Stories by Jonty Dine

The Highlanders have beaten a New Zealand side for the first time since 2021.

The Blues have beaten the Hurricanes in a nailbiter at Eden Park.

The Chiefs have moved to third on the Super Rugby Pacific table with a win over Moana Pasifika in Auckland.

Auckland City FC are set to defend their OFC Champions League crown in Papeete.

NRL referee Kasey Badger has been subjected to sexist attacks following her performance in a match last weekend.

The Chiefs have picked up a resounding win over the Western Force in Hamilton.

The Crusaders have lost to the Reds in Christchurch for the first time since 1999.

The Hurricanes have scored a dominant 41-12 victory over the Waratahs in Wellington.

David Nyika says he is in the best condition of his career ahead of his biggest fight to date.

Sam Sutton looms as a key figure in the Phoenix's finals run.

Hannah King is one of three new faces in the Black Ferns squad for 2024.

Addin Fonua-Blake joins the Sharks next year but has committed to seeing out the 2024 season.

Te Maire Martin will start in the halves against the Sea Eagles in Auckland on Saturday, after a successful return to first grade last weekend.

The Warriors have hammered the Rabbitohs 34-4 in Sydney.

Former All Black captain Tana Umaga wants to see crowds return to rugby.

Analysis - The impact of Sir Bryan Williams, who has just been inducted into the Pacific Rugby Hall of Fame, extends far beyond his sensational on-field exploits, Jonty Dine writes.

The Blues have defeated the Crusaders 26-6 to hand the defending champions their fifth straight defeat.

The Chiefs have held off the Highlanders in Hamilton.

After two close losses to start the season, the Warriors have picked up their first win, edging the Raiders 18-10 in Christchurch.

The Chiefs Manawa remain unbeaten in Super Rugby Aupiki following a 43-12 win over Hurricane Poua.

Cole Forbes is back in Aotearoa after three years in Scotland.

RNZ looks over the biggest moments, statement performances and all the water cooler chat from the weekend's rugby around the globe.

The Wellington Phoenix have beaten Sydney FC 2-1 at Eden Park.

The Melbourne Storm scored a last minute stunner to snatch victory from the Warriors.

The Chiefs have held off a brave Fijian Drua in Hamilton to win 46-29.