiIt's all on next week at Cooks Gardens.01 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Dream run': Horrocks clocks up 100 games for Whanganui'It's been a bit of a dream run, to be fair, without any injuries.'01 Oct 04:00 PM
RugbyBeyond the Game: 'Harsh' review of Italy game creates selection competition for All BlacksAll Blacks defence coach Scott McLeod alongside players Anton Lienert-Brown and Richie Mo'unga warned there may be 'some disappointments' as a review of the team's clash against Italy creates competition for selection. Video / NZ HeraldWatch01 Oct 03:11 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPhil GiffordPhil Gifford: The best sign for All Blacks' World Cup prospectsOPINION: Five talking points from this weekend's Rugby World Cup action.01 Oct 06:00 AM
NPCRanfurly Shield badly damaged as Hawke's Bay celebrate regaining Log of WoodHawke's Bay won the Ranfurly Shield from Wellington on Saturday afternoon.01 Oct 05:18 AM
PremiumPremiumNPCParade for the Shield in Hawke’s Bay? Not until it’s fixedA social media video shows the Shield broken into pieces.01 Oct 04:14 AM
