Wellington

Shield Fever breaks Log o Wood

Hawke's Bay won one of New Zealand Rugby's greatest possession after beating Wellington and taking hold of the Ranfurly Shiels.  Following that win things went downhill over the weekend after the...

WRU invests in Wales Women’s backroom team

Four new key appointments are now in place and have been added to the professional staff as Wales prepare to take part on World Rugby’s new global tier 1 tournament, including New Zealand, England,...

Sam Whitelock on the Cusp of All Blacks History

When the great Richie McCaw hung up his boots for the last time with 148 Test caps for his country, most people thought no man could ever come close to breaking his record.   Eight years later,...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Wellington v North Harbour

Wellington put the Ranfurly Shield on the line against North Harbour in round eight of the Bunnings NPC, from Porirua Park.  

Ireland forwards coach Paul O’Connell, flanker Josh van der Flier and wing Mack Hansen

Paul O’Connell, forwards coach On what sort of performance it will take to beat the Springboks: “It’s going to take a big performance for sure. They are an excellent side, they have...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Waikato v Wellington

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Wellington v Counties Manukau

PIC Steelers to face Wellington on Saturday in Ranfurly Shield clash

PIC Steelers coach Reon Graham has brought some Super Rugby experience into his starting side for Saturday’s Ranfurly Shield clash with Wellington in the capital. Hooker Ioane Moananu (Crusaders),...

Wales add seven full-time professional contracts ahead of WXV in New Zealand

The Welsh Rugby Union is proud to announce another seven full-time professional players for the Wales Women’s squad ahead of the global Tier 1 WXV tournament in New Zealand in October. Wales Women’s...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Canterbury v Wellington