Pre-game cultural challenges like the haka have sparked ongoing debate around their reception and appropriateness.

The legendary Originals had put New Zealand on the map, winning 34 of their 35 ... The Battle of Nantes – vs France, 1986 ...

In the case of the All Blacks, what goes on tour becomes headlines, heated debates and part of folklore. As the All Blacks gear up for another end of year trip to Europe, RNZ looks back at the top 10 ...

"Oh, it really is going off here! It's breaking out, there are multiple scuffles, it's hard to keep your eye on them all. This game has been competitive, but it's now really blowing up." You can watch ...

Much bigger protests awaited them in New Zealand. The night before their opening game against Poverty Bay, a farm vehicle was driven through the gates of Gisborne’s Rugby Park. The scheduled ...

Wallabies legend John Eales was able to square off against some of the toughest men on the planet during his playing career, ...

A comment directed to then All Blacks assistant coach Steve Hansen (pictured) by Butch James almost started a bar brawl ... Hamilton's Rugby Park before storming the playing surface. Photo / NZ ...

New Zealand’s parliament was briefly suspended on Thursday after Maori members staged a haka to disrupt the vote on a ...

DUBLIN, Ireland -- Any talk of New Zealand losing their fear factor has ... a team in transition that won just three from six in the Rugby Championship. But after last week's 24-22 win at ...

who bounced back from a disappointing Rugby Championship by beating Japan and England, they haven't played in months. Here's where to watch Ireland vs New Zealand live streams online and catch the ...