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All Blacks return for 'desperate' Chiefs
The Chiefs have named a strong squad for their clash against the Waratahs.

Rugby's sorry saga: Owen Franks hits back
All Black prop's apology rejected by Blues hooker, lawyer claims.

Nabura hearing still up to 48 hours away
Highlanders still waiting to find out when Tevita Nabura will face judiciary over red card

Former Wallabies skipper in cocaine scandal
James Slipper twice tested positive for cocaine this season.

Rugby's sorry saga! Did Franks actually apologise to Parsons?
We need to know. Not least for the legitimacy of the Sanzaar judicial process.

What apology? Parsons hits back at Franks claim
Sanzaar's reason for halving All Black prop's ban foul play-ban questioned by his victim.

The warning that changed All Black's life
In 2014, he weighed 170kg and had given up the game. Now Karl Tu'inukuafe is an All Black.

All Blacks stars in doubt for first test
Two more All Blacks stalwarts in a race against time to face the French at Eden Park.

Another blow for Crusaders as Perry pulls hamstring
Perry joins fellow props Moody and Franks on sidelines after injury at All Black camp.

If the Super Rugby regular season ended today...
We gaze into our crystal ball to see how the playoffs might transpire.

Friend to foe: Strange week for Canes and Crusaders
All Black camp brings together opposing players before defining Super Rugby clash.

The good, the bad and the rugby: Super Rugby's best and worst
The best and worst from Super Rugby's week 14 action.

Confusion over Franks ruling
Law needs changing after Owen Franks gets away with high shot which injured James Parsons.

Owen Franks suspended for two weeks
Just like Joe Moody, Owen Franks will be back in time for the first All Blacks test.

ABs snub: Is Ben Lam NZ's unluckiest man?
It's an exciting day for three new ABs, but red hot Hurricanes winger Ben Lam misses out.

Down 20 players, the Chiefs remain competitive
Result aside, Chiefs coach Colin Cooper had plenty to be proud about against the Sharks.

Franks, Nabura cited for foul play
Owen Franks and Tevita Nabura could be facing suspensions for foul play.

A kick in the teeth: Kiwi rugby's winning streak ends after red
The coach had stressed the value of a good kicking game. This was not what he had in mind.

Lucky Crusaders pull off magic card trick
Tana Umaga will demand answers after Owen Franks went unpunished for a head-high tackle.

Blues fall to another defeat
They showed some promising signs, but the Blues lost once again against a Kiwi team.

As it happened: Blues v Crusaders
All the action as the Blues took on the Crusaders at Eden Park.

Why NZ's Super Rugby winning streak ends tonight
Only eight games remain for Australian sides to end the drought.

Roundtable: Smith v Folau - who's the better fullback?
The NZME rugby writers discuss who takes the crown of best fullback in world rugby.

Foley: Ben Smith world's best fullback, not Folau
Folau has copped a surprise backhand from teammate Bernard Foley.

Canes weather storm for 10th straight win
For the Hurricanes, it wasn't always convincing but the result came.

As it happened: Hurricanes v Reds
All the action as the Hurricanes hosted the Reds at Westpac Stadium in Wellington.

Crusaders' off-field resentment could cause fireworks
Why resentment off pitch will add to rivalry between traditional New Zealand foes.

'Aussie rugby in crisis' - Alan Jones
Former Wallaby coach Alan Jones says the Aussie game is in crisis

Why Blues fans should have hope against the Crusaders
The Blues have won seven of their last 12 home games against the Crusaders