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'Grown men crying': Westlake schoolboys' unlikely path to rugby final four

Westlake Boys' High have now triggered an earthquake on the schoolboy rugby landscape.

'Completely amateur': TMO slammed as howler helps Wellington to 12-year first

Watch: Wellington's victory over Tasman was overshadowed by a shocking TMO decision.

All Blacks dominate our Rugby Championship XV

After the latest round of rugby, we pick the best players from all four nations.

Liam Napier: More support needed for NZ rugby's forgotten 'middle'

OPINION: Sometimes we need reminding there is much more to rugby than the All Blacks.

'One of the best in the world': Rugby star forced to retire due to heart issue

The New Zealand-born midfielder was a regular starter for World Cup favourites France.

Alice Soper: The double standards in NZ rugby's fan experience for women

OPINION: Rugby's curtain-raisers is doing a disservice to the women's game.

Is Barrett shot to pieces? British rugby writers debate ABs' World Cup chances

British rugby journalists on Beauden Barrett and why NZ won't win next year's World Cup.

Gregor Paul: The maddening inconsistency of how ABs are refereed

OPINON: This is the crazy thing about the international game at the moment.

New Zealand Under-19 squad named

The first New Zealand Under 19 rugby team named since 2007, is set to tour South Africa.

Watch: Pumas star boils over, refuses to shake All Black's hand

Pablo Matera was clearly unhappy with hooker Dane Coles.

Confidence into consistency: Wallabies test to reveal all about All Blacks

Through a run of three victories from nine tests, consistency has eluded the All Blacks.

Northland Taniwha end long drought with a win over big brothers

Three scintillating tries and a Herculean defensive effort enough for Northland.

Whanganui Rugby: Whanganui go top with third straight win

Whanganui now sits at the summit of the Heartland Championship table.

Gregor Paul: What the All Blacks still need to prove

Opinion: It's not sustainable for the All Blacks to be so surprised by a new opponent.

Canterbury get home in close win over Hawke's Bay

The Magpies have suffered just their second loss of the NPC season.

New champion to be crowned in Farah Palmer Cup

Waikato's reign as Farah Palmer Cup champions is over.

'Bit of a John Key moment': ABs coach's awkward handshake snub

Assistant coach Joe Schmidt was left hanging by colleague Jason Ryan after the ABs' win.

'Not like it was a surprise': Cheika rues big area where Pumas blew it

Heading into the final two Rugby Championship rounds, all four teams have a 2-2 record.