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Magpies' Battle of the Bays poised for major cyclone fundraiser

A sponsor has been lined up for the fundraising derby.

Gregor Paul: Why more All Blacks tests will soon be heading offshore

OPINION: Kiwis may soon be feeling short-changed about seeing the All Blacks play at home.

'Needs to stop': All Blacks coach speaks out on pitch invader 'shambles'

Assistant Jason Ryan calls for security to do more to prevent fans invading the pitch.

Springboks name formidable team to face All Blacks

Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth will make a notable return to face the All Blacks.

Former All Black seriously injured after bike accident

Carl Hayman reportedly suffered a broken collarbone and possible hypothermia.

MSD investigates double-dipping on Super Rugby wage subsidies

The ministry is seeking to retrieve some of the $9.7 million paid out.

Gregor Paul: All Blacks coaches' tricky balancing act against Springboks

OPINION: The All Blacks won’t want to get too cute with their selections and strategies.

Star trio returns: The All Blacks selection headaches for Springboks showdown

Bases are loaded in the All Blacks back three and second row to spark selection headaches.

Paul Lewis: All Blacks are still plagued by Sir Graham Henry's conservatism

OPINION: Some of the former All Blacks coach's recent comments need addressing.

'Embodiment of Moana Pasifika': All Black great named new coach

Former All Blacks skipper takes on the role.

Club rugby: Marist clinch back-to-back senior titles

'The boys were keen, hungry.'

Whanganui rugby: Clare leads Border to historic four-peat

'It went down to the wire.'

Watch: All Blacks captain 'really sorry' for kicking pitch invader

Sam Cane has apologised after kicking out at a pitch invader after the win over Argentina.

'All bets are off': ABs turn attention to Boks showdown

The All Blacks launched their season in style but the Springboks are looming large.

Te Puna rugby post Premier hometown win

'Having the crowd was a massive part of why we got the win.'

Napier First XV beat Hamilton for first time since 2011

Napier Boys' and Hamilton Boys' are likely to meet again in the Super 8 rugby final.

Clinical Black Ferns brush past Canada in Pacific Four test

Despite what the scoreline might suggest, it was a test in every sense of the word.

Player ratings: The best and worst from All Blacks v Argentina

How the All Blacks rated in their 41-12 win over Argentina in Mendoza.