'I'm just happy to be alive': Blues midfielder retires from rugby after 19-hour operation
Matt Johnson is grateful to be alive and content to call time on his inspiring rugby career.
Online Editors
15 Jul 2020, 14:55
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Former All Blacks sevens and Blues speedster becomes the latest player to return to NZ for provincial season
Lolagi Visinia was a man many expected to get the call-up to the All Blacks at some point in his career. It hasn't happened yet b…
Online Editors
10 Jul 2020, 16:37
Mitre 10 Cup draw sees traditional powers get opportunity to seize Ranfurly Shield off Canterbury
A revised Mitre 10 Cup draw has been released today by New Zealand Rugby with the competition due to kick off on Friday 11 Septemb…
Online Editors
24 Jun 2020, 15:44
New Zealand schools take wide-ranging approaches to return-to-play
Rugby training has started again at Auckland's Macleans College - but only in groups of no more than 10.
Online Editors
23 May 2020, 14:30
Provincial unions at risk of pulling out of Mitre 10 Cup due to player payment concerns
At least four provincial unions may be forced to pull out of this year's Mitre 10 Cup competition over fears they will not be able…
Online Editors
20 May 2020, 0:32
'Gypsy football player' joins his fourth Super Rugby side
Rugby nomad Robbie Abel wants to be a calming voice to the youngsters at the NSW Waratahs, the latest destination on his sporting …
Online Editors
13 Jan 2020, 17:23
What's happened to New Zealand's openside flanker conveyor belt?
It doesn’t take a rugby genius to know that New Zealand have been blessed with talent in the 7 jersey over the years, but someth…
Tom Vinicombe
06 Jan 2020, 17:43
After five weeks on sideline Papalii puts All Blacks hand up once again
Injured All Black Dalton Papalii is to make his return to the field this week after five weeks on the sidelines.
Ian Cameron
02 Oct 2019, 23:44
Forgotten All Black to make comeback in new position in Mitre 10
Athletic loose forward Vaea Fifita will make his first appearance for the Wellington Lions on Sunday when they meet defending Mitr…
Online Editors
20 Sep 2019, 19:11
All Blacks back-ups dropping like flies in Mitre 10 Cup
Potential All Blacks back-ups won't struggle for fitness if they suddenly get the call-up thanks to the M10 Cup - but injuries co…
Tom Vinicombe
24 Aug 2019, 20:01
'If they need me, I'm ready' - Karl Tu'inukuafe's World Cup hopes still alive following All Blacks axing
Axed All Blacks prop Karl Tu'inukafe is keeping his slim World Cup aspirations alive as he prepares for his third Mitre 10 Cup out…
Online Editors
23 Aug 2019, 21:37
Asafo Aumua could help Lions hand Canterbury their worst start to a season in over 25 years
Unwanted by the All Blacks but sure to be a major pain in the backside for Mitre 10 Cup teams across the country: Asafo Aumua is s…
Tom Vinicombe
22 Aug 2019, 19:29
Rieko Ioane's plan to get back into the All Blacks starting XV
Superstar wing Rieko Ioane insists he has not fallen out of favour with the All Blacks selectors – and has hit back at suggestio…
Online Editors
22 Aug 2019, 18:09
Derby round perfect opportunity to spy on your Super Rugby franchise's upcoming talent
The second week of the Mitre 10 Cup will see neighbours do battle with neighbours – which means it’s the perfect opportunity f…
Tom Vinicombe
14 Aug 2019, 15:16
Recap: Auckland v North Harbour LIVE | Mitre 10 Cup
Follow all the action live on RugbyPass as Auckland host North Harbour at Eden Park in the Battle of the Bridge.
RugbyPass
09 Aug 2019, 0:19
Far more than just 23 All Blacks on show this weekend
23 men will run out for the New Zealand on Saturday to try secure the Bledisloe Cup for the 17th year in a row - but they're not t…
RugbyPass
08 Aug 2019, 19:33
