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Gregor Paul: Forget Wallabies whinging - Why ABs were the real victims of ref's calls

OPINION: There were two crucial decisions that the referee made which were plainly wrong.

Hawke's Bay Tui star played through pain

Plucky 17-year-old hid pain and discomfort for a week, and played all of the epic final.

AB’s Beauden Barrett and Aaron Smith on controversial game

Beauden Barrett and Aaron Smith weigh in on Thursday's performance against the Wallabies. Video / NZ Herald

Dark Shield day ends with McLean Park floodlight left on

The Wellington team and its fans lit up the night but so did McLean Park's floodlight.

Chris Rattue: Latest rugby farce shows why game is spinning out of control

OPINION: Referee Mathieu Raynal's burst of egomania typifies rugby at the moment.

'Correct call': Top rugby ref weighs in on controversial ABs ending

One of the top rugby referees has weighed in on the controversial Bledisloe Cup ending.

Rugby Australia lodge formal complaint over Bledisloe Cup ending - report

Rugby Australia have reportedly sent a letter to World Rugby bosses over the decision.

Waikato rocked by Otago intercept try in first NPC defeat

Waikato's unbeaten NPC season is over after they were stunned by a late blitz from Otago.

The gap is closing: Wallabies legend's warning to All Blacks

The Wallabies came close to tipping up the All Blacks and now need a shift in mindset.

'We've been driving that message': The change the All Blacks want to see

Ian Foster has revealed the All Blacks have placed an emphasis on time-wasting this year.

Home is where the heart is: Why Kiwi star returned home for NPC season

After igniting the Japanese League One competition, Tevita Li is back on home soil.

Black Ferns star on pressure and dealing with 'keyboard warriors'

In her final season, Kendra Cocksedge is guiding players on and off the pitch.

'He was 20m away': Ex-Wallaby's startling call on contentious ref decision

Mathieu Raynal acted exactly how Tim Horan recommended, but was labelled 'ridiculous'.

Gregor Paul: Why time-wasting call is good for world rugby

Opinion: Bernard Foley's intent was to deny the All Blacks enough time to rescue the test.

Phil Gifford: Was the ref right? Six talking points from the All Blacks win

Opinion: For too long, referees have been weak on time wasting.

Northland looking for fifth win to climb up the NPC ladder

The Taniwha have named their team to face North Harbour in Whangārei this weekend.

Editorial: Melbourne meltdown blows rugby raspberry

OPINION: Our editorial on Mathieu Raynal's confounding blast of the whistle.

'Disgusting': Wallabies star cited for 'dog act' as All Black out for season

Fans and pundits call for lengthy ban after Aussie's 'disgraceful' act.