Rugby World Cup
'Feels like it's not real': Devastated Sam Cane reflects on World Cup red card
'Even now just saying those words... I just feel the tension.'
Brodie Retallick at 33: One of NZ's rugby greats is finally giving his body a break
'I think I'm done there,' the giant lock says of his All Blacks and Chiefs careers.
'We know what it is': Is Black Ferns' search for DNA already over?
'You should have heard us in the box for some of those tries. It was really exciting.'
Balancing act: How these mums tackle the challenges of dual roles
These are the untold stories of professional athlete mums.
Gregor Paul: Provincial unions find themselves in crosshairs of history
OPINION: Provinces will have to decide on what basis they can say their plan is better.
‘Big mistake’: Ireland accused of World Cup arrogance against All Blacks
The two-time champion did not hold back in his assessment.
Rugby World Cup video
Watch: News Worth Knowing in 2023
2023 has not been short of memorable events. NZ Herald video covered them all. Video / NZ Herald
Willie Jackson and his world cup opinions
Willie Jackson calls into Jason Pines show to share his views on the Rugby World Cup final. Video / Newstalk ZB
Beyond the Game: Ian Foster gives last press conference as All Blacks coach
Ian Foster gives his last press conference as All Blacks head coach opening up on his future, legacy and what he will miss the most after four seasons in the top job. Video / NZ Herald
Latest Rugby news
Gregor Paul: Can NZ Rugby find the leader it needs to save the game?
OPINION: Looking at the problems the national union faces, and who could fix them.
How every team can win the Ranfurly Shield (except Southland)
All roads will go through Hawke’s Bay starting this weekend against the Tasman Mako.
Phil Gifford: All Blacks can't better the Boks in man-to-man combat
OPINION: The All Blacks may find space out wide can help defuse the bomb squad.
Rugby World Cup Opinion
Tight Five: Can Club World Cup steal spotlight from cricket and football?
OPINION: Elliott Smith analyses the biggest talking points from the world of rugby.
Tight Five: The road map to Super Rugby re-invigoration
OPINION: Elliott Smith analyses the biggest talking points from the world of rugby.
Tight Five: Blues' mixed performance raises questions on tactics
OPINION: Elliott Smith analyses the biggest talking points from the world of rugby.
Tight Five: Anonymous Aumua needs to lift his game
OPINION: Elliott Smith analyses the biggest talking points from the world of rugby.
Phil Gifford: Why the stadiums were ‘empty’ for Black Ferns
OPINION: Phil Gifford lists four talking points from the world of rugby.
All Blacks news
How every team can win the Ranfurly Shield (except Southland)
All roads will go through Hawke’s Bay starting this weekend against the Tasman Mako.
Phil Gifford: All Blacks can't better the Boks in man-to-man combat
OPINION: The All Blacks may find space out wide can help defuse the bomb squad.
'Concept is awesome': Razor behind bigger tour of South Africa
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson is backing an eight-match tour of South Africa.
More Rugby World Cup news
'Had them on the ropes': All Blacks unlikely to hit selection panic button
Continuity is likely to be favoured while the Springboks assess serious injuries.
All Blacks missing South African opponents in Super Rugby - Blackadder
Kiwi club sides haven’t travelled to the Republic since 2020.
Kiwi-born rugby fan fined for abusing referee during Rugby World Cup
Aaron Isaia’s abuse was picked up by an AI programme monitoring the tournament.
Technology could be used to tackle trolls attacking All Blacks
Why many All Blacks have two signatures - technology to tackle online trolls.
Tight Five: The road map to Super Rugby re-invigoration
OPINION: Elliott Smith analyses the biggest talking points from the world of rugby.
Which royal has decided to back Australia in the rugby?
The 2003 Rugby World Cup winner reveals daughter Mia cheers for the land down under.
Gregor Paul: Addressing declining audiences with alcohol-free zones
OPINION: It would be mad for New Zealand not to see merit in this concept.
Gregor Paul: Why Beauden Barrett's story is nowhere near written
OPINION: It may be some time yet before Barrett commits his last act in test rugby.