Rugby
School of rakes: Former Blues hooker Kurt Eklund on mission to train next generation
The former Māori All Blacks captain is changing paths after hanging up the boots.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
'Really hot': One NZ Stadium hits sweltering 31C during afternoon rugby
Large fans ran on Sunday, but were not operating at full capacity.
A review of an uneven schoolboy rugby media landscape in 2026
OPINION: Auckland's 1A rugby's unique, metaphorical petri dish displays sheer hypocrisy.
Australians hold their edge over New Zealand Schools
Australia U18 won their fourth straight victory over New Zealand Schools.
'That's all she wrote': Top former Blues player retires after years of neck injuries
Kurt Eklund made 75 appearances for the Blues and helped win the 2024 title.
NZ Rugby's All Blacks-first model is holding women's rugby back
OPINION: Women's rugby is missing from the agenda once again.
NZ Schools beat Australia Schoolboys 40-21 but tougher test awaits
They'll have to lift their game by some margin if they are to complete a clean sweep.
Assault, racial abuse claims emerge after school rugby team’s ban
Tokoroa allege racial abuse, but St Peter's staff say they heard none.
Upset! Counties shock Northland to claim Ranfurly Shield for second time in history
Counties have won the Log o’ Wood for the first time since 2013.
'Let them play': Former Tui player to referee Hawke's Bay in FPC
Kaitlin Bates was one of NZ Rugby’s first referee scholarship recipients in 2023.
All Blacks v Warriors: Leaked document reveals NZ Rugby's audience battle
ANALYSIS: Figures suggest Sky’s payment for rugby rights has fallen significantly.
Scott Barrett back in action with Taranaki after 10-month absence
The All Blacks lock will be looking to build form before October's Bledisloe tests.
The summit that will decide the future of Super Rugby
New Zealand Rugby forecasts a $27m loss and $66m in losses through 2031.
First XV rugby annual awards: Celebrating the best of schools rugby
Our unofficial 2026 First XV awards honour the season's best moments.
Bella's beautiful run on the fast-track to top rugby
Bella Narbey has written her name into the sport’s record books.
All Blacks injury list: Savea needs surgery, Lienert-Brown out six weeks
There is no given timeline for the captain's return to play.
The First XV wingers who caught the eye in 2026
Twelve standout schoolboy rugby wingers made their mark across the country.
NZ Schools rugby coach on how to develop young players in the game
Youth coach wants to align development with All Blacks structure.
Snubbed St Andrew's College win national First XV title
St Andrew's College won after being excluded from the South Island competition.
First XV final guarantees maiden national title winner
Tauranga Boys’ College will face St Andrew’s College in Sunday’s final.
Assessing the state of play in school-girl rugby
Playing numbers have risen 26% since 2022, but more work is needed.
Schoolboy rugby: The first-try rule that sent Westlake to national final
Westlake kept the Blues Cup after scoring the first try in a 40-40 draw with Kelston.
Top of the props: The First XV front-rowers who stood out in 2026
Covering the latest developments in schools rugby.
First XV rugby: Westlake win title thriller as St Andrew's stun Southland Boys
Westlake edged Rosmini, while St Andrew's stunned Southland in a thriller.