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Grizz Wyllie: The soft side of All Blacks legendary hard man

Alex Wyllie introduced grid skill training to NZ rugby in 1982.

NZ Rugby rules out Anzac Day test with Wallabies

CEO Mark Robinson said there were too many issues that needed to be ironed out.

Gregor Paul: How NZ Rugby’s top players are cashing in by staying local

OPINION: Top players like Cane and Savea earn more by staying in NZ than going abroad.

Phil Gifford: Is Hoskins Sotutu doing enough for an All Blacks return?

OPINION: The Blues No 8's form is symptomatic of his side's struggles.

Former All Blacks coach, loose forward Alex 'Grizz' Wyllie dies, aged 80

He coached the All Blacks to 58 wins in 64 matches between 1988 and 1991.

‘A bit of Vitamin W’: Crusaders coach on 2025 return to form

'We're nowhere near where we want to be yet; we've still got a bit to do.'

Blues crushed by Crusaders to leave title defence teetering

Last year’s dominant surge to their breakthrough title is rapidly fading from view.

Crusaders compound Blues' woes with big win

All the action as the Blues were well beaten by the Crusaders at Eden Park.

Highlanders shut down at home by Reds

The Highlanders' early gains have been undone after falling to a second straight loss.

‘Baptism by fire’: Robertson on lessons from first All Blacks season

With his first season behind him, Scott Robertson believes the All Blacks are well placed.

Kea Kids: Spider-Man turns the Blues red

Reporter Theo is training with The Blues, where he learns the spidey super powers they’re taking to Marvel-themed Super Rugby Pacific.

‘He’s hurting’: Five-try hero benched as Crusaders make tough calls for big Blues match

Crusaders chasing their first away win in over 600 days against the Blues at Eden Park.

Razor banking on France stars to pick ABs over Top 14 final

France's lineup will miss players in the Top 14 finals on June 28.

All Blacks Coach Scott Robertson and NZR CEO Mark Robinson speak to Newstalk ZB's Rugby Direct

The All Blacks coach and NZR chief executive join Elliott Smith and Liam Napier in the studio for an exclusive and wide-ranging discussion of all the big rugby issues. Video / ZB

Richie Mo'unga: NZ Rugby bosses on eligibilty

NZ Rugby CEO Mark Robinson and All Blacks coach Scott Robertson answer questions on about selection policy. Video / NZ Herald

Razor's eligibility U-turn: All Blacks coach at peace with no overseas players

The All Blacks coach accepts he cannot select overseas players, ruling out Richie Mo'unga.

Gregor Paul: The truth behind the Blues' sluggish start to the season

OPINION: The team's once-effective power play lacks the dynamism it had last year.

Phil Gifford: Forget the bomb squad, Crusaders prove rugby should be beautiful

OPINION: There were tight derby matches and a spectacular blow-out.