Crusaders to open their 2021 pre-season in front of a sold out crowd in Temuka

The Crusaders are set to play the Highlanders in their first pre-season fixture on Friday 12th February, and tickets for the Farmlands Cup match in Temuka have now sold out online.

Data-driven rating system makes it easier to selectsports teams - Victoria University

Picking the right sports team for a particular event or to play in certain conditions is many a selector’s nightmare.

But research by Te Herenga Waka- Victoria University of Wellington PhD graduate Dr Ankit Patel could make their tricky task easier.

McMillan to extend his stay with the Gallagher Chiefs Coaching team

The Chiefs Rugby Club have today announced Gallagher Chiefs interim Head Coach Clayton McMillan has signed on as an Assistant Coach with the Gallagher Chiefs for 2022 and 2023.

New Zealand Rugby mourns the passing of Lee Smith

New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has expressed condolences following the passing of former coach and educator Lee Smith.

NZR Chief Executive Mark Robinson said Smith contributed to rugby at all levels and news of his passing was met with sadness.

Gallagher Chiefs set for trainings around the region

The Gallagher Chiefs are taking two of their pre-season January team trainings on the road. The team will be hosted by Hamilton Marist Rugby Football Club on Wednesday 13 January and Morrinsville Rugby and Sports Club on Wednesday 20 January.

Cunneen records maiden training victory - NZ Racing Desk

Cunneen records maiden training victory

Riccarton trainer Meg Cunneen broke through to record her first victory when Mamma Sans won the Alex Hayward/Noel Wafer Pow Memorial (1810m) at Kumara on Saturday.

New Zealand Rugby congratulates Kendra Cocksedge

Black Ferns and Canterbury halfback Kendra Cocksedge has been recognised in the 2020 New Year Honours list, announced today.

Te Akau Shark retired - NZ Racing Desk

One of New Zealand’s most exciting weight-for-age gallopers, dual Group One winner Te Akau Shark, has been retired.

The Rip Van Winkle gelding hasn’t raced since finishing fifth in the Gr.1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m) at Randwick in April.

All Blacks Captain Sam Cane wins Kelvin R Tremain Player of the Year award

All Blacks Captain Sam Cane has received the top honour at the 2020 ASB Rugby Awards tonight, claiming the Kelvin R Tremain Memorial award for overall Player of the Year, after also picking up the All Black of the Year title.

Whitney Hansen selected for Rugby World Cup 2021 coaching intern role

New Zealand Rugby and World Rugby today announced that New Zealand Barbarians assistant coach Whitney Hansen will join the Black Ferns management team as their selected Rugby World Cup 2021 coach intern.