The Far North has erupted in celebration following the homecoming of their much-loved, newly-crowned Women's Rugby World Cup champion, Krystal Murray.The Black Ferns prop was welcomed home to Te Hiku o Te Ika this afternoon by thousands...
Whanganui rugby leaders are expecting the buzz around the Black Ferns to inspire a new generation of players.The New Zealand women beat England in front of a sold-out Eden Park in Auckland to capture another Rugby World Cup.This...
COMMENT The Japanese tapestry is about to undergo significant change, from an exotic weave of artefact and finery to the crunch and wallop of a Rugby World Cup as the tournament sets out to show that it is first and foremost compelling...
All you need to know ahead of... Japan v Russia Home fans won't have to wait long to see their team in action, with host nation Japan meeting Russia in the first game of the Rugby World Cup. Japan, coached by Kiwi Jamie Joseph,...
Tony Woodcock will long be remembered by New Zealand rugby fans for his heroics in the 2011 World Cup. The loosehead prop scored the only All Blacks try in their 8-7 win over France in the final at Eden Park, leading the side to...
New Zealand rugby punters are being urged to trial Spark Sport before the Rugby World Cup kicks off to ensure they encounter no problems.The opening ceremony and first match between Japan and Russia will play live on Spark Sport...
Former Wales rugby captain Gareth Thomas has revealed that he is HIV positive, declaring via Twitter that he wants to "break the stigma" around the condition.The ex-British & Irish Lions wing, who was captain for the second and...
England and Saracens prop Mako Vunipola will be absent for his team's Premiership title push, but is expected to return in time for the Rugby World Cup in Japan.
Flanker Sam Cane's remarkable bid to resume his All Blacks career begins this weekend when he returns to rugby seven months after breaking his neck.
Few people know what's going through Israel Folau's mind. But if anyone can imagine what the isolation feels like, it's Karmichael Hunt.
South African Super Rugby side the Bulls have confirmed the departure of Springboks flyhalf Handre Pollard for French Top 14 side Montpellier, but will welcome back the experienced Morne Steyn.
Two-time World Cup winner Dan Carter has laughed off suggestions he could make a surprise return to the All Blacks squad for this year's tournament as New Zealand grapples with concerns over their depth at fly-half.
NSW Waratahs coach Daryl Gibson admits it will be a sad day for rugby if Israel Folau is sacked, with a decision on the superstar's future set to come this week.