As pulverising hits flood social media, the spectacle is also drawing criticism for glorifying "harmful forms of masculinity" ...

A burgeoning new sporting trend inspired by the biggest full contact hits in American football and rugby has proved deadly, ...

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has joined the condemnation of the "run it straight" rugby tackle challenge that ...

New Zealand Rugby have released a statement urging people not to take part in the Run it Straight viral challenge.

New Zealand Rugby have released a statement following the death of a teenager after he took part in a rugby-style challenge.

A 19-year-old New Zealand man has died after imitating with friends a new tackling game trending on social media in which ...

Canadian scrum half Olivia Apps (left in red) hugs Alysha Corrigan after a Canadian try in a 27-27 draw with the Black Ferns during Pacific Four Series rugby action in Christchurch, New Zealand ...

CHRISTCHURCH — Sylvia Brunt scored with the clock in the red as reigning World Cup champion New Zealand rallied for a 27-27 tie with Canada in Pacific Four Series women's rugby play Saturday.

A tragic accident occurred on the Schick family's property near Cambridge, New Zealand on Sunday ... donation of a Profondo nomination and the Rugby, Racing and Beer Yearling Sale in Christchurch ...

New Zealand Rugby has posted a third consecutive loss despite the firm – which encompasses the All Blacks – achieving record income. New Zealand Rugby has posted a third consecutive loss despite the ...

Sri Lanka is the destination of the New Zealand Under-85kg rugby team's international tour in May 2025. The historic tour promotes sports collaborations and competitions between the two countries ...