Rugby Championship
Bledisloe Cup match preview with Grant Nisbett
The All Blacks make their long-awaited return to the test arena in today's opening Bledisloe Cup test against the Wallabies in Wellington. Joining us to preview the match is the man who will call the… Audio
Three debutants in All Blacks squad to play Australia
Three players are set to make their All Black debuts in Sunday's first Bledisloe Cup test against the Wallabies in Wellington.
Four debutants in Wallabies side
New Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has named four debutants in his first matchday 23 to play the All Blacks in Wellington on Sunday.
All Blacks won't have to spend Christmas in quarantine
The All Blacks won't have to spend Christmas in quarantine after it was decided to shift their last game of the Rugby Championship to late October. Audio
Christmas in quarantine on the cards for All Blacks
New Zealand Rugby has cast doubt over the Rugby Championship with the national body yet to commit to the schedule.
Sir John Kirwan's top stress-busting tips
Sir John Kirwan is one of the faces of mental health awareness in this country, so it's fitting that we catch up with him on the eve of Mental Health Awareness Week. JK joins the show to share some of… Audio
Political football
The government got blamed for dropping the ball on Rugby Championship hosting last week by insisting on strict quarantine. This week it moved to make sure Bledisloe Cup games happen here, prompting… Audio
NZ loses out on hosting Rugby Championship to Australia
The Rugby Championship will be held in Australia, with New Zealand missing out on hosting the tournament.
RNZ understands the competition will be based in Sydney, New South Wales.
RNZ's rugby… Audio
Barrett still waiting on judiciary, could miss start of World Cup
All Blacks lock Scott Barrett is still waiting to see what punishment he'll cop for his red card against the Wallabies.
Wallabies hungrier than ever to take Cup
Skipper Michael Hooper says the Wallabies are hungrier than ever to snap their Bledisloe Cup drought thanks to the trio of players brought back into the Test fold.
Springboks claim Rugby Championship
A Handre Pollard-inspired South Africa warmed up for the World Cup in style by beating Argentina 46-13 to claim the Rugby Championship.
Wallabies not getting too excited after win over All Blacks
Wallabies coach Michael Cheika says all his side have achieved is a "ticket to Auckland" despite stunning New Zealand with an inspired 47-26 Test win in Perth.
There's nothing Mickey Mouse about Michael Cheika
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says he has plenty of respect for his Wallabies rival Michael Cheika and labelling him as "Mickey Mouse" earlier this year was in jest.
History beckons for All Blacks
The All Blacks begin their quest to make history when they kick off the Rugby Championship against Argentina, two months out from the world cup.
A lack of Crusaders gives others a chance to shine for All Blacks
The absence of eight Crusaders players against Argentina gives the All Blacks replacements a golden opportunity to stake their claim for a permanent place.
New All Black thought he'd missed selection
Luke Jacobson says he "blanked out for a little bit" when he was named in the All Blacks squad for the Rugby Championship.
All Blacks captain Kieran Read says nothing is expected anymore
All Blacks captain Kieran Read says they can no longer just pitch up and expect to win rugby tests after dominating the sport over the last decade.
Springbok captain expects all-out assault from All Blacks
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi expects an all-out assault from the All Blacks when the two sides meet in their Rugby Championship test in Pretoria.
Francois Louw back in Springboks team to meet All Blacks
South Africa have drafted number eight Francois Louw back into the team as one of three changes to face the All Blacks in their Rugby Championship test at the Loftus Versfeld this weekend.
All Blacks want to set a marker ahead of the World Cup
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen sees the Rugby Championship test against South Africa as a chance to lay down an early marker for when the two rugby superpowers clash at next year's World Cup.