Hansen will oversee 11 Tests next year followed by an historic British & Irish Lions Series in 2027.
Rugby
December 19, 2025
The track and field pair lead the pack for the New Zealand sport's supreme recognition.
Sport
December 18, 2025
New Zealand's loose forward leader scooped the big awards after a season in which he played his 100th Test.
December 11, 2025
The Black Ferns will take on the Springbok Women ahead of the third test between the All Blacks and the Springboks in Johannesburg on September 5.
New Zealand
December 5, 2025
New Zealand Rugby confirmed the news this morning and said it follows an "extensive review" following the Women's Rugby World Cup.
November 14, 2025
A joint statement from eight international unions has warned players will not be available to play Tests if they sign with big-money league.
October 8, 2025
The Black Ferns are set to enter uncharted territory when they face France in their first bronze final in a Rugby World Cup.
September 27, 2025
The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including new social media safety measures for teens, Diddy’s back in court, and a mass robbery caught on camera.
Crime and Justice
September 26, 2025
New Zealand's World Cup defeat and the All Blacks' record loss to South Africa adds up to a very bad week for the game here, writes Patrick McKendry.
September 21, 2025
The defending champions were on the wrong side of the referee and the scoreboard in their semifinal defeat to Canada.
September 20, 2025
The street-smart Canadians were far too good for New Zealand despite the defending champions threatening a comeback in Bristol.
The Black Ferns may be chasing World Cup glory in Bristol, but back at Ponsonby Rugby Club, the next wave is already lacing up their boots.
September 19, 2025
The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including Trump slams Kimmel ahead of UK departure, new details on Jorja Miller’s injury, and is chocolate about to get cheaper?
Canada's head coach Kevin Rouet commented on the similarities between Canada's style of play and New Zealand's ahead of the match on Saturday morning.
"The amount of people that told me fish and chips were good here – lying, bro. Lying," the Black Fern told Seven Sharp.
September 18, 2025
Miller and Laura Bayfield are both unavailable to play in the semifinal due to injury - although the nature of the injuries hasn't been disclosed.
New Zealand's co-captain will become the third Black Fern to celebrate 50 Tests when she runs out for the World Cup semifinal against Canada.
September 17, 2025
The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including a record run for Geordie Beamish at the world champs, the most expensive place to rent isn’t Auckland or Wellington, and Trump might save TikTok.
September 16, 2025
After team management confirmed they'd replace Amy Du'Plessis, fans were speculating who they'd opt for with the likes of Ruby Tui and Hannah King suggested - but they've chosen someone else.
September 15, 2025
The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including the hunt for Charlie Kirk’s killer, legal experts weigh in on the Marokopa case, and is the new Sims inspired by New Zealand?
September 12, 2025
The 18-year-old rising star and her mum are set to reunite in England this week after their longest time apart during her Rugby World Cup campaign.
September 9, 2025
1News Europe correspondent Kate Nicol-Williams reflects on the World Cup campaign at the halfway point, following the Black Ferns' domination over Ireland.
Both teams understood what was at stake: top spot in Pool C and a quarterfinal against 10th ranked South Africa rather than 4th-ranked France.
September 8, 2025
The rugby minnows were thrashed by the England juggernaut, but they achieved something significant nonetheless.
August 31, 2025
After growing up surrounded by rugby in England and New Zealand, Maddie Feaunati said competing in the Women's Rugby World Cup is a dream come true.
August 28, 2025
