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'Too many': NZ Rugby hints at cutting number of pro teams
NZ Rugby could be on the verge of major change as the financial reality begins to bite.

'We want to get our crowds back': Black Ferns look inwards ahead of season opener
National side prepare for first test of the year against the USA in Hamilton on Saturday.

Revealed: The three major rule changes coming to rugby
Fan-focused law changes are aimed at increasing entertainment and attracting new audiences

Revolving door at top of East Coast club rugby table
TVC are the new leaders after their hard-fought win over Hikurangi.

Silverstream next for Gisborne in First XV Festival
There's a feast of secondary school rugby on offer at the Rectory on Saturday.

All Black suffers injury setback; faces eight-week recovery
The four-test All Blacks lock has had a rough run of injuries.

Super Rugby's form player commits to Blues
Sotutu is the leading try scorer in Super Rugby.

Three debutants named in Black Ferns squad
The trio are set to make their test debuts against the US.

NZR plots to bring Mo'unga home from Japan stint early
Conversations are ongoing in an attempt to bring Richie Mo'unga home from Japan.

CTE and head injures: Is it time for age restrictions in rugby?
Head injuries and their sustained effect on sports players have been a hot topic.

Super Rugby selections: All Blacks make timely return
The latest team lists for Super Rugby Pacific have been announced.

'The big dream': Kiwis star Manu outlines All Blacks hopes with NRL exit
The 27-year-old is trading the NRL for Japan in 2025.

Former All Black Byron Kelleher guilty of domestic violence in France - report
The 47-year-old played 57 tests for New Zealand.

NZR board would be forced to reapply under governance proposal
NZR's governance structure will be voted on at a special general meeting this month.

Crucial clash at Eden Park could set Blues' playoff destiny
The fullback's return boosts Blues against Hurricanes in a crucial match.

Spectators attack young players
Auckland Under-16 rugby league match called off after spectators attack young players. Video / makelika

Dan Carter and the Zen of goalkicking
The rugby great really, really, really enjoys kicking balls.

First XV wrap: Botany Downs making their mark in 1A debut campaign
The school only opened in 2004 but are now in the big time. And the Grammar derby looms.

'Consistency and momentum': Black Ferns' grand plan moves into next phase
'This year’s all about consistency and momentum of those foundations.'

New Waikato Rugby chief executive wants to build on 'rich legacy'
The board received over 40 applications from New Zealand and Australia.

Rugby flashback: The story of Ron Lockwood
Waikato locals may remember Lockwood for his decades of service as a property valuer.

Gregor Paul: Will an All Blacks captain please stand up
OPINION: The test season is nearing without a clear candidate for coach Scott Robertson.

Sevens teams do the double in Singapore
New Zealand won back-to-back doubles to close out the regular sevens season.

Whanganui rugby: Border almost toppled by Marist
'Marist gave us a really good wake-up call and we needed it.'

Whanganui rugby: Kaierau and Marton pick up wins
The new-look Marton side are now third on the ladder.

Super Rugby talking points: Stars surely aligning for Kiwi franchise
OPINION: Phil Gifford breaks down what we saw over Super Rugby Pacific's latest round.

Super Rugby Pacific playoff picture coming into focus
How the Super Rugby Pacific quarter-finals are shaping up.

Alice Soper: The importance of rugby apprenticeships and sporting adolescence
OPINION: We must allow talent to rise up and then raise up the next in line.