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Absorbing the 'horror show': Five lessons Blues need to learn from final

Liam Napier lists five lessons the Blues need to absorb from the Super Rugby final.

NZ Rugby's big new strategy looks sadly familiar

NZ Rugby announced its underwhelming "Reimagining Rugby" strategy on Tuesday.

'Things to tidy up': Big changes for Black Ferns as World Cup approaches

The Black Ferns have some momentum after a 3-0 sweep in the Pacific Four series.

'Warmest welcome ever': All Blacks arrive in Northland

Local hapū's gift of a carved taiaha 'hugely humbling', All Black captain Sam Cane says.

Brutal TAB ad campaign to remind Irish of record against All Blacks

Bragging about the All Blacks. Does this ad campaign go too far?

Kiwi Super Rugby clubs could break ties with All Blacks sponsor

Since 1999, Adidas has been the apparel partner for all of New Zealand Rugby's teams.

Rugby Direct podcast: The big Super Rugby final review

Elliott Smith and Liam Napier break down the Crusaders' emphatic over the Blues.

'They are not good partners': Rugby Australia boss hits back at Kiwi criticism

RA chairman Hamish McLennan has launched another attack on NZ Rugby.

Spray tans and photo shoots: Behind the scenes as new ABs squad assembles

The 2022 All Blacks have assembled for the first time.

Rugby star's backheel conversion enters showboating pantheon

George Kruis is not the first to try his luck at something a bit different.

'You had one job': The pre-match blunder that flagged trouble for Blues in final

The Blues woes against the Crusaders started early on Saturday.

Flag mishap at super final

A spelling mishap with Blues flag bearers left some fans in the stands in stitches. Video / supplied

Focus Sport: Weekend sports results in 90 seconds

The Crusaders win the Super Rugby finals, victory for the Black Ferns and the Warriors get mauled by the Panthers: Cheree Kinnear gives you the weekend of sport. Video / Sky Sport / Photosport / Spark Sport

Gregor Paul: Pain can be Blues' friend after final capitulation

Opinion: Blues produced arguably their meekest and most disjointed performance of season.

Phil Gifford: Seven talking points from the Super Rugby final

Phil Gifford presents his talking points from a surprising Super Rugby Pacific final.

Star All Black injury concern: Veteran played with broken thumb in final

All Blacks lock Sam Whitelock could be in doubt for the start of the Ireland series.

A horror case of the yips: Blues reflect on 'hugely disappointing' final

The pain of losing the maiden Super Rugby Pacific final is sure to linger for the Blues.

Super Rugby player ratings: Where it went wrong for Blues

How the players rated in Saturday's Super Rugby Pacific final at Eden Park.