Stories by Joe Porter

The worst kept secret in NZ rugby has been confirmed with Scott Barrett the new All Blacks captain. Audio

It's been 21 years since the Blues last won a full Super Rugby title and coach Vern Cotter believes it's time to get the monkey off the back.

It's down to the final four, and hosts the Hurricanes and Blues are favoured to win both semi-finals and set up an all-New Zealand title decider.

TJ Perenara could return to the All Blacks, and he reckons some young teammates will debut next month.

In theory, the Hurricanes should breeze past the Rebels this weekend.

Threats from the Players' Association to split from New Zealand Rugby will not faze the Provincial Unions.

The Black Ferns have demoted some stars in the wake of last week's historic defeat to Canada but they insist they're on track to defend their World Cup title.

Provincial unions say the Players' Association is trying to bully them into accepting New Zealand Rugby's proposed reforms.

The Black Ferns were not happy with how last year ended and they are out to make amends this season.

The Hurricanes have been doing their best to replicate the Fiji heat in Wellington.

Jordie Barrett has become the first All Black to commit his services to New Zealand Rugby beyond the 2027 World Cup.

The Chiefs Manawa have a chip on their shoulder.

World champion swimmer Lewis Clareburt wants to go fast at this week's National Championships in Hawkes Bay.

New Zealand Rugby says calls for the board to step down are a distraction as the stoush over changes to the governance structure at the top level of the game continues.

The provincial unions believe they have the advantage over the New Zealand Rugby board and the Players Association when it comes to a restructured governance model for the sport.

Crusaders coach Rob Penney is adamant they can still defend their Super Rugby crown.

Elissa Mah likes to go fast. Video

Three New Zealand drivers will be on the IndyCar grid in 2024, including the reigning rookie of the year, a six time champion and last season's third place getter.

New Zealand Rugby is investigating the Hurricanes women's team haka that criticised the coalition government labelling it "redneck".

World Rugby has defended the use of smart mouthguards and is confident any problems with the technology will quickly be ironed out.

Smart mouthguards have received the backing of a Super Rugby coach but an All Black has questioned the timing of their introduction.

Hurricanes newcomer Jordi Viljoen reckons he's learnt a fair bit from former All Blacks halfback Aaron Smith.

The Crusaders coach Rob Penney has cast doubt over the effectiveness of a law change in Super Rugby aimed at reducing kicking duels.

A recent decision by an Australian family to send their son to Aotearoa for rugby has highlighted the importance of feeling "culturally safe".

TJ Perenara wants his All Blacks spot back and he doesn't think the rise of Cam Roigard will stop him.