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'Not sure yet' – Penney coy on Crusaders coaching future
Rob Penney is keeping his cards close to his chest with regards to his coaching future.
How rugby data changed All Blacks selection process
OPINION: Sir Graham Henry trusted his instincts over digital stats during games.
Ranking every Super Rugby final from worst to best
Where will Saturday's final eventually rank amongst the annals?
Exclusive: Claims NZR tried to discourage Ardie Savea joining Moana Pasifika
Investigation reveals financial hurdles and resistance the star overcame to lead Moana.
More oval balls for Bay Oval? Sold-out Super Rugby game sparks calls for repeat
'It’s an expensive asset, and it should be well-used.'
Elliott Smith: McMillan's record adds pressure to Chiefs' big game
OPINION: Clayton McMillan faces a potential fourth final loss in five years tomorrow.
All Blacks
New All Blacks squad: The four rookies who could get call-up
As many as four rookies could force their way into Scott Robertson's All Blacks squad.
Liam Napier: Super Rugby final redemption and agony in equal measures
OPINION: Sport, with its fine margins such as this, can be beautiful and brutal.
Ex-All Black tells of surviving 'terminal' cancer and battling brother for black jersey
At 15, Greg Cooper was told he had only six months to live.
Black Ferns
Woodman-Wickliffe on babies, books, broadcasting and King’s Birthday honour
She aims to start a family after the Rugby World Cup in England.
'I don't know how many I scored': Woodman-Wickliffe after creating Black Ferns history
Portia Woodman-Wickliffe became the Black Ferns' all time leading try-scorer.
Super Rugby
'Not sure yet' – Penney coy on Crusaders coaching future
Rob Penney is keeping his cards close to his chest with regards to his coaching future.
Super Rugby final player ratings: One All Black picked the worst time to disappoint
Opinion: Which players made their case for All Blacks selection?
Liam Napier: Super Rugby final redemption and agony in equal measures
OPINION: Sport, with its fine margins such as this, can be beautiful and brutal.
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Sports news
UFC legend Jon Jones retires, ending dominant yet controversial career
Jon Jones is widely considered one of the greatest mixed martial artists of all time.
Former Australian sevens star returns to rugby after transitioning
Ellia Green won Olympic gold in 2016 and had a brief stint with the Warriors NRLW side.
Departing Chiefs coach McMillian content despite Super Rugby heartbreak
In five seasons under Clayton McMillan, the Chiefs lost four finals.
More Rugby news
'Harmful': Co-ed schools urge NZ Rugby to block exclusive boys’ first XV comp
Forty-three South Island co-ed principals have asked the national body to intervene.
One Welshman in first Lions side as England players dominate squad
Maro Itoje will captain the British and Irish Lions for the first time in their Australia.
Opinion: How Crusaders and Chiefs unearthed great talent from other regions
Both clubs blend local talent with key recruits for long-term success.
Crusaders playmaker confirms departure after Super Rugby Pacific final
James O'Connor will be looking to depart as a champion when the Crusaders host the Chiefs.
'I said sack him – then wrote his book': Why Gregor Paul authored Ian Foster's autobiography
Despite adversity, Foster led the All Blacks to the 2023 World Cup final.
The case for Year 14s to play First XV rugby
The debate over Year 14s playing school sports has reignited with Marlborough Boys'.
Smart mouthguards under fire ahead of Super Rugby Pacific final
Ethan Blackadder was wrongly sent for an HIA during the Crusaders' semifinal win.
Gregor Paul: The unwanted feeling that has returned to rugby
OPINION: The sport still has a mad habit of removing common sense.