Monday, May 25, 2026

Rugby

Sports shorts (May 21)

By Head-knocked Nick Who likes sports shorts? For those who like their sports brief – to the point, that is, not unnecessarily revealing! –...

Moana Pasifika, more than a rugby team

By Mike King, executive director, I Am Hope Foundation Let’s talk about the Pasifika Medical Association (PMA) and their involvement in Moana Pasifika Rugby. The...

True Blues in hall of fame – no Steelers?

The Blues have confirmed Sean Fitzpatrick, Zinzan Brooke and Carlos Spencer as inaugural inductees to the Blues Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame honours...

Chiefs concerns – roster changes for Manawa

Retirement has rocked Chiefs Manawa preparations for the upcoming Super Rugby Aupiki competition as the squad assembles for pre-season training this week. Black Fern Awhina...

Mitey fine approach to mental health

A new approach to teaching mental health as part of the New Zealand curriculum enables it to be taught at school, every day, just...

Great eight – Read’s read on Super Rugby

The Hurricanes, Chiefs and Blues are all jockeying for position at the top of the Super Rugby table with the Crusaders hard on their...

Sports shorts…

Who likes sports shorts? For those who like their sports brief – to the point, that is, not unnecessarily revealing! – we have a...

Blues $10K relay child’s play

Regardless of whether the Blues lose or the Hurricanes are blown off the park, young rugby fans are bound to enjoy an upcoming fixture...

Magnificent seven – Aupiki picks

While the Chiefs Manawa roster includes a pair of Heat players, back-to-back Super Rugby Aupiki champions, the Blues, will be relying more strongly on...

Loving daylights – more Steelers day games on schedule

An accessible, family-friendly approach is the aim of the game for the Counties Manukau Steelers’ 2026 NPC campaign. According to the team’s recently released schedule,...