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A century of school pride on the line at New Zealand’s oldest rugby tournament
The Quad marks 100 years in Whanganui with Wellington chasing win No 34.
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Can One NZ Stadium's full houses continue?
Matatū are eyeing a record women's rugby crowd at Christchurch's new covered stadium.
Hurricanes beat Brumbies by 54 in qualifying final
Ruben Love was perfect off the tee while six different Hurricanes players ran in tries.
'Get off my son': Mum runs on to field to confront opposition during rugby match
The woman has been sanctioned by her son's Sydney club and the local rugby union.
Black Ferns Sevens lose first game in 30, miss out on cup final
They can still secure the World Championship crown next week in Bordeaux.
Chiefs v Blues player ratings: The All Blacks hopefuls who dominated lacklustre Blues
OPINION: How the players rated in the Chiefs' 59-34 win over the Blues at FMG Stadium.
'I'm not proud of it': Ponga reflects on costly sending-off in Origin opener
He became only the seventh player in Origin history to be dismissed.
Super Rugby Pacific: All you need to know for round 16
Cam Roigard returns for the Hurricanes after three weeks sidelined by injury.
'It's a finals mindset': Segner leads Blues into high-stakes showdown
Anton Segner captains the Blues as they fight to keep home playoff hopes alive.
Final whistle: Moana Pasifika collapse leaves $2.7m public debt unpaid
Up to 80 Moana Pasifika staff, including players, to become creditors.
Saved by the pub: Schoolboy First XV make kickoff in borrowed van
St Kevin's still won 60-10, reaching Wānaka with time to warm up.
Hastings cop first Super 8 rugby loss to New Plymouth in six years
Hastings Boys' High School led seven minutes before halftime, but were beaten 40-24.
Sean Fitzpatrick fronting a $30m drive for new Sacred Heart sports hub
The planned Marist Brothers Sports Centre would span 4000sq m on campus.
Can touch this: NZ Rugby announces partnership with Touch NZ
The deal sees touch rugby become the official non-contact summer form of the game.
Gregor Paul: Ten make-or-break challenges facing new NZ Rugby boss Steve Lancaster
OPINION: After a 10-month search, Lancaster has a big job on his hands.
First XV rugby wrap: All the top schoolboy rugby action nationally
Grammar made to work hard but secure victory; top-of-the-table clash set for North Harbour
Steve Lancaster confirmed as new New Zealand Rugby chief executive
NZR chairman David Kirk says Lancaster's interim leadership drove the decision.
Editorial: Sports volunteerism in 'quiet crisis?'
OPINION: Modern weekends have taken on a different shape.
First XV power rankings: Which schools will lead the way in each region
Who to look out for on the First XV front over the next four months.
Paul Lewis: How to solve rugby's head-injury crisis
OPINION: The current tackle laws are punishing the wrong player.
'Bugger me, if that was a forward pass': 50 years later, Nelson v Wellington rivalry runs deep
Staunch rugby schools share a rich history.
From South Africa to Lewis Pass: How First XV rugby teams are gearing up
Kiwi teams have performed well against some international rivals.
Fans puzzled as provincial rugby logo gets colourful revamp
NZR said it began the brand refresh in late 2025 to mark two key milestones.
'They just get on and play': CNI schools embrace cameras as Auckland holds out
All 54 CNI First XV games will stream free on Māori+ YouTube this season.
The position that's killing club rugby: Grassroots footy under threat as big men disappear
Some clubs are having to bring front-rowers in from overseas.
Gregor Paul: NZ rugby's 30 most influential power-brokers
OPINION: Gregor Paul looks at the real movers and shakers in the national game.
Elliott Smith on Dave Rennie announcement
Newstalk ZB rugby editor Elliott Smith discusses the appointment of Dave Rennie as All Blacks coach. Video / Alyse Wright
Editorial: Super Rugby sets the highest standards in the sport
OPINION: Super Rugby produces more Rugby World Cup winners than any other competition.
Gregor Paul: NZ Rugby's unicorn hunt for a CEO as shortlist comes up short
OPINION: NZR has interviewed global candidates but is yet to offer the top job.
How schoolboy Craig 'Postie' Innes turned First XV freedom into a pro rugby career
Innes now lives in Hawke's Bay, working as a rugby agent and school supporter.