All Blacks captain Scott Barrett has been ruled out of New Zealand’s second and third rugby tests against France after ...

European teams competing at the tournament have had a once-in-a-generation chance to prove themselves. They have loved every minute ...

Townsend’s squad travelled to Fiji on Sunday and the head coach is relishing a return to the island nation. Scotland lost ...

Last year the Northern Advocate’s photographers took literally thousands of images around the region, covering everything ...

Du'Plessis Kirifi said his debut match was everything he'd hoped it would be.

The All Blacks created history on July 5, 2025, at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin, becoming the first international rugby ...

The Māori All Blacks v Scotland game on Saturday signalled Northland’s ability to successfully host international events.

For so long in this second half it has felt like New Zealand attacking and France defending. Once more the hosts are in ...

Long-awaited in Aotearoa − 'the land of the long white cloud' − France's summer rugby tour, with a heavily reshuffled squad, ...

Scotland will face an incredibly passionate Haka against the Maori All Blacks on Saturday and Stafford McDowall will pay the ultimate respect.

Respect will be the watchword for Stafford McDowall when he leads Scotland into battle in their tour opener against the Māori ...

Stafford McDowall admits it will be a career highlight to captain Scotland in New Zealand - especially when it comes to ...