Angus Ta'avao, who played for the Highlanders on Friday, wrote on social media that his son Leo has passed away.
Rugby
Tue, Feb 17
The Chiefs and All Blacks lock illegally leaped over several defenders to score a disputed try in his team's narrow win.
1News writer Patrick McKendry runs the rule over Super Rugby Pacific's opening round which featured a mixture of performances.
Sun, Feb 15
Taylor said he was "gutted" for Scott Robertson but there was now an opportunity for a new head coach to reassert New Zealand's dominance.
Wed, Feb 4
The Highlanders coach has been groomed to take over the top job since last year, so missing out now would qualify as a huge shock, writes Patrick McKendry.
Fri, Jan 30
The two teams, who play a Super Rugby Pacific pre-season game at Mt Maunganui on Friday, gathered to sing a karakia on the beach.
Tue, Jan 27
The Crusaders will have the honour of playing in the first competitive match at Te Kaha, with four other matches scheduled there for Anzac weekend.
August 11, 2025
Chiefs and Northland loose forward Simon Parker speaks to 1News about his journey to the All Blacks' squad and his respect for legend Jerome Kaino.
August 5, 2025
Uncapped Chiefs flanker Simon Parker has beaten out stiff competition to be included in Scott Robertson's Rugby Championship group.
August 4, 2025
Wing Kyren Taumoefolau has signed a two-year deal with the Chiefs - putting him more firmly into the All Blacks' mix.
Gibbes takes over from Clayton McMillan, who is departing to coach in Ireland.
July 21, 2025
The selection of three locks, including debutant Fabian Holland, to start against France may be a sign of things to come, writes Patrick McKendry.
July 3, 2025
The coaches have been clear about wanting to play with pace against France but the attack-minded McKenzie says fast doesn't mean 'loose'.
July 2, 2025
Chiefs head coach Clayton McMillan now leaves for Munster but will likely be recognised as a leader who left the franchise in a better place.
June 22, 2025
Rob Penney looked relieved after he helped deliver a championship to the Crusaders but he won't say whether he wants to come back to help defend it.
The Crusaders had to do it the hard way in Christchurch, the Chiefs losing their third final in a row.
June 21, 2025
Williams, the big Crusaders' and All Blacks' prop, says he is good to go for Super Rugby final against Chiefs despite injured knee.
June 18, 2025
"The Chiefs cowbell is in their DNA, and we’ve been shaking this thing forever," said Paula Southgate.
New Zealand
Crusaders chief executive Colin Mansbridge said the ban was due to spectator safety, noting the "tight" confines at Apollo Projects Stadium.
June 17, 2025
Before this season the former Wallaby had never made a Super Rugby semifinal. Now he's in a grand final against the Chiefs in Christchurch.
Analysis: The red and blacks have home advantage against the Chiefs but also a belief in a vastly improved defensive system, writes Patrick McKendry.
June 16, 2025
The Chiefs have lost the last two Super Rugby finals but believe they have the game to beat a Crusaders side who have never lost a home playoff match.
June 15, 2025
The red and blacks have extended their Super Rugby home playoffs streak to 31-0 but the Blues were a hair's breadth away from forcing extra-time in Christchurch.
June 13, 2025
A win over the Brumbies on Saturday would put the Chiefs into another final but the Mooloo men can't bring themselves to cheer for the Blues.
June 12, 2025
Vern Cotter turns up the heat by saying the Crusaders' 30-game unbeaten streak in home playoffs could be more of a burden than boost.
June 11, 2025
