OPINION: Savea made a bold call, trusting the young pack to execute the decisive scrum.

OPINION: Scott Robertson praised their bravery but said defensive improvements are needed.

Coach Robertson informed him early to ensure he's well-prepared this time.

OPINION: A Hurricanes star is praised for his calm decision-making and precise execution.

OPINION: French squad in NZ lacks their top 37 players and is seen as strategic cheating.

OPINION: Billy Proctor is expected to start at centre in Dunedin.

Officials won't use the laissez-faire style for July's tests.

Moana Pasifika face a $7m income shortfall for the 2026 season.

Scott Robertson's 33-man squad raises questions about selection strategy.

OPINION: Sir Graham Henry trusted his instincts over digital stats during games.

Both clubs blend local talent with key recruits for long-term success.

Despite adversity, Foster led the All Blacks to the 2023 World Cup final.

OPINION: The sport still has a mad habit of removing common sense.

Sky will retain rights to national teams and Super Rugby, sharing NPC games with TVNZ.

Robinson's tenure saw record revenue of $285m and $175m in reserves.

OPINION: The Crusaders dominated the Reds' scrum, showcasing NZ's rugby basics.

OPINION: Scott Robertson faced upheaval after Leon MacDonald quit as assistant coach.

OPINION: The protracted broadcast rights saga could halt fiscal progress in its tracks.

The Hurricanes lost $2.1m in two years, seeking $1m from shares.

OPINION: The Chiefs have shown determination after losing the last two Super finals.

OPINION: Assistant coaches should not forget who's the boss.

David Kirk says rugby's main challenge is engaging young Kiwis.

ANALYSIS: Sabbatical options offer virtual selection guarantees for experienced players.

ANALYSIS: Ardie Savea is widely seen as a natural leader, sparking debate over captaincy.

ANALYSIS: The decision to disallow Millennium Sanerivi's try was an officiating error.

Moana Pasifika are set to lose another player to a New Zealand franchise.

Critics feared joining Moana would jeopardise Savea's All Blacks future.

OPINION: Live entertainment seems to have lost the plot.

OPINION: Last month, Papali’i limited Savea’s impact in a game against the Blues.

OPINION: It is understood change is needed if NZR is to be financially solvent.

ANALYSIS: Revenue rose 7% to $285m, but expenses increased 10% to $304m.

OPINION: Collins' incident led to more in-game interviews seeking raw player reactions.

OPINION: Scott Robertson faces pressure to improve the All Blacks' 71% win ratio.

OPINION: The plan challenges the belief that coaches need years to make an impact.

The deal replaces Ineos, who ended their sponsorship earlier this year.

OPINION: The Blues wanted to keep Tele’a for four more years despite his age.

OPINION: The southerners found their rhythm just as the Aucklanders slumped.

OPINION: Moana Pasifika's presence is affecting NZ's talent pool and team dynamics.

OPINION: Why it's too soon to count out the reigning champions.

OPINION: Concerns arise over player fatigue, as Barrett faces two seasons without a break.

Leaders of the global game are keen on Middle East investment.

OPINION: A draft would be good for all sides and give athletes a chance to develop.

OPINION: Handling on-field and off-field duties for the NZ side is a big challenge.

OPINION: Reduction in home tests comes as commercial focus looks overseas.

Dynamic play has made Super Rugby a more attractive broadcast product.

Silver Lake valued the All Blacks brand at $3.5b in 2022. Is that still the number?

OPINION: Lazy assumptions about Aucklanders count against top footy players.

OPINION: McKenzie has spent 11 seasons trying to fit into the All Blacks puzzle.

NZ Rugby supports the Quay Park bid, preferring a modern venue for the national team.

Brown-jumper press call was watershed moment for branding of NZR boss

OPINION: Schools are right to resist NZR's push for a U18 team.

OPINION: Top players like Cane and Savea earn more by staying in NZ than going abroad.

Gregor Paul reflects on who are the real movers and shakers in New Zealand rugby.

Principals claim New Zealand Rugby is trying to take over schoolboy rugby.

OPINION: The team's once-effective power play lacks the dynamism it had last year.

OPINION: More countries are adopting South Africa's approach, so why not NZ?

OPINION: Les Bleus may be sending a weakened side, but shouldn't be taken lightly.

OPINION: What rugby decision-makers at NZR should consider is the power of saying no.

The mergers aim to reduce duplication and lower costs for the teams involved.

OPINION: Sky faces competition from streaming giant DAZN.

OPINION: NZ Rugby can't seem to keep the conductors.

Kiwi fans could be forced to go elsewhere to watch our national game.

OPINION: Perennially tipped to struggle, the new season has so far captivated.

ANALYSIS: Two former All Blacks now sit on the same side of the table.

OPINION: Joe Schmidt has turned the Wallabies around and makes coaching them enticing.

OPINION: NZR faces a big deficit next year due to lost sponsorships and reduced deals.

OPINION: Razor can't be made to feel that he has lost his licence to push the issue.

A partnership with a petrochemical giant was always an odd fit for NZ Rugby.

OPINION: Scott Barrett needs to remind his peers of why he's ABs captain.

OPINION: There is a much bigger issue at play, which does not lie with what Perenara said.

TJ Perenara's final haka was preceded by a mihi on the Treaty of Waitangi.

OPINION: Maybe Rieko Ioane should spark a personal feud with everyone he plays.

Private equity deal proved challenging for NZ Rugby board.

OPINION: Silver Lake's expected boost falters as New Zealand Rugby faces further losses.

OPINION: Executive pay should be benchmarked against the finances of the organisation.