27 Jul: All Blacks captain Scott Barrett is in doubt for the Rugby Championship opener after copping a finger injury against Fiji in the win in San Diego... more
26 Jul: The Olympic Games will not officially open for another 24 hours, but the party has well and truly started in Paris at the rugby sevens thanks to Antoine Dupont's majestic brilliance.... more
25 Jul: As the Paris Olympic Games gets underway, high hopes have been pinned on its rugby 7s team. A century ago there were similar hopes for the French 15-a-side team, but they were stunned by an unexpected rival.... more
RUGBY A very comfortable second Ranfurly Shield defence of the season for holders Hawke's Bay in Napier this afternoon More...
BUSINESS G20 leaders say the global economy is likely heading for a "soft landing", but warn wars and escalating conflicts could endanger this outlook while more global co-operation could make growth stronger More...