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Champion of women’s and Māori rugby knighted in Wellington

Dame Farah Rangikoepa Palmer was formally knighted in Wellington today.

Crusaders confirm signing of All Blacks World Cup hopeful

Levi Aumua has confirmed his All Blacks ambitions and will have a new team in 2024.

Exclusive: Super Rugby Pacific's future in doubt after Australia's 'betrayal' of NZR

Fears that the competition will fall apart as Australia look to back out of deal.

Son of former All Blacks' captain named as new Northland rugby head coach

John Leslie has been named as the new Northland rugby head coach.

Another Black Ferns Sevens star leaves NZ Rugby for NRLW

Tyla Nathan-Wong is the latest NZ rugby star to swap codes and move across the Tasman.

Hansen's four teams that could win Rugby World Cup

Steve Hansen has picked his four contenders to win the World Cup.

‘I’m stepping down’: NZ Rugby stunned as top executive quits

New Zealand Rugby has been left stunned after one of its top leaders quit.

'Thinking of my dad': Aaron Smith opens up on emotional Highlanders farewell

Smith will have his late father in mind when he plays for the last time in Dunedin.

Gregor Paul: Why real winner of rugby's Nations Championship won't be NZ

Agreement has all but been reached to launch the Nations Championship in 2026.

Hurricanes coach defends decision to rest All Blacks

The Hurricanes received plenty of feedback for resting All Blacks in a local derby.

Chiefs coach highlights areas of concern from Hurricanes win

Chiefs coach Clayton McMillan has been left frustrated.

Phil Gifford: The ‘happy tweak’ in Beauden Barrett storyline

Phil Gifford lists six talking points from the latest Super Pacific Rugby round.

Hero of Magpies' famous Shield era dies

A desperate final pass for a Shield-saving dropped goal was thrown by Aidan Thomas.

Tech line up Nash Cup clean sweep

It would take one of sport's great upsets to stop Napier Tech Old Boys now.

Chiefs bounce back to boost lead

The Chiefs are back to winning ways after battling past the Hurricanes.

Highlanders escape with vital victory after the hooter

Sam Gilbert kicked a last-gasp penalty to help the Highlanders escape with a crucial win.

Recap: Chiefs battle past Hurricanes

All the Super Rugby action between the Chiefs and Hurricanes.

Recap: Highlanders escape with vital victory

All the action from the clash between the Highlanders and the Rebels.