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Rugby: Lions ready for what Aussies hurl at them
The Lions are ready for widespread rugby battles across Australia and have pledged to continue those tussles with reasoned…
Editorial: Rugby showman with a seriously good side
Ali Williams' retirement from international rugby ends one of the game's more interesting careers and brings the departure…
Rugby: Blues must quickly snap out of mindset muddle
It seems rugby has been a long way from the programme for the Blues in a week when they need to recapture their Super 15…
Wynne Gray: Sanzar must get to grips with game's scheduling
Sanzar have been getting some stick lately but if they are going to be a credible rugby organisation they need to adapt…
Rugby: 'One of the greats' does it his way
Whatever you think of Ali Williams, his decision to retire from test rugby was spirited.
Spirited Chiefs hold off Crusaders
A match worthy of a final and on this form there is every chance the Chiefs and Crusaders will meet again in the play-offs…
As it happened: Chiefs v Crusaders
Watch a replay of all the action from tonight's Super Rugby match between the Chiefs and Crusaders from Waikato Stadium…
Rugby
Rugby: Joseph rings the changes
The Highlanders have made seven changes to their team to take on the Western Force in Perth tomorrow…
Gregor Paul: Clinical Ali knew it was time
Timing hasn't previously been a strong point for Ali Williams, but his decision to retire from tests is indisputably perfect…
Ask Kamo: Get refs to penalise fringe defenders
I don't think Sir Graham Henry is saying anything new or controversial and I applaud and encourage our coaches and rugby…
Williams retires from All Blacks
All Black lock Ali Williams has announced his retirement from international rugby. The 77-test veteran who made his debut…
Rugby: Stakes high as top two do battle
If the Crusaders are serious about landing the top spot in Super Rugby's New Zealand conference then…
Rugby: Chiefs win at top of hooker's to-do list
Hika Elliot's immediate goal is to help his Chiefs team beat the Crusaders in tonight's blockbuster in Hamilton - but also…
Rugby: Workaholic Saili takes his game to another level
Every rugby team needs workaholics, those men who tackle, mop up and do the dirty work.
Rugby: Henry summoned to judicial hearing
Graham Henry will be asked to defend a raft of his complaints about Super 15 referees after being summonsed to a Sanzar…
Fantasy Rugby: Best bet a pair of Cheetahs
Labuschagne is the top scorer in Herald Fantasy Rugby with 235 points, seven ahead of Bulls first five Morne Steyn who…
Rugby: 60 seconds with Luke Romano
Rugby Archives
Q. Did you give Piri Weepu stick after running around him in the Crusaders' win over the Blues at AMI…
Great All Black moments
Great All Black Moments
In part two of a five-part World Cup series, the Herald looks at dozens of the great All Black moments that have been…
Wynne Gray on sport
Wynne Gray: Coaches have own thoughts on who makes a test squad
Asking the Super 15 coaches for their All Black squads would be absorbing, writes Wynne Gray. There is some potential for…
Rugby Championship
Wynne Gray: Europe tour chance for rising talent
Just over a week from now, the All Blacks squad to tour Europe will be announced. The NZRU has agreed 32 players should…
Rugby Sevens
Rugby Sevens: NZ women one win from title
The New Zealand women's sevens team are just one win away from winning the inaugural world series title after an unbeaten…
20 All Black Greats
Herald readers rank greatest All Blacks
Last Monday the Herald released their list of the 20 great All Blacks of modern times.
Gregor Paul on rugby
Super 15 power rankings - Week 14
Herald on Sunday rugby editor Gregor Paul ranks the Super 15 teams each week with the Bulls holding top spot once again. This…
All Blacks
Barbarian tests the waters
A proud fishing and barbarian heritage inspired All Black Owen Franks' full-back tattoo.
Super 15
The Stats Don't Lie: Crusaders have the edge
Tracey Nelson crunches the numbers ahead of this weekend's big Super 15 encounters. CHIEFS v CRUSADERS (Hamilton, Referee…
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ITM Cup
Rugby: ITM Cup player payments drop
New Zealand Rugby confirmed today that player payments, as calculated under the salary cap across the 14 ITM Cup provincial…
Blues Rugby Team
Rugby: Costly injury for Blues
The Blues have lost in-form blindside flanker Steven Luatua for their critical Super 15 clash with the Brumbies on Saturday…
Chiefs Rugby Team
Chiefs bring the smiles
Chiefs rugby stars have shown support for their supporters by visiting Waikato's sick and injured children yesterday. Players…
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