Black Ferns Sevens looking to follow up from Commonwealth Games gold

On the back of a successful Commonwealth Games campaign, Black Ferns Sevens Coach Allan Bunting has named the Black Ferns Sevens team to take on the HSBC Kitakyushu Sevens in Japan this weekend.

The team is (-denote debut):

1. Huia Harding- (Waikato)

Gallagher Chiefs team named to play against the Reds

The Gallagher Chiefs are ready for their first trans-Tasman clash of the season when they take on the Reds in Brisbane this weekend, who will be putting it all on the line in Queensland Rugby Union’s 1000th rugby match.

Head Coach Colin Cooper is aware of this weeks’ challenge.

New Rugby League homework centres kick off

A new rugby league-driven programme gets underway this week with the goal of better supporting local youth and promoting off-field achievement.

Ngai Tahu unveils special Manly Sea Eagles jersey

The custom-designed Ngāi Tahu jersey for the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles matches in Christchurch will become a unique sought-after item for sports fans in New Zealand and Australia, says Manly CEO Lyall Gorman.

NZ Rugby elects Sir Michael Jones to its Board

All Blacks legend Sir Michael Jones has been elected to the New Zealand Rugby Board at its Annual General Meeting in Wellington today.

Jones, 53, was voted on to the NZR Board of Directors after being nominated by the Tasman Rugby Football Union.

Waka Nathan made life member at NZ Maori Rugby Board AGM

Maori All Blacks legend Waka Nathan (Ngapuhi, Te Roroa, Tainui) has been made a life member of the New Zealand Maori Rugby Board (NZMRB), at the Board’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Wellington tonight.

Age no barrier for 83-year-old Golden Oldies hockey player

83-year-old hockey player Colin Birtles didn’t let an attack of gallstones keep him from taking the field for the Christchurch Casino Golden Oldies Sports Celebration, held at Christchurch’s Nunweek Park this week.

Mike Anthony appointed Head of High Performance for NZ Rugby

The man responsible for identifying and developing emerging rugby talent for the past eight years, Mike Anthony, has been appointed New Zealand Rugby’s new Head of High Performance.

Outstanding Games for NZ Team

As women's hockey captain Stacey Michelsen prepares to lead a 250 strong contingent of New Zealand team members into the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games Closing Ceremony tonight, the New Zealand Team reflects on an outstanding games.

Double gold for NZ Sevens teams at Gold Coast Commonwealth Games

The New Zealand men’s and women’s sevens teams have claimed gold at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.

It is the first time the women’s sevens has featured at the Games, writing New Zealand into the history books claiming both titles in 2018.