PremiumPremiumRugby World CupGregor Paul: ABs need balance between competition and unity to win World CupOPINION: Training has to feel like the sort of hostile environment that awaits.24 Sep 01:01 AM
PremiumPremiumRugby World CupBring back the super-sub: All Blacks should bench Barrett, start JordanOPINION: Beauden Barrett remains the ideal player to bring on in the last quarter.24 Sep 12:02 AM
Rugby World CupIreland beat South Africa in titanic Rugby World Cup clashThe Irish have asserted themselves as World Cup favourites.23 Sep 09:39 PM
Rugby World CupEngland crush Chile in 11-try routThe Rugby World Cup has finally started for Owen Farrell.23 Sep 08:10 PM
Rugby World CupPortugal denied a first win in thrilling draw with GeorgiaPortugal finally has some points at a Rugby World Cup.23 Sep 03:45 PM
Rugby World CupRugby World Cup matches today - Can the Springboks end Ireland's run?A busy day ahead at Rugby World Cup 2023.23 Sep 09:46 AM
PremiumPremiumRugby World CupShannon Frizell 2.0: How Jason Ryan elevated flanker into All Blacks powerhouseFrizell has brought a level of intensity, accuracy and commitment to his work.23 Sep 05:29 AM
OpinionThe mullet is back at the RWC - 'like a resilient horror movie murderer'OPINION: The 'business in front, party in back' haircut is having a resurgence.23 Sep 04:59 AM
New ZealandMagpies win to set up Ranfurly Shield challengeWin in Southland, Shield challenge next for Hawke's Bay.23 Sep 01:04 AM
Rugby World CupEddie Jones swings the axe on rookie playmakerEddie Jones has benched a promising young gun after a poor performance.22 Sep 09:41 PM
Rugby World Cup'Best rugby is ahead of him': The All Black Jason Ryan hopes to lure back homeTiming is everything in contract decisions as key ABs are set to exit after the World Cup.22 Sep 08:00 PM
Rugby World CupArgentina back in quarter-final hunt with bruising winLos Pumas are back in the quarter-final hunt.22 Sep 07:00 PM
Rugby World CupLive: Argentina v SamoaLive updates of the Rugby World Cup clash between Argentina and Samoa.22 Sep 03:40 PM
RugbyBeyond the Game: How the All Blacks tackle their longest-ever break between World Cup matchesThe All Blacks wrap up their week in France’s wine capital as NZ Herald’s Chereè Kinnear and Liam Napier look at how the team has made the most of their longest-ever break between World Cup matches. Video / NZ HeraldWatch22 Sep 03:22 PM
New ZealandCruel home loss for Taniwha in Bunnings NPC match against Bay of PlentyThe Taniwha have suffered another close defeat after the Steamers scored a late try.22 Sep 10:14 AM
Rugby World CupSouth Africa v Ireland: The biggest pool game in Cup history?Ireland have never played South Africa at the World Cup.22 Sep 06:02 AM
Rugby World CupArgentina v Samoa: Can Manu Samoa make it two from two?Can Manu Samoa make it two from two?22 Sep 05:55 AM
PremiumPremiumRugby World CupPhil Gifford: The bright side of the All Blacks' long World Cup layoffPhil Gifford highlights five talking points from the Rugby World Cup22 Sep 04:04 AM
Rugby World CupRugby World Cup: The five best matches this weekend and why you should be watchingQuarter-final spots, fiery coaches and former All Blacks make for top viewing this weekend22 Sep 02:18 AM
New ZealandBlack Ferns train against Rotorua Boys’ High School First XVFerns "get to play against a lot more speed and a little bit more power".22 Sep 12:00 AM
Rugby World CupFrench fear major injury to star in record World Cup victoryFrance produced their biggest win at a World Cup running in 14 tries.21 Sep 11:15 PM
Talanoa'Huge game': Manu Samoa motivated against ArgentinaSamoa need to win the clash to give themselves an advantage over the Pumas in the table.21 Sep 09:30 PM
PremiumPremiumRugby World CupAlice Soper: Mixing politics and sport the right proper way Politicians and royals seek wide appeal by joining the cheering crowds21 Sep 08:30 PM
Rugby World CupRugby World Cup 2023: Rugby Direct podcast - Check-in from BordeauxOn the latest edition of Rugby Direct, Elliott and Liam check in from Bordeaux.21 Sep 08:05 PM
SportBeyond the Game: All Black George Bower turns video star in new NZR+ showAll Blacks prop George Bower opens up on turning heartbreak from missing out on this year's Rugby World Cup due to injury to fronting the new NZR+ show The Front Row Daily Show, following the team through France. Video / NZ HeraldWatch21 Sep 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSportThe controversial proposal to axe NZ Secondary Schools rugby teamIconic NZ team could be about to play their last tests this month.21 Sep 05:35 PM
Rugby World CupQuarter-final picture: Will Northern Hemisphere sweep groups?Six Nations teams are making a stamp on the Rugby World Cup.21 Sep 04:29 AM
PremiumPremiumLeague'Do something great': How Black Ferns are taking inspiration from Warriors"If we can draw something out of the Warriors to get us motivated, we certainly will."21 Sep 04:17 AM
PremiumPremiumRugby World CupGregor Paul: Will Jordan is not the antidote to All Blacks' ‘soulless rugby’Those banging the Will Jordan drum are starting to sound out of tune.21 Sep 02:04 AM
Black FernsArmy bridge builder nails Black Ferns XVLaura Bayfield: 'A lot of the values align between rugby and the army'.20 Sep 11:26 PM
Rugby World Cup'Pushing and shoving': Training ground tensions flare in All Blacks campFeisty All Blacks exchanges kicked off behind the concealed gates.20 Sep 09:18 PM
SportItaly beat Uruguay to set up showdown with All BlacksItaly rebounded from a 10-point halftime deficit to blow away Uruguay.20 Sep 06:57 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool Rugby‘No comment’: My strange year inside Auckland schoolboy rugby's media banOPINION: Bruce Holloway on the rugby stories they tried to silence.20 Sep 06:20 PM
Rugby World CupLive: Italy v UruguayLive updates of the Group A clash between Italy and Uruguay.20 Sep 03:45 PM