The Latest Breaking News from NZ Rugby

Battle for use of Chiefs NRL team name headed for court

New Zealand Rugby has filed proceedings in the NZ High Court over the decision to name the NRL's Papua New Guinea expansion side the Chiefs.

AAP · Oct 8

The deeper significance behind South Africa and New Zealand’s Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series

RUGBY’S GREATEST RIVALRY: As the two ruling powers of men’s rugby union prepare to meet in four Tests, Harry Latham-Coyle explains the rich history and off-field conflicts that deepen the rivalry

The Independent UK · Aug 7

World Rugby responds to questions over future of scrums and bid to make sport ‘quicker and simpler’ for fans

The governing body has set a renewed focus on the overall growth of the sport and fan experience

The Independent UK · Feb 27