Rugby
Head knocks in junior rugby
What are the risks of head injury for players of contact sports such as rugby? Research is increasingly linking head knocks with neurodegenerative diseases later in life. Claire Concannon meets a… Audio
Head knocks in junior rugby
What are the risks of head injury for players of contact sports such as rugby? Research is increasingly linking head knocks with neurodegenerative diseases later in life. Claire Concannon meets a…
AudioOur Changing World – Junior rugby research
Research has linked head knocks to neurodegenerative diseases later in life. How often are junior rugby players exposed to head injury? Scientists are following an entire season from start to finish… Audio
NZ players help US university rugby team win national tournament
Two kiwi collegiate rugby players are celebrating as their American university reached victory for the first time ever, in any national sporting event.
Hayden McKay and Kiahi Horan helped lead their… Audio
Sports chat with Joe Porter
NZ rugby's near 50 million dollar loss, but they claim they're happy with their financial position. Is another financial loss on the cards this year? The Black Caps are in Pakistan for one-dayers and… Audio
Sports commentator Sam Ackerman
Big gains and big losses in the world of New Zealand rugby this week, Sam breaks down what it all means and looks ahead to the weekend's mouth-watering clashes in both codes. Audio
Scott Robertson names All Blacks coaching team for 2024
Incoming All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has finally named the assistants who will make up his coaching team to take over next year.
Jason Ryan will stay on and will be joined by Blues coach Leon… Video, Audio
Sports-chat with Sam Ackerman
The two hottest sporting teams in the country are separated by the Bombay hills and two extra (or fewer, depending how you look at it) players on the field. Commentator Sam Ackerman looks at how the… Audio
Ioane, Taukei'aho secure All Blacks jerseys until 2027
The All Blacks have locked in two players until the next World Cup in 20-27 but could face losing others to lucrative overseas offers.
Blues back and 59-Test All Black Reiko Ioane and Chiefs hooker… Audio
Thousands of fans at Apia Park for Moana Pasifika Super Rugby
Thousands of fans have packed Apia Park to watch Moana Pasifika play their first game in Samoa.
They're playing the Reds in the Super Rugby Pacific match up. And local fans have come out in big… Video, Audio
Eddie Jones critical of NZ Rugby
Wallabies coach Eddie Jones has criticised New Zealand Rugby for its handling of Scott Robertson's appointment as All Blacks coach.
Blues v Warriors: Where did the love go?
This Sunday in Auckland the Blues and Warriors will both play home games at the same time in their hometown, for what might be the first time ever.
Drua and Moana Pasifika looking for 80-minute performances
The Fijian Drua will need to start and finish well, while Moana Pasifika's coach wants to see a full 80-minute performance this weekend as the two regional teams continue their...
Rugby's most capped female player retires
The most capped woman in test rugby history, Sarah Hunter will retire this weekend after one last game for England. The most capped woman in test rugby history, Sarah Hunter...
Gilbert Enoka to end his time with All Blacks
All Blacks Mental Skills Coach Gilbert Enoka has announced he will not look to extend his time with New Zealand Rugby.
Moana Pasifika looking for repeat win over the Brumbies
Moana Pasifika's head coach rued last weekend's Super Rugby Pacific game against the Western Force but vowed to learn from the defeat as they gear up to face the Brumbies this weekend.
Irish women's rugby team to change to blue shorts
The Ireland women's rugby team will swap their traditional white shorts and make a permanent switch to navy shorts after players voiced concerns about period anxieties.
France score record win over England at Twickenham
Rampant France ran in seven tries to overwhelm a ragged England 53-10, their biggest ever win over the English and first in the Six Nations at Twickenham for 18 years.
Scott Barrett extends contract with New Zealand Rugby
All Blacks forward Scott Barrett will continue to play his rugby in New Zealand until at least the end of 2025.
Sports commentator Sam Ackerman
Big endings and new beginnings beckon all over Aotearoa's sporting world. Sam looks at the Black Caps great escape, the Warriors fresh start, the Breakers return to the big dance and, begrudgingly… Audio
