New Zealand
A year in review: What moved the Waikato in September 2023?
As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2023.
Latest from Rugby World Cup
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
NZ's highest-earning athletes ranked - who makes $30m a year?
The Herald reveals who we believe are the highest-paid Kiwi sports people in the world.
Phil Gifford: The greatest All Blacks coaches of all time
OPINION: Five of the top columns of the year from Phil Gifford.
Game days: The best sports encounters of 2023
Our experts discuss their favourite sports matches of 2023.
'Particularly toxic': Erasmus on his relationship with former ABs coach
Rassie Erasmus hasn't held back in describing fraught relationship with the NZ coach.
'Unique opportunity' awaiting TJ Perenara on return from injury
Hurricanes aiming for top two number 9s in the country, says returning halfback.
Controversy corner: The hottest sporting takes of 2023
The most divisive topics of 2023 are tackled by NZME's sports journalists.
'Up the Wahs': What Kiwi sports fans searched for in 2023
Google has revealed what Kiwis were searching for in 2023.
Reports: Eddie Jones to return as Japan coach
Eddie Jones left his post as Wallabies head coach less than two months ago.
Japanese Rugby league featuring ABs megastars awaits NZ broadcaster
Sky TV chose not to broadcast the league's third edition despite gaining media rights.
The best sports encounters of 2023
Our experts discuss their favourite sports matches of 2023.
Tackling the toxic side of sports fandom: A call for change
OPINION: Officials are facing an alarming barrage of criticism and abuse online.
Barrett signs big deal to stay in New Zealand
Beauden Barrett could be around for another shot at the World Cup.
Wayne Barnes opens up on Hansen F-bomb, 'serial cheat' Richie McCaw
The controversial referee reveals interactions with the former ABs coach in his new book.
'Always gives his all': Why Owen Farrell is skipping the Six Nations
Farrell captained England to the 2019 World Cup final and semis in 2023.
Razor ready for what comes with All Blacks job
Scott Robertson is under no illusion as to what lies ahead.
'Told I was going to die': Springbok addresses World Cup death threats
Cobus Reinach has opened up on the extent of abuse he received.
Paul Lewis: Rugby must stop treating referees like a protected species
OPINION: Fans of the game deserve to have match officials' decisions explained.
Rugby World Cup referee calls bunker system a ‘mistake’
French referee Mathieu Raynal says it was wrong to bring in the bunker at the World Cup.
'Ruining the game': Carlos Spencer lashes TMO
An All Blacks legend is pleading for balance and thrills to be restored to rugby.
New Rugby Australia chair's parting shot at McLennan
Dan Herbert is promising to listen to the people.
Chris Rattue: What the hell is wrong with the rugby mob in NZ?
OPINION: Chris Rattue runs through the best and worst from the sporting weekend.
No trust or faith: Rugby Australia chair sensationally sacked in late-night meeting
McLennan rejected a call from six rebellious state unions to resign.
Phil Gifford: The truth about Barnes’ book and McCaw’s ‘tears’
OPINION: I’ve never vilified Wayne Barnes but I'd challenge a few claims in his new book.
The big whinge: Wayne Barnes is wrong, these are the world's worst rugby fans
Wayne Barnes says Kiwi fans are the worst but here's why he's wrong, Gregor Paul writes.
'What is wrong with this country?': Wayne Barnes fires back over 2007 outrage
The retiring rugby referee fires up at Sir Graham Henry, Richie McCaw and All Blacks fans.
Ten simple law changes that should be made to rugby refereeing
A list of 10 easy tweaks that could quickly improve the game.
Willie Jackson finds a new post-election niche - rarking up South African rugby fans
The best side doesn't always win according to the Labour MP.
Phil Gifford: The most riveting story in Super Rugby
Opinion: Phil Gifford runs through three Super Rugby talking points ahead of next season.
Every All Blacks World Cup match ranked - revisited
Where does the Ireland quarter-final rate in their all-time World Cup matches?