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A year of highs and lows - both at home and overseas - gives way to a new start today.
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Alice Soper: The unoffical New Year Honours list of women’s sport
OPINION: It has been a legend-making year for women across multiple sports in 2022.
Focus: New Year Honours 2023 - Dame Farah Palmer
Three-time Rugby World Cup winning Black Ferns captain Dame Farah Palmer has been made a companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for 2023. Video / NZ Herald / Photosport
Has Sky regained its monopoly? How much did Spark lose? A Q&A on the rise and fall of Spark Sport
Who's got the chop? Is it good or bad for sport? How about fans?
Exclusive interview: Richie Mo'unga reveals why he's leaving New Zealand rugby
Mo'unga has signed one of the richest deals in rugby history.
'That's what cost him': Steve Hansen on why Eddie Jones lost his job
Sir Steve Hansen was surprised to see England part ways with coach Eddie Jones.
'Stunningly poor': Investigation launched over rugby team's racist secret Santa
Pundits across the rugby world were outraged at the Italian club's response to the saga.
World Rugby tells competitions to introduce urgent rule changes
The sport is keen to improve as a spectacle ahead of the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
English rugby ‘heading for disaster’ as $576m debt revealed
After Worcester and Wasps were placed into administration, other clubs are under threat.
Rugby star reveals 'racist' Christmas gift from teammates
The 28-year-old prop described the anonymous gift as an “offensive gesture”.
'Hurting': New England coach's promise and admission after replacing Eddie Jones
Steve Borthwick pledged to bring the joy back to Twickenham.
Ruby Tui, Sarah Hirini, Stacey Fluhler: The Black Ferns, the Rugby World Cup and the long battle for recognition
The World Cup is just a few weeks away. Will it be women's rugby's big moment?
Chiefs recruit Irish test veteran to replace injured All Black
The Chiefs have looked offshore to replace their injured star.
Black Ferns' success celebrated at Parliament
Their victory against England in November brought a record number of fans to Eden Park.
Watch: Black Ferns ‘Thank you Aotearoa’
The Black Ferns Thank you Aotearoa tour will see the entire Black Ferns squad come to Wellington for a Parliamentary reception and fan engagement event on the grounds of Parliament.
Gregor Paul: The truth about NZ Rugby’s 'secret' All Blacks policy
It’s plainly farcical for anyone to argue that NZR is winning the war to retain talent.
Black Ferns Sevens and All Blacks Sevens both smash way into semis
The Black Ferns Sevens eased into the final four.
Exclusive: NZ Rugby rejects Beauden Barrett’s radical overseas request
Beauden Barrett's request had never been allowed before. NZ Rugby said no.
A year like no other: The full story of NZ rugby's off-field dramas
Liam Napier takes a closer look at New Zealand rugby's biggest off-field issues in 2022.
All Blacks Sevens side humiliated by minnows
It was the worst possible start to their title defence in Cape Town.
Black Ferns lead our Kiwi sporting heroes of 2022
The world champions Black Ferns lead the way in our Kiwi sporting heroes of 2022.
‘He looks exceptional’: Razor reveals All Blacks star’s recovery from serious injury
The All Blacks have received an injury boost heading into a World Cup year.
Gregor Paul: Three questions NZR must answer in decision on next ABs coach
There is a strong inference that NZ Rugby want to make a coaching change.
Captain wins big as Black Ferns sweep NZ Rugby Awards
Black Ferns star collects three major prizes.
Five words that sparked Eddie Jones' demise at England
Eddie Jones made numerous enemies with English rugby that hastened his demise.
The unofficial NZ rugby awards for 2022
The awards that really tell the story of rugby in Aotearoa this year.
About Dame time: NZ Rugby names first female chair
NZ Rugby has named its first female chair as Stewart Mitchell steps down.
Liam Napier: How international coaching turmoil could affect the All Blacks
Two head coaching axings could impose major implications on NZR and the All Blacks.
Gregor Paul: What rugby needs to learn from the Fifa World Cup
The tectonic plates have shifted in football, but in rugby they remain rock solid.
Revealed: NZ's rugby sevens event to be scrapped after 23 years
The final whistle is about to be blown on the New Zealand leg of the Sevens World Series.
All Blacks rookie set for move to France - report
Out of favour All Black is reportedly set for a move to France in the coming weeks.
Phil Gifford: A rugby wish list for 2023
OPINION: Dump the rolling maul, speed up scrums and let the World Cup be won by tries.
Gregor Paul: Super Rugby’s fight to survive didn’t end last week, it just began
Opinion: Contractual certainty shouldn’t be misinterpreted as viability
Phil Gifford: Eight lasting rugby memories from 2022
OPINION: The year in rugby belonged to the wāhine.