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New Zealand’s top rugby players say they will split from the governing body if they do not get their way at NZR’s special general meeting on Thursday. Photo: Getty Images

New Zealand Rugby set for pivotal vote after breakaway threat by players’ union

Power brokers will vote on a new leadership structure but the players’ association has threatened to form a rebel body if the provinces get their way.

Power brokers will vote for one of two proposals on a new leadership structure at special general meeting in Wellington
The players’ association has threatened to form a rebel body to govern professional rugby if the provincial unions get their way

29 May 2024 - 5:22AM

Explainer | Why HSBC, Standard Chartered are sending top executives to Hong Kong summit

15 Sep 2022 - 10:41PMvideocam

Leitch wants Japan to join tier 1 comp but still help lift standard in Asia

6 May 2022 - 3:19PM

All Blacks get game plan right but off-field issues remain

New Zealand clinch Bledisloe Cup with a 57-22 win against Australia in the second test.

15 Aug 2021 - 9:59PM

The New Zealand All Blacks celebrate after defeating Australia in the second Bledisloe Cup rugby test at Eden Park in Auckland. Photo: AP

Wallabies’ Hooper eyes Argentina scalp at ground with mixed memories

Australia skipper Michael Hooper returns to the ground where he made his international debut in a shock loss to Scotland.

21 Nov 2020 - 11:09AMvideocam

Pichot believes rugby’s long term future is in Asia and Africa

Argentinian great Agustin Pichot believes the focus on established nations has meant rugby misses massive potential in Africa and Asia, but he intends to change the mindset.

21 Apr 2020 - 10:30PM

Best World Cup yet kicks off rugby’s exciting new era

A changing of the coaching guard sets up equally fascinating 2020.

27 Dec 2019 - 9:00AM

Rugby in 2019 was not like 2018, and will most likely be a lot different in 2020 as the sport expands and brings about new levels of parity. Photo: EPA

Folau responds to sacking, requests formal hearing amid social media uproar

Australia rugby star responds to sacking, requests formal hearing amid social media uproar

17 Apr 2019 - 4:15PM

Opinion | It is fine to express your views, religious or otherwise, but not like Folau

Language is powerful, and the way Folau choses to make his point differentiates it from free speech and makes it bigotry

11 Apr 2019 - 4:41PM

Wallabies’ revival faces ultimate test against All Blacks

19 Oct 2017 - 10:15PM

Kurtley Beale is confident the Wallabies are building. Photos: AFP

We did enough to beat All Blacks, says South Africa coach

8 Oct 2017 - 9:25PM

The mercurial Damian McKenzie scores the crucial try, helping the All Blacks build an eight-point advantage. Photo: Reuters

Discard Cooper to skipper Barbarians against Wallabies

4 Oct 2017 - 1:29PM

New breed of All Blacks rise to occasion in Pumas’ cauldron

1 Oct 2017 - 8:02PM

Wallaby coach Cheika slams ref after another draw with Springboks

1 Oct 2017 - 11:28AM

Australia’s Israel Folau is congratulated by teammates after scoring against South Africa in Bloemfontein. Photo: AP

All Blacks cruise past hapless Springboks in record 57-0 rout

16 Sep 2017 - 8:14PM

New Zealand’s Lima Sopoaga celebrates a try in his side’s 57-0 romp. Photo: Reuters

All Blacks unleash ‘the beast’ in win against Argentina

9 Sep 2017 - 11:38PM

Cheika optimistic after improved Wallabies display

27 Aug 2017 - 5:52PM

Barrett the hero as All Blacks clinch Bledisloe Cup in thriller

27 Aug 2017 - 12:03AM

New Zealand captain Kieran Read with the Bledisloe Cup after his side’s thrilling victory over the Wallabies. Photos: AFP

Officials looking into possible Sonny Bill Williams concussion miss

22 Aug 2017 - 9:18PMvideocam

All Blacks crush Wallabies in Rugby Championship opener

22 Aug 2017 - 1:07PM

Julian Savea dropped by All Blacks for Rugby Championship

8 Aug 2017 - 10:04AM

New Zealand's Julian Savea has been dropped for the Rugby Championship. Photo: Reuters

Hooper takes over from Moore as skipper of wobbly Wallabies

2 Aug 2017 - 2:11PMvideocam

Michael Hooper is honoured to captain the Wallabies. Photo: Reuters

Japan a long way from Rugby Championship, says NZ chief Tew

29 Jul 2017 - 3:25PM

New Zealand’s Sonny Bill Williams to appeal Rugby Championship ban

28 Jul 2017 - 3:41PMvideocam

All Black Smith to play Bledisloe Cup before sabbatical

26 Jul 2017 - 5:25PM

New Zealand's Ben Smith is looking forward to resting both mentally and physically on sabbatical. Photo: AFP

Springboks and All Blacks set for explosive showdown

The next World Cup may still be two years away, but today's Rugby Championship decider between South Africa and New Zealand at Ellis Park could provide an early psychological blow for the victor.

10 Jan 2015 - 6:38PM

Bismarck du Plessis returns to give the Springboks bite.

Du Preez may be catalyst to Springbok victory over Australia

Veteran South Africa scrum-half Fourie du Preez could be the catalyst for victory over Australia on Saturday in a vital Rugby Championship Test.

10 Jan 2015 - 6:39PM

Boks prepare to battle upbeat Australians

South Africa will concentrate on the basics as they try to dispatch a bullish Australia at Newlands on Saturday in the hope of setting up a final-day showdown against New Zealand in the Rugby Championship.

10 Jan 2015 - 6:40PM

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The Rugby Championship

An annual competition involving the southern hemisphere’s top four rugby-playing nations – New Zealand, South Africa, Australia and Argentina. Known as the Tri Nations from 1996 to 2012, before the Pumas were invited to join the party.