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How Moana Pasifika have dealt with torrid debut season
Moana Pasifika have played just one game in the opening four rounds.

Lies, a fake defamation case, and blaming a relative: Zac Guildford's $100k theft laid bare
Zac Guildford has been revealed as the prominent sportsman who was facing fraud charges.

Gregor Paul: The 'new' rugby power one step ahead of All Blacks
Opinion: Ireland will soon find out if they've surpassed the All Blacks as game's best.

Joeli Vidiri funeral: Rugby legend farewelled in Auckland
Vidiri will be farewelled today at the home of his beloved Counties Manukau Steelers.

Former England star: Eddie Jones must be sacked if England don't beat France
Opinion: An ex-England star says the last two years have not been close to good enough.

Elliott Smith: How to save Super Rugby Pacific
Elliott Smith ponders the big talking points from the world of rugby.

Minor changes as Moana Pasifika prepare for packed schedule
Moana Pasifika have named a relatively settled side.

Six All Blacks missing as 17 players unavailable for Chiefs
The Chiefs will be without the services of several key All Blacks this weekend.

Liam Napier: Why the Chiefs are the new team to beat
OPINION: The balance of forward power is shifting from Christchurch to Hamilton.

Cheating death: Recovering rugby star and wife's new life in island paradise
'When you come close to death, you think about what kind of life you want to be living'.

Attack trumps defence as Blues topple Matatū
Live commentary and updates of the Super Rugby Aupiki clash between the Blues and Matatū.

Clinical Chiefs Manawa take down Hurricanes Poua to remain unbeaten
Give Chiefs Manawa an inch and they will take a mile.

Gregor Paul: How to restore Super Rugby's shattered credibility
OPINION: It's going to be a slow and painful fight to regain the hearts and minds of fans.

More Covid! Super Rugby faces more postponements
Two matches involving the Blues and Highlanders this week are in doubt as Covid spreads.

Rugby Direct podcast: New Super Rugby front-runners?
Elliott Smith and Liam Napier review the latest round of Super Rugby Pacific.

Ruby Tui's message to young stars in 'huge year' for women's rugby
'If there's one year that you should be putting your hand up, it's this year.'

Sport's winners and losers: White Ferns' disappointing no-show after thrashing
Cameron McMillan looks over the highs and lows from the sporting weekend.

'I don't know what to think': How Chiefs mounted stunning comeback to topple Crusaders
The Chiefs managed to break the Crusaders after a second-half onslaught.

Six Nations: Ireland beat 14-man England after second-minute red card
Ireland scored four tries to beat a gutsy England team forced to play with 14 men.

Queensland Reds survive late Fijian Drua surge
The Queensland Reds were forced to survive a superb Fijian Drua comeback.

Exclusive: Frustrated Super Rugby bosses make 'urgent' plea to Government
NZ's Super Rugby bosses asking for "urgent intervention" from the Deputy Prime Minister.

From prop to Pinot Noir: Ex-All Black's journey from the rugby field to the vineyard
Rugby and wine blend perfectly at ex-All Black John Ashworth's Hawke's Bay vineyard

'The world loved and adored you, but we were your world': Heartfelt tribute from rugby great's widow
Va'aiga Tuigamala touched the lives of many, family and friends say at final farewell.

Black Ferns Sevens star announces shock retirement
A 25-year-old sevens star has announced she will be stepping away from the game.

Rising stars take their opportunity after Covid hits Blues
The Blues were the latest team forced into late changes due to Covid-19.

Inga taken on last lap around the rugby field after emotional funeral
Family pay emotional tribute to beloved rugby great.

Special team: France prove they have it all in win over Wales
France have a chance to break a 12-year grand slam drought next week.

Phil Gifford: The real stories behind rugby's enduring myths
OPINION: Rugby has plenty of myths, some with a grain of truth, some with none at all.