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Rugby: Recycling ball is key for Lam's forwards
The rested or the restless - the arguments will continue until the Reds and Blues square off tonight for a place in the Super 15 final.

Rugby: Sabbaticals key bargaining chip for NZRU
The NZRU is open to offering more sabbaticals as a carrot to encourage leading players to remain in New Zealand.

Beat the odds: semifinal preview
The complete betting guide to this weekend's Super 15 semifinals.

Rugby: A semifinal that offers glimpse of World Cup final
For those unimpressed by semifinals there's an obvious World Cup subtext to Sunday morning's clash.

Rugby: All Blacks get the Titch test
Gordon Tietjens was pleasantly surprised at the fitness levels shown by some All Blacks contenders in Wellington today.

Rugby: First run for All Blacks hopeful Slade
Colin Slade will take his first steps towards a place in the World Cup squad this weekend.

Rugby: McCaw returns for Crusaders
The Crusaders welcome back captain Richie McCaw for their Super 15 semifinal against the Stormers at Newlands in Cape Town this weekend.

Rugby: Injury shadows Boric's Cup hopes
Blues lock Anthony Boric is stationary in his race to be fit for the World Cup.

Rugby: Crusaders' home for 2012 still in doubt
The All Blacks are booked to play a test in Christchurch next year, but that match and the Crusaders' home fixture list remains in limbo.

The stats don't lie: Elimination round review
Stats guru Tracey Nelson crunches the numbers from the elimination round where Stephen Brett tackling continues to be a liability for the Blues.

Rugby: Chiefs sign Smith as assistant coach
Wayne Smith, longtime member of the All Black setup, has signed on as an assistant coach for the Chiefs.

Rugby: Junior All Blacks win World Champs (+ video)
The New Zealand under-20 rugby team withstood a stirring challenge from England to land their fourth successive world title.