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Black Ferns legend Les Elder: ‘I felt like a fraud'

After years of IVF and two ectopic pregnancies, the star is delighted to be a mum-of-two.

Rugby bombshell: England skipper set to turn back on nation

Owen Farrell is on the verge of turning his back on English rugby.

Auckland’s long-running stadium debate has a new game plan

There's a glimmer of hope to resolve the stadium merry-go-round.

Wayne Smith slams state of rugby - 'I would rather watch an animal documentary'

Kiwi coaching maestro had a real crack at the current state of rugby.

Herald sport classic: Richie McCaw’s quiet day at the office

A look back into the vault at one of Richie McCaw's 'quiet' games in 2008.

'Washed up. Has-been': Dan Carter on how the pandemic forced him into retirement

The rugby star recalls telling his son, ‘It means I’m not going back to Japan’.

Filthy kitchens, brutal meetings and angry fans: Inside ABs' journey to redemption

The inside story of the All Blacks' remarkable journey to the World Cup final.

Liam Napier: How Ian Foster could have been the big winner from All Blacks mess

OPINION: Five of the top columns of the year from Liam Napier.

Chris Rattue: Ref ruined one of the great Rugby World Cup matches

OPINION: Five of the top five columns of the year from Chris Rattue.

All Blacks' season reviewed: Two points from greatness

So close yet so far - Cameron McMillan reviews the All Blacks' 2023.

Controversy corner: The hottest sporting takes of 2023

The most divisive topics of 2023 are tackled by NZME's sports journalists.

NZ's highest-earning athletes ranked - who makes $30m a year?

The Herald reveals who we believe are the highest-paid Kiwi sports people in the world.

Phil Gifford: The greatest All Blacks coaches of all time

OPINION: Five of the top columns of the year from Phil Gifford.

Game days: The best sports encounters of 2023

Our experts discuss their favourite sports matches of 2023.

Quiz: 2023 sports year in review

Test your sporting knowledge from all the sporting events across the last 12 months.

Re-sign, or let them leave? The two fascinating decisions for NZ Rugby

Two star players are out of contract - but re-signing them isn't as simple as it looks.

Schmidt to Wallabies? Australia strongly pursuing former ABs assistant

Schmidt has reportedly been reluctant to join the Wallabies ranks in recent years.

NZ Rugby's $60m commitment to grassroots development

From grassroots to glory, the Silver Lake underwrite injects revenue into NZ rugby.