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Liam Napier: Opportunity knocks for fringe All Blacks stars

One explosive duo has the potential to light up the test match against Japan.

'Move on': Ian Foster weighs in on schedule clash

Ian Foster says the All Blacks are disappointed they'll be unable to watch the Black Ferns

Gregor Paul: Why Japan encounter is so potentially dangerous for All Blacks

OPINION: The All Blacks are taking Japan seriously, which is a wise move.

'Most innovative captain': How Black Ferns star made impact through injury

After a horror run of injuries, a World Cup debut awaits Kennedy Simon.

RTS starts as All Blacks name new-look side for Japan clash

Blues duo RTS and Perofeta will make their first starts for the All Blacks.

Alice Soper: Black Ferns schedule clash exposes rugby’s grim vision for women

What is true for me down at the grassroots will be true for the public this Saturday.

Wales call up NZ naval officer for Black Ferns clash

It has all the makings of a plot in a spy novel.

Black Ferns star returns from injury for World Cup quarter-final

Kennedy Simon will make her return from a leg injury as the Black Ferns take on Wales

Dropping 1st XV rugby live broadcast is ‘incomprehensible’ - commentator

Rugby commentator says the decision is ‘incomprehensible’.

Kris Shannon: Five reasons why you shouldn't watch the All Blacks

OPINION: For one week only, don't watch the All Blacks and watch the Black Ferns instead.

$60m impasse: Inside NZR's fraught battle with Australia for Super Rugby's future

The Herald has canvassed several well-placed sources in order to break down the situation.

England hit back at ‘one-dimensional’ claims ahead of World Cup knockouts

England coach defends reliance on forward drive.

How Black Ferns plan to address areas of concern in quarter-final

Whitney Hansen wants to see the Black Ferns remedy the situation in Wales rematch.

Blues star called in after All Black forced to return home

The team only left for Japan on Saturday and have already been struck a blow.

‘I wasn’t right’: Wallabies star reveals why he left the team

Michael Hooper has revealed why he left the Wallabies squad.

Get amongst it: The best sports tour holidays around the world

How to follow your favourite sport live overseas, while also exploring the destination.

Carlos Spencer: Parenting, playing with Jonah and going viral

Carlos Spencer joins the Between Two Beers podcast.

Gregor Paul: Aaron Smith's decade of revolutionary rugby

If this is his last end of season tour, it's worth looking back on his impact on the game.