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Rugby: Bulls outclass Highlanders
Rugby: Bulls outclass Highlanders

The Bulls charged past the Highlanders 35-18 in Super 15 rugby on Saturday to retain control of the South African conference…

Loe: Expect more aerial rugby

Judging by what we saw on Friday night in Wellington, we are reaching the stage of the season when the rugby is going to…

Rugby: No thrills victory gives Chiefs champion look

When Dave Rennie inherited the Chiefs in September 2011, people weren't expecting him to work miracles. Now they expect…

Rugby: Sharks end troublesome trip on a high

Sharks fullback Riaan Viljoen's 62nd-minute try gave his team a 23-13 win over the Western Force in Perth early yesterday…

Kava-up: ABs snubbed Fiji
Kava-up: ABs snubbed Fiji

They asked to play the All Blacks. They’ve been given a stitched-up side badged as the ‘Classic All Blacks’ — and Fiji rugby’s…

Rugby: New world order as players flex muscle
Rugby: New world order as players flex muscle

World rugby will get its integrated season after the next World Cup. Super Rugby will shift to a March start and won’t break…

Gregor Paul: An iceberg or one who freezes
Gregor Paul: An iceberg or one who freezes

There used to be a bit of gut feel applied when it came to selecting All Black squads. Instinct was a valid tool for a selector…

Rugby: Choice may prove costly
Rugby: Choice may prove costly

Having committed to Samoa, Alapati Leiua now finds himself as an unwitting test case to see if players who aren't eligible…

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Rugby Sevens: NZ women win world champs
Rugby Sevens: NZ women win world champs

The New Zealand women's sevens team are the inaugural IRB world series champions. A 14-5 victory in…

Rugby: Classy Crusaders down Blues

The Blues must wonder if there is anything other than misery awaiting them in Christchurch. They haven't won their since…

As it happened: Warriors v Panthers

Watch and take part in our live blog from the NRL match between the Warriors and the Panthers from Centrebet Stadium in…

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…

Rugby: Blues get $4m boost from new investors
Rugby: Blues get $4m boost from new investors

Investors have stumped up $4 million as part of their deal to run the Blues for the next seven years…

Rugby mind tests just what doctor ordered

A visiting clinical psychologist says research that gave England a Rugby World Cup-winning formula 10 years ago holds equal…

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: Dagg's confidence level keeps him benched for yet another crucial match

The Crusaders coach said it would be unfair to throw the All Blacks fullback straight back into the fray when he was still…

Rugby: Blues anchor fired up for showdown with Crusaders

Mealamu is heading into his 148th match of Super rugby after recovering from the latest strain on those piston calves which…

Rugby: Battle lines drawn for epic encounter
Rugby: Battle lines drawn for epic encounter

It's been nine years since the Blues travelled south and beat the Crusaders in their backyard. In that…

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Great All Black moments

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…

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Wynne Gray on sport

Rugby: Kirwan warns team to keep pressure on Crusaders
Rugby: Kirwan warns team to keep pressure on Crusaders

The initial skirmish came on March 1, three weeks before test cricket signed off its programme at the same Eden Park venue…

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Rugby Championship

Wynne Gray: Europe tour chance for rising talent
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…

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Rugby Sevens

Rugby: Wallaby walloping completes top season
Rugby: Wallaby walloping completes top season

New Zealand completed another triumphant world series campaign by winning the season-ending London Sevens, outclassing Australia…

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20 All Black Greats

Herald readers rank greatest All Blacks
Herald readers rank greatest All Blacks

Last Monday the Herald released their list of the 20 great All Blacks of modern times.

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Gregor Paul on rugby

Super 15 power rankings
Super 15 power rankings

Herald on Sunday rugby editor Gregor Paul ranks the Super 15 teams each week with the Bulls holding top spot once again. This…

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All Blacks

Top 5: Travelling support for the All Blacks
Top 5: Travelling support for the All Blacks

1: Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, Wales If you're into the finer things in life, like sunshine, there are about 259 cities…

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Super 15

Chiefs hold off Canes
Chiefs hold off Canes

If the Hurricanes somehow qualify for this year's Super Rugby playoffs it will be down to good luck and the results of others…

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ITM Cup

Axed Hika an unhappy hooker
Axed Hika an unhappy hooker

Magpies and All Black hooker Hika Elliot last night admitted to being "pretty gutted" about not being offered a 2013 ITM…

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Blues Rugby Team

New partnership for Blues
New partnership for Blues

The Blues have announced a new partnership with a private investment company to run the franchise for the next seven years. Bolton…

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