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
1News writer Patrick McKendry runs the rule over Super Rugby Pacific's opening round which featured a mixture of performances.
Sun, Feb 15
Jamie Joseph may well have a new job next by weekend, but he can enjoy a brilliant start to his unfancied Highlanders side's season for now.
Sat, Feb 14
Big lock Fabian Holland requires surgery on his dislocated shoulder and will likely also miss the three Nations Championship Tests in July.
Wed, Feb 11
The hard-working lock dislocated the joint in a pre-season game and will miss the start of Super Rugby Pacific, which kicks off on Friday.
Tue, Feb 10
The 25-year-old was found in bed while staying with family in Christchurch in June, 2024.
Health
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
Robertson's sacking as All Blacks head coach immediately propelled Joseph into the conversation, with the former Japan coach widely viewed as a frontrunner to step into the role.
New Zealand
Mon, Jan 19
The rising star suffered a serious knee injury while training with the Highlanders and will be out of all rugby for 12 months.
Mon, Jan 12
Christie played eight matches for the Māori All Blacks, 29 matches for the Highlanders and 73 for Tasman.
August 27, 2025
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
Analysis: The Chiefs will be joined in the Super playoffs by fellow Kiwi sides the Crusaders, Hurricanes and Blues and all four hit form at the weekend, writes Patrick McKendry.
June 1, 2025
All Blacks and Highlanders prop Ethan de Groot talks to 1News about being dropped on last year's tour and the extent of his painful Super Rugby season.
May 29, 2025
Days after Will Jordan's knee injury diagnosis, All Blacks skipper Scott Barrett and prop Fletcher Newell are both ruled out for up to two weeks.
May 14, 2025
The Chiefs hope to get Damian McKenzie back for their crunch game against the Crusaders, but will have to tighten up defence in Christchurch.
May 6, 2025
A late try in a thrilling match in Dunedin has helped Moana Pasifika to their first ever win over the Highlanders.
May 4, 2025
Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens says he could have been permanently paralysed but is back on the field after six months of recovery.
Analysis: The Crusaders look ominous again after refining their scrum and defence into offensive weapons, writes Patrick McKendry.
April 29, 2025
Blues' Super Rugby defeat to the Reds in Brisbane dropped them to ninth and provoked a strong reaction from head coach Vern Cotter today.
April 28, 2025
The loose forward was given a ban of three weeks, which may be reduced to two, for the offence as an opposition player scored a try.
April 9, 2025
Fewer stoppages, more points and a more engaged audience – the 'proof' that this year's Super Rugby competition is a standout.
April 8, 2025
Analysis: The defending champs got home by a point at Eden Park as the Crusaders reaped the benefits of an improved defensive display against the Drua.
April 7, 2025
Analysis: The breakthrough victory in Christchurch was a long time coming, and it was built on Crusaders-like fundamentals, writes Patrick McKendry.
March 31, 2025
De Groot has been out of sorts for the Highlanders, but coach Jamie Joseph says he just requires a rest due to the prop's big year ahead.
March 26, 2025
