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Sevens stars set to start for Black Ferns against Japan

A strong Black Ferns side has been named for their last Test match before World Cup.

All Blacks skipper ruled out of Rugby Championship decider

Injuries have forced changes to the All Blacks team.

Australian lock's ban revealed for hit on Quinn Tupaea

Australian lock Darcy Swain has been banned for six weeks.

MPs and farmers go head to head in John Luxton Memorial Match

Money raised supports young Māori from the local area into agricultural careers

Rugby cash crisis: Pizza shop owner called up as top club can't pay players

Two club sides are in financial strife just two weeks into the Premiership season.

Gregor Paul: Something special could be developing in the All Blacks

OPINION: This team, when they play well, look good enough to beat anyone.

Poor positioning of lights caused shadows during rugby

The council has apologised for Yarrow Stadium's dim lighting during Friday's NPC game.

Analysis: The good, the bad and the ugly from the All Blacks so far

Ahead of the Eden Park rematch, Liam Napier breaks down the All Blacks' latest offering.

Rugby Sub-Union celebrate centenary

Te Awamutu College Past v Present curtain-raiser for Te Awamutu Sub-Union centenary match.

NRL cult hero's dementia battle 'saddest I've seen'

Rugby league shocked after Mario Fenech's battle with dementia revealed in documentary.

Gregor Paul: Forget Wallabies whinging - Why ABs were the real victims of ref's calls

OPINION: There were two crucial decisions that the referee made which were plainly wrong.

Hawke's Bay Tui star played through pain

Plucky 17-year-old hid pain and discomfort for a week, and played all of the epic final.

AB’s Beauden Barrett and Aaron Smith on controversial game

Beauden Barrett and Aaron Smith weigh in on Thursday's performance against the Wallabies. Video / NZ Herald

Dark Shield day ends with McLean Park floodlight left on

The Wellington team and its fans lit up the night but so did McLean Park's floodlight.

Chris Rattue: Latest rugby farce shows why game is spinning out of control

OPINION: Referee Mathieu Raynal's burst of egomania typifies rugby at the moment.

'Correct call': Top rugby ref weighs in on controversial ABs ending

One of the top rugby referees has weighed in on the controversial Bledisloe Cup ending.

Rugby Australia lodge formal complaint over Bledisloe Cup ending - report

Rugby Australia have reportedly sent a letter to World Rugby bosses over the decision.

Waikato rocked by Otago intercept try in first NPC defeat

Waikato's unbeaten NPC season is over after they were stunned by a late blitz from Otago.