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'A great leader': New All Blacks captain named for Pumas test

The All Blacks have named their team for the Rugby Championship test against Argentina.

Live updates: All Blacks name team to face Argentina

Follow live as the All Blacks name their team to face the Pumas.

Shock selection: Quade Cooper to make Wallabies return

Quade Cooper will complete a stunning return to the Wallabies fold this weekend.

No more jumping: NZ Rugby introduces experimental law changes

Local rugby will have an adjustment period in 2022 as law variations are trialled.

Gregor Paul: It's time to talk about 'overlooked' Barrett brother

Opinion: Not everyone knows how good the hard man with the soft hands is. They soon will.

Exclusive: Top Auckland rugby teams' bold move to escape level 3

NZR has requested a business exemption for three Auckland teams to rejoin the NPC.

Auckland schoolboy prodigy commits to Highlanders

The 18-year-old has signed a development deal with the Dunedin franchise.

Focus Sport: Sam Whitelock set for All Blacks return after birth of daughter

All Black Sam Whitelock is set to return to the fold after the birth of his daughter Penelope. Video / Supplied

Key All Black returns to squad, faces two weeks in quarantine

A proud parent for the third time, Sam Whitelock is ready to wing his way to Queensland.

'Unleashing the small town girl': Black Ferns rookie on 'emotional' selection

The Southland rugby sensation was overwhelmed by the news of her Black Ferns selection.

Gregor Paul: How the All Blacks are moving away from old school mentality

Opinion: None of the ABs captains this year have established themselves as iconic leaders.

NZ's Greatest XV: The best All Blacks team of all time revealed

The votes are in and the greatest All Blacks XV ever is revealed.

'There is a lot more to do': Leon MacDonald re-signs as Blues head coach

Former All Blacks fullback extends his contract by a further two years.

Rugby returns: Level 2 plan and what it means for Auckland based teams

A date for the return of domestic rugby under level 2 has been announced.

Gregor Paul: What World Rugby is missing in its red-card crusade

Once upon a time, not so long ago, players were innocent of foul play until proven guilty.

What Level 2 means for sport - and why uncertainty remains for rugby comps

Sport and recreation for all of New Zealand – except for Auckland – is set to return.

'We believe we have a defence': The All Blacks' case to fight Barrett red card

All Blacks prepare 'mitigating' defence for Jordie Barrett after controversial red card.

Kihikihi's Carla Hohepa in 2021 Black Ferns squad

Carla Hohepa selected for Black Ferns squad 14 years on from her international debut.