Rugby
Jones sacked by England after poor season
Eddie Jones's roller-coaster ride as England coach has come to an end after he was sacked by the Rugby Football Union.
Sports commentator Sam Ackerman
With the recent widespread coverage of the Black Ferns' road to victory at the Rugby World Cup, Sam discusses how sport is represented in the media, and how that emphasis compares to covering the… Audio
Gatland back in Wales to replace Pivac
Wayne Pivac has left his position as Wales rugby head coach and will be replaced by his predecessor Warren Gatland.
Concussed 30 times: former rugby international wants rules changed
Michael Lipman was concussed 30 times, during his career as a professional rugby player, and has been diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and early onset dementia. He talks to… Audio
Gatland about to return to Wales?
Warren Gatland is the leading contender to return as Wales coach if the Welsh Rugby Union decide to replace Wayne Pivac.
Former Springbok captain can't defend Eramus comments
Rassie Erasmus' behaviour has made South Africa "so easy to dislike", says Springboks great John Smit.
Perenara ruptures achilles, out for 9 months
All Blacks halfback TJ Perenara ruptured his achilles in yesterday's drawn test with England and will be out of rugby for up to nine months.
Gregor Paul: Grading the All Blacks v England.
Senior Rugby writer from the NZ Herald Gregor Paul gives his assessment of the All Black's performance against the English at Twickenham. Audio
William Moloney: Invincible
Almost fully forgotten now is Andrew White, a former All Blacks captain who in the First World War fought at Gallipoli, Messines and the Somme. Author William Moloney talks about his new book, Invinci… Audio
Springbok official Rassie Erasmus gets 2 game ban
South Africa's director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has been handed a two-game ban after tweets he posted that were perceived to be critical of referees.
All Blacks: Hostile Twickenham means something different
The hostility that comes with playing at Twickenham can't be overlooked as the All Blacks look to avenge their 2019 World Cup semi-final loss to England, writes Jamie Wall. Video
After Black Ferns victory, Kiwi Ferns aim for NRLW final
The possibility of a World Cup double looms for two of New Zealand's women's oval-ball teams.
In the wake of the Black Ferns rugby triumph at the weekend - the Kiwi Ferns line-up in the semifinals of… Video, Audio
All Black halfback decides against surgery
Highlanders and All Black halfback Folau Fakatava has decided against getting surgery on his injured knee.
Argentina beat England to claim first win at Twickenham in 16 years
Winger Emiliano Boffelli scored 25 points as Argentina beat England 30-29 to claim their first win at Twickenham since 2006.
The Week in Detail: Wayne Brown, banks, and nuclear power
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
The Week in Detail: Wayne Brown, banks, and nuclear power
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week.
AudioNew faces in Fiji and Samoa rugby test teams
Debut caps will be handed out when both Fiji and Samoa play their opening northern hemisphere tour tests this weekend with a former All Black among them.
Will Wales be the next team to roll the All Blacks?
Wales are confident they have the right combinations for success against the All Blacks in Cardiff this weekend.
Extensive changes to All Blacks team to take on Wales
The All Blacks selectors have reverted to their best available side for Sunday morning's test against Wales in Cardiff.
Ruby Tui on wing for Black Ferns' Rugby World Cup semi-final
The Black Ferns have made just one change for their Rugby World Cup semi-final against France on Saturday in Auckland.
A switch in the back line which sees Renee Holmes promoted to starting fullback… Video, Audio
