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Black Ferns helping make rugby great again - Phil Gifford

OPINION: The Black Ferns showed how their revival is continuing at pace.

Five players to watch during the Black Ferns' 2023 campaign

Who to watch in 2023 - and what the assistant coach expects them to show.

Whanganui rugby: Border book eighth Premier Rugby final in nine years

Border's first half was a masterclass in percentage rugby.

Blues confirm new head coach on two-year deal

The Blues have revealed Leon MacDonald's replacement.

'Exciting time for All Blacks': NZ Rugby back new Nations Championship

NZ Rugby boss Mark Robinson hopes the event will "create more meaning" in test matches.

Gregor Paul: Catastrophic news hidden in big rugby announcement

OPINION: Heavyweight nations have saved themselves at a considerable cost to others.

Weakness addressed? The players who could transform the All Blacks bench

Last year the All Blacks blew large leads to leave questions around their lack of impact.

Zeitgeist: Is Scott Robertson NZ’s answer to Ted Lasso?

Opinion: In rugby, it's refreshing to see someone openly express himself

All Blacks set for shake-up as new tournament confirmed

The All Blacks are set to play in a reworked test calendar from 2026.

Starting with a bang: Black Ferns destroy Australia

The Black Ferns new era has begun with a bang.

Crusaders heading north to face European heavyweights

The Super Rugby champions will embark on their first international tour early next year.

Radical changes: Highlanders reveal departure of 16 players

The Highlanders have made big changes to their squad for the 2024 season.

Former All Black signs for Aussie Super Rugby team

The 30-year-old returns to Super Rugby after a four-year stint in England.

‘Changing the narrative’: Football Fern on being the daughter of Ian Foster

Michaela Foster says her dad has the hardest but coolest job in New Zealand.

Every All Blacks World Cup jersey ranked - from the greatest to the worst

How does the latest kit rate alongside classic collars and tummy-huggers?

Media bans, sideline fights, poaching: Is schoolboy rugby out of control?

Kiwis continue to have a passionate fascination with schoolboy rugby.

Rugby World Cup report card: Rating the All Blacks’ chances in Paris

Phil Gifford rates the All Blacks’ chances in Paris in the wake of the first squad naming.

Crusaders stars in serious doubt for All Blacks opener

Two of the title-winning Crusaders may not appear for the All Blacks next week.