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Ex-England rugby captain: Why girls are walking away from sport
OPINION: Bias, cost and access still limit many girls’ chances to play sport.
The moments that made Auckland FC's season unforgettable
The club enjoyed one of the most incredible debut seasons in Australasian sport.
Gregor Paul: NZ rugby must tackle its coaching respect issue
OPINION: Assistant coaches should not forget who's the boss.
How Dutch-born lock's All Blacks dream is within reach
Fabian Holland is on the cusp of realising his dream after shifting to NZ as a teenager.
How NZ Rugby plans to tackle Gen Z engagement challenges
David Kirk says rugby's main challenge is engaging young Kiwis.
Paul Lewis: Legal action becoming a more likely prospect in AmCup power struggle
OPINION: The latest backlash from challengers feels like a play for more power.
Analysis: Was the remarkable schoolboy try really against the rules?
ANALYSIS: 'It was not from our playbook,' the Marlborough coach Tonga Taumoefolau says.
Opinion: Why high-risk 'RunIt' events must be shut down
The events gained attention after a tragic copycat incident.
Breakthrough Blues star who could seize All Blacks vacancy
Exciting propping prospect Josh Fusitu'a is challenging for national honours.
'It's worrisome': NZF under fire for overlooking female coaches
Michael Mayne was appointed head coach from a shortlist of four men.
'Not weak to ask for help': All Black shares mental health journey
All Blacks prop is sharing his anxiety struggles to help others.
Gregor Paul: How All Blacks sabbaticals create selection inequity
ANALYSIS: Sabbatical options offer virtual selection guarantees for experienced players.
St Kentigern edge Grammar; Nelson fall; Lindisfarne strike form
St Kentigern have continued their winning start to the season.
The key changes proposed in the America's Cup draft protocol
After being accused of a lack of transparency, Team New Zealand made the draft public.
Alex Powell: Lawson makes social media trolls eat their words in Monaco
OPINION: What we learned from the Monaco Grand Prix.
All-Kiwi Super Rugby final looms - Phil Gifford
It would be extraordinary if the final of Super Rugby Pasifika wasn’t played in Hamilton.
The party that never got started: How Auckland FC's grand final dreams turned to dust
Saturday was the party that never got started, the celebration that turned to dust.
Paul Lewis: The power struggle at play in new America's Cup protocol
OPINION: The protocol suggests an America's Cup partnership for joint event decisions.
Gregor Paul: Loyalty to Barrett reveals Robertson's unwavering vision
ANALYSIS: Ardie Savea is widely seen as a natural leader, sparking debate over captaincy.
Zimbabwe legend who made cricket’s bravest stand sings on cruise ships
Henry Olonga now lives in Adelaide, working in coaching, commentary and music gigs.
Gisborne business optimistic about Budget, council welcomes road funding
The Budget offers businesses a 20% tax incentive for new productive assets.
A rugby agent’s advice for young players aiming to go professional
Agent Daniel Kane has managed players from First XVs to All Blacks like Tyrel Lomax.
Proof the TMO is not fit for purpose: Elliott Smith
OPINION: World Rugby has simply become careless in its duty to the sport and spectacle.
Gregor Paul: Why the TMO's call against Moana might haunt Super Rugby season
ANALYSIS: The decision to disallow Millennium Sanerivi's try was an officiating error.
'Ready for it': Jorja Miller on rise, World Cup goals and sevens future
The 21-year-old was named New Zealand's best rugby player in 2024
Slap fighting is ‘barbaric’... and built for social media
Telegraph: Three million YouTube subscribers sadly speak to the sport’s popularity.
SBW: Why Ardie Savea should be All Blacks captain
Sonny Bill Williams says the loosie's impact could carry into the boardroom.
Moana Pasifika set to lose another star as Chiefs eye top talent
Moana Pasifika are set to lose another player to a New Zealand franchise.
First XV rugby shake-up: South Island boys' schools plot breakaway competition
Co-ed schools like St Andrew's College and Rangiora High are excluded from the proposal.
'A great bond': The inside story of Auckland FC's dramatic playoff win
Michael Burgess recounts a memorable weekend in Melbourne for Auckland FC.
Alex Powell: Lawson can’t keep losing out to Hadjar if he wants Red Bull return
OPINION: What we learned from the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.
'A superstar in the making': The First XV star carving up in Moascar Cup
Nathan Stephens, a Year 13 student, impressed with a stunning fullback performance.
Phil Gifford: Moana Pasifika's stunning win reshapes Super Rugby landscape
OPINION: Superman wears a Moana jersey and his secret identity is Ardie Savea.
Opinion: Ardie Savea's bold move to Moana redefines rugby career
Critics feared joining Moana would jeopardise Savea's All Blacks future.
Opinion: Why opening moments will be crucial for Auckland FC in second leg of semifinal
OPINION: Can Melbourne breach Auckland FC's fortress after that narrow defeat?
How Christchurch's new stadium is redefining event hospitality
Interest submissions for the stadium's offerings closed Friday and were ‘oversubscribed’.
The remarkable road to success for Auckland's FC Francis de Vries
During his career, De Vries has often taken the longer road and the harder path.
Opinion: What Naples means for a dramatic America's Cup
The protocol may relax nationality rules, allowing teams to bolster their ranks.
Why the Blues against Moana is more than just a game
Patrick Tuipulotu admires Moana Pasifika's growing cultural impact.
How safe is the future of the All Blacks Sevens? - Elliott Smith
Ireland have axed their men's sevens team amid financial struggles.
Sky's First XV coverage welcomed despite Auckland's absence
Coverage starts on May 29 with Nelson College vs Marlborough Boys’ College.
'Severe body blow': Historic Auckland rugby club ousted from senior comps after bylaw breach
'This is probably the most serious crisis that the club has been through in its history.'
Gregor Paul: How corporate greed could price fans out of rugby's biggest match
OPINION: Live entertainment seems to have lost the plot.
First XV's budgie smugglers: How Feilding's new undies improve performance
An initial batch quickly sold out, prompting more orders from supporters.
The key advice from Dan Carter for Auckland FC's playoff debut
It was an idea hatched some time ago, to help offer the team a different perspective.
Papali’i v Savea: Blues man's chance to reignite All Blacks prospects
OPINION: Last month, Papali’i limited Savea’s impact in a game against the Blues.
First XV rugby: How King's College got back on top in Auckland
King's College defeated Sacred Heart 36-22 to reclaim the Fitzpatrick-Kirkpatrick Cup.
Phil Gifford: The Super Rugby Pacific final to put your money on
OPINION: In a potential dress rehearsal for the final, Damian McKenzie provided the spark.