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Alice Soper: Aupiki player data tells us who's fighting through the churn

'The statistics alone don’t tell us stories, they just suggest where we might find them.'

Big stadium blow as NPC team set to move to smaller ground

The Wellington Lions are poised to exit Wellington’s main sporting venue.

'Always gives his all': Why Owen Farrell is skipping the Six Nations

Farrell captained England to the 2019 World Cup final and semis in 2023.

How to fix rugby: A bold idea inspired by T20 success

OPINION: Drawing inspiration from Australia and cricket, this could be the key to success.

Auckland mayor's plan to replace North Harbour Stadium with smaller venue

A small stadium would be the kiss of death for North Harbour, says councillor John Watson.

Richie McCaw appears to suffer 'broken rib' in accident

It appears McCaw's ability to play through injury hasn't left him.

The billionaire blueprint for Auckland's waterfront stadium

OPINION: The stadium-entertainment precinct sounds less sunken and more aspirational.

'It will test me': The areas Sam Cane wants to improve while in Japan

'The sole focus is just to play well, try and improve as a rugby player.'

Threat was sent to my children’s school, says World Cup final TMO

2,000 public posts were directed at TMO Tom Foley.

NZ on the brink of biggest leadership upheaval in rugby history

Provincial unions believe the current governance structure is not fit for purpose.

Phil Gifford: What the public is missing about Razor

Phil Gifford outlines four talking points as Scott Robertson takes over the All Blacks.

Gregor Paul: How free-to-air tests could save rugby in NZ

Battle over Six Nations could prove unlikely saviour for Kiwi rugby fans.

‘Thinking differently’: NZ Rugby’s Pasifika strategy

OPINION: A change in direction from NZR that's finally saying aloud what we already knew.

Paul Lewis: Rugby must stop treating referees like a protected species

OPINION: Fans of the game deserve to have match officials' decisions explained.

'Not culturally safe': Why teen rugby star is quitting Australia for New Zealand

An Indigenous Australian rugby star seeks greener pastures in Rotorua.

How to make your kid an All Black: The schools shaping champions

Balancing the books and rugby boots: The schools with the most All Blacks and Black Ferns.

Which departing All Black leaves the biggest hole?

The All Blacks lost eight influential players post World Cup. Who leaves the biggest hole?

Blues to face Sam Cane’s new team in Japan

Blues and Chiefs confirm plans to embark on a preseason tour to Japan.