Canterbury

Zach Gallagher to debut for the Crusaders against the Highlanders

The Crusaders are preparing to welcome fans back to Orangetheory Stadium this Friday night, when they host the Highlanders in Round 7 of DHL Super Rugby Pacific.  While there are only a few changes...

Wallabies and Brumbies backrower Pete Samu re-commits until 2023

Wallabies and Brumbies backrower Pete Samu has re-signed with Australian Rugby until the end of 2023.Born in Melbourne, 30-year-old Samu has settled at the Brumbies after a unique Rugby story saw him play...

New Zealand Rugby announces 29 contracted players for Black Ferns players

The Black Ferns programme has received a welcome boost in 2022 with 29 contracted players leaving behind their day jobs to focus their attention on rugby.   Building on the professional performance...

New era for Black Ferns Sevens

A new era for the Black Ferns Sevens kicked off on Wednesday with new players and coaching group setting their sights on the next three years.Nominated for Halberg Coach of the Year, Cory Sweeney...

Codie Taylor latest All Black to ink long-term deal

All Blacks, Crusaders and Canterbury hooker Codie Taylor has become the latest top player to recommit long term to New Zealand Rugby (NZR), inking a deal through to 2025.   30-year-old Taylor has...

Sarah Hirini and Anna Richards take major prizes as women's rugby shines at the ASB New Zealand Rugby Awards

Black Ferns Sevens captain Sarah Hirini has collected three major prizes at the 2021 ASB New Zealand Rugby Awards, including the supreme Kelvin R. Tremain Memorial Player of the Year. Due to COVID-19...

Nominees announced for 2021 ASB Rugby Awards

New Zealand Rugby’s (NZR) top performers of 2021 will be recognised in an ASB Rugby Awards TV event, with nominees announced today. This year’s awards, due to COVID-19 restrictions on public...

The New Zealand and Moana Pasifika Super Rugby Pacific 2022 squads

Returning star power, some familiar faces from the past join a cast of exciting young rookies in New Zealand's five 2022 Super Rugby Pacific squads announced today.     CLICK HERE TO VIEW...

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Bunnings Warehouse Heartland Championship introduces the Bill Osborne Taonga and Ian Kirkpatrick Medal

Iconic All Blacks Bill Osborne and Ian Kirkpatrick have had newly created Bunnings Warehouse Heartland Championship awards named after them New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has announced.   A...