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Seven tries! Portia Woodman shines as Black Ferns destroy Japan

Portia Woodman claimed seven tries to make an made immediate impression in her return

Wellington shut down Waikato to lock away Shield

After waiting 13 years to get hold of the Shield, Wellington retain it for the summer.

Magpies' hopes take a body blow

Seesaw affair in local coastal derby goes the wrong way for Magpies.

Aussie view: Wallabies can crack 'once proud All Blacks'

OPINION: Christy Doran believes a rudderless All Blacks side can be beaten.

Spots up for grabs: Black Ferns undecided on best XV ahead of World Cup

'I'd be lying if I said I knew our starting lineup, so this game is important.'

Ryan out loud: New coach lifts lid on All Blacks changes

The straight-talking Ryan lifts the lid on friction within the revamped coaching team.

All you need to know: All Blacks v Wallabies

All you need to know ahead of the second Bledisloe test.

Sporting mecca: Fans set to lap up mega weekend of action

The All Blacks, the Black Ferns and the All Whites will all play over the weekend.

Win against Tasman will boost Northland's playoff chances

Matt Moulds will again lead Northland in their must-win game against the Mako.

Eden Park calls on volunteer help with blockbuster triple-header of sport

450 volunteers will help with the expected 100,000-strong crowds across the three matches.

'He was mouthing off': Wallabies coach hits out at ABs star in haka controversy

Dave Rennie has taken aim at two All Blacks in a pre-match war of words.

'Surprise changes': Unpacking the All Blacks' intriguing experiment

The significantly revamped All Blacks have plenty to prove at Eden Park.

Gregor Paul: Why Sam Cane is the big winner from ABs squad

OPINION: Strangely, the absent captain could be the biggest winner from the selection.

How to 'fix' rugby: Auckland club coach's innovative solution

Simple visual guidelines on matchday jerseys could do much to make rugby safer.

Sevens stars set to start for Black Ferns against Japan

A strong Black Ferns side has been named for their last Test match before World Cup.

All Blacks skipper ruled out of Rugby Championship decider

Injuries have forced changes to the All Blacks team.

Australian lock's ban revealed for hit on Quinn Tupaea

Australian lock Darcy Swain has been banned for six weeks.

MPs and farmers go head to head in John Luxton Memorial Match

Money raised supports young Māori from the local area into agricultural careers